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STB getting Germans to shift attention to Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will be participating in the FVW Third Virtual Counter Days Show 2021 along with its industry partners to ensure the Sarawak brand remains visible and encourage travel agents to shift their focus to Sarawak as a preferred tourism destination. Running from today (Aug 31) to

Get your jabs, early childhood educators told

KUCHING: Early childhood educators must get themselves vaccinated and strictly follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure a safe learning environment for children, the Association of Kindergarten Operators (AKO) Sarawak said. The association said that since April it has been working closely with the Welfare and Community Wellbeing, Women,

Lessons from Merdeka in overcoming the pandemic

BY K. K. TAN There is a saying that “History is a great teacher”. As we celebrate the true meaning of Merdeka during this devastating pandemic, there are many lessons that we can learn from the past struggle for our country’s independence 64 years ago. From 2017 to 2019, the

Employee development key to company success

Part 3 of a three-part interview with the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) Amelia Roziman. By Tania Lam & Petronella Langita Felix BUSINESS Events Sarawak (BESarawak), a non-profit organisation that is fully backed and funded by the Sarawak government to connect meeting planners, now has

Independence spirit appears to be waning

KUCHING: There is a fading spirit among Sarawakians when it comes to sharing the results of independence on Hari Kebangsaan, said Parti Sedar Rakyat Sarawak (Sedar) president Datuk Othman Abdullah. He blamed it on the wide gap in the socio-economic development between Sarawak and Malaya. He said every year since

Prime Minister must be master juggler of talents and skills

KUCHING: The people have been urged not to be too harsh when it comes to criticising Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s choice of Cabinet members. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said, “The prime minister has been asked to appoint the best and brightest and

Beware of negative elements

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been reminded not to bring in negative elements that can harm the state’s peace. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said since the ideological threat was not over yet, the people should not be easily influenced by elements from outside through non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that

Let’s fight Covid-19 as one

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has urged the people to unite as one to fight their common enemy — Covid-19. In making the call, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that recently, the country’s political crisis had further complicated the situation. He said the country’s top leaders

Three African Swine Fever control areas in Sarawak

KUCHING: Three divisions in Sarawak — Limbang, Kapit and Miri — have been declared as the African Swine Fever (ASF) control areas. Deputy Chief Minister and Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah declared this following the detection of the ASF cases in the neighbouring state of

Petronas releases ‘Demi Cinta’ video clip

KUCHING: In line with the National Day, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) released its first video clip entitled ‘Demi Cinta’, a heartfelt ballad specially dedicated to all Malaysians. The uplifting, animated four-minute music video represents the story of every Malaysian going through individual hardship and collective hope in facing the ongoing