KUCHING: Education must be streamlined and properly structured internally to advance the level of education both at national and state level. In stating this, former director of the Aminuddin Baki Institute, Sarawak branch Assoc Prof Dr Shahri Abdul Rahman stressed that there are many capable education experts in Sarawak that
KUCHING: Popular Indonesian rock band Nidji closed a two-day Borneo Sarxindo Concert, captivating over 2,000 people who serenaded to their song’s ‘Laskar Pelangi’. Siti Nur Shameera, 23, expressed her excitement about the spectacular performance by Nidji, calling ‘Laskar Pelangi’ her favourite song of the night. “I really, really enjoyed the
KUCHING: The Kuching Waterfront became a bustling hub as thousands gathered for the New Year’s countdown last night (Dec 31), kicking off the arrival of 2024 with grand celebrations and historical unveilings. The day’s splendid weather enticed a bustling crowd, gathering as early as 5pm. Adhering to safety protocols, attendees
KUCHING: When it comes to naming a monument, it can either be humorously entertaining or incredibly serious. This was the case for the tallest flagpole in Southeast Asia and Malaysia. One member of the public, Ashley Tan, thought the name ‘Sarawak Unity’ would be fitting and suitable. “The name would
KUCHING: Sarawak’s free tertiary education policy, which will be implemented by 2026, has received a positive reaction from students and members of the public alike. The state government’s plan to introduce free tertiary education to Sarawakian students at state-owned universities is certainly sustainable in the long run. Deputy Education, Innovation
KUCHING: Economically 2023 has been a rollercoaster for many, especially having come out of the pandemic where businesses were seen trying to find a grip in manoeuvring their way to sustain. Throughout 2023, we have faced an increase in prices in various essential items such as eggs, and also rice,
KUCHING: The year 2023 proved challenging with the escalating cost of living and the devaluation of the Malaysian ringgit. However, political observer Datuk Peter Minos remains optimistic, expressing hope that 2024 will bring about positive changes. He acknowledged the federal government’s optimistic portrayal, citing Malaysia’s attainment of high-income status, increasing
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Major-General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis has replaced Major-General Datuk Hassan Embong as First Division Infantry commander. A ceremony to hand over duties was held at Muara Tuang Camp on Friday which was witnessed by Army Eastern Field Commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi. The ceremony also
KUCHING: The COVID-19 cases in epidemic week 50 from Dec 10 to 16 have increased to 631 cases from 310 cases in the previous week. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the figure shows an increase of 105 per cent but noted that no
KUCHING: The HK.3 and JN.1 of the COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants have now been detected in some parts of the state. In stating this, Prof Dr David Perera, director of the Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) said the institute had successfully sequenced 61 samples, obtained
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