KUCHING: The establishment of a Marine Fisheries Enforcement Base in Bintulu is needed under the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Deputy Director-General of Fisheries (Development), Bohari Leng said that Sarawak currently has five active bases located in Santubong, Tanjung Manis, Mukah, Lawas, and Miri. “We’re looking into adding a Bintulu base to these
KUCHING: The 11th Sarawak State Literary Awards nominations will open on October 16, and close in January of the following year. As such, Safiee Ahmad, a member Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka (DBP) Management Board, urged artists, organisations, and others to submit their nominations. “On behalf of DBP Sarawak Branch, I
KUCHING: The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has been leading the efforts to boost the appreciation of language, literature, culture, and arts in Sarawak. DBP management board member and Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said that the Sarawak government has provided funds to DBP Sarawak to support various linguistic, literary, and
KUCHING: The inaugural Borneo Opera Festival (BOF) 2023 took the stage in Sarawak, and the concert was impressive and prestigious. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah acknowledged that the hosting of BOF 2023 in Sarawak successfully elevated the state’s profile in the
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier says the Borneo Opera Festival has a lot of potential to develop into another legendary domestic event that draws in crowds from around the world and provides a stage for developing local talents. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the festival’s future was promising
KUCHING: In response to MYAirline’s decision to halt operations as of last Thursday, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has taken to task the airline’s “irresponsible” management. The sudden suspension, according to the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, has impacted some 5,000 travellers in Sarawak, a sizable
KUCHING: In addition to overseeing the affairs of Malaysian Hajj pilgrims, Tabung Haji (TH) plays a crucial role as an economic foundation for the Muslim community in Malaysia. Tabung Haji Sarawak director Amat Kassim Pait said it significantly contributes to the nation’s economic transformation by offering financial instruments and investments
KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak will be hosting the Sarawakiana Festival, themed “Traditional Sarawak Embroidery and Weaving Arts.” This theme has been chosen to showcase the uniqueness of Sarawak’s cultural and artistic heritage, history, customs, and traditions through various planned activities and programmes, including exhibitions, workshops, lectures, the sale of handicrafts,
KUCHING: Donating blood can truly make a difference in saving lives. The Malaysian Red Crescent Stampin Branch, in collaboration with Alliance Bank Malaysia, Kuching Branch, is set to host a critical blood donation campaign on October 14. “Starting from 9 am to 2 pm, the campaign aims to bolster the
KUCHING: The selection of Kuching as the host city for the 2025 International Choir Competition, Forum, and Workshop is estimated to bolster Sarawak’s economy by RM9.8 million. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said, said the event—organised by INTERKULTUR—will bring direct expenditures of around
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