Author: Gabriel Lihan

Unity ensures Sarawak is progressive

KUCHING: Remain united to ensure Sarawak remains a prosperous and progressive state. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said that Sarawak is a state that is able to live together despite the existence of many races and religions. “We have proven to the rest of the country and the world

UNIMAS sets sight on becoming a global name

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is aiming to be a global brand with global standard as it surparsses its 30 year mark. “Strategic plans of 2021-2025 were taken place to bring UNIMAS forward and we have taken opportunities to relook and restudy the vision and mission of UNIMAS to

Celebrations all-round at UiTM convocation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Graduates and their family members came together to celebrate their achievements at the 94th Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak convocation here. The two-day convocation which began on Monday (Sept 26) saw the Vice Chancellor award being awarded to Nur Nashwa Abdul Khalek, 23, who did a Diploma in

Initiative to boost research, innovation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak campus yesterday launched its Erasmus+ and Learning Centre to boost research and innovation. Its Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr. Roziah Mohd Janor said that the initiative has been one that the university has been looking forward to bring it into the global stage.

RM49 mln for flood mitigation projects

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Flood problems in Taman Samarindah here will soon be a thing of the past as the state government has allocated RM49 million for flood mitigation projects. Kota Samarahan Member of Parliament Datuk Rubiah Wang said that the allocation was approved to build flood barriers and better water systems

998 UiTM graduands receive scrolls

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 998 graduands received their degree and diploma scrolls at the 94th UiTM Sarawak convocation yesterday (September 26). UiTM Sarawak rector, Datuk Dr. Jamil Hamali said he was glad that the 94th UiTM Sarawak convocation went really well. “I saw the tears in some of the

New man helms Rotary Club of Kuching

KUCHING: The Rotary Club of Kuching officially installed its 82nd Club President and Board Members at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Saturday night (Sept 24). New president, Eric Lew took over the role from Garett Sim. The guests of honour at the event were Deputy Premier Datuk Sri Dr

Maintaining Sarawak-South Korea mutual ties

KUCHING : Road naming in Seoul, a start of two friendship cities cementing the way for future cultural, education and public health impact on Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the trip to South Korea’s capital city was to maintain the networking relationship with the

Sarawakians hope for more financial aid in Federal Budget 2023

KUCHING: More financial assistance needs to be allocated in the Federal Budget 2023 as sectors of the economy continue to open. With the hike in the prices of goods and services, the hopes of Sarawakians are that further financial initiatives be provided by the federal government to help support the

Youths stand to gain with DBKU support says Deputy Minister

KUCHING: Karnival Kejiranan Mesra (KJM) benefits youths as it encourages participation in social and sports activities. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman said the KJM which is being held over this weekend at Padang Merdeka, is therefore a good avenue for them. Abdul Rahman  represented Premier