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From Wadi Rum to Amman

This is the final part of a two-part series for MATTA Familiarization Trip to Jordan. Our journey continued from Wadi Rum towards the Dead Sea, where the salty waters and therapeutic mud promise an enlightening experience. After spending a night at the Dead Sea, the group headed back to the

Still some matters to sort out before S’wak takes over Bintulu Port

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is well-prepared to take over Bintulu Port which is set to be handed over by the federal government in June. However, State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki said there are several matters that need to be resolved before completing the acquisition process and brought to

Discovering Jordan, home to many attractions

JORDAN, a Middle Eastern country which shares borders with Syria, Palestine, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, is home to many archaeological, religious and tourist attractions. Beyond the widely known Petra and the surreal Wadi Rum, Jordan is rich in history and culture. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is recognised as one

Uniformed bodies build youth character

KUCHING: The structured settings of uniformed bodies play a critical role in fostering leadership qualities, teamwork, and a sense of duty among students. Michael Kong, the special assistant to Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, praised the Girls’ Brigade’s efforts in shaping future leaders through the Young Leader’s Preliminary Training and

Sarawak open to supplying LNG to EU

KUCHING: Sarawak has expressed readiness to collaborate with the European Union (EU) in the distribution and supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it can be implemented should there be any demand for it from the EU. He said this was

STATOS’s role in fostering business ties

KUCHING: The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) is actively working to enhance ties between Sarawak and Singapore, leveraging the island nation’s market potential. STATOS chief executive officer (CEO), Chew Chang Guan, said the organisation had teamed up with many local partners, acting as their external sales and marketing

Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore eyes business tourism growth

KUCHING: The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) aims to boost business tourism by attracting more Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) groups to Sarawak. CEO Chew Chang Guan pointed out MICE groups and corporate entities as key targets for the office, aiming to diversify the visitor profile beyond

Sarawakians urged to back Abang Jo’s leadership for progress

MIRI: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has called on Sarawakians to continue supporting Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership to ensure the seamless execution of the state’s development agenda. Speaking at the Chinese New Year Dinner organised by SUPP Miri-Sibuti Parliamentary Liaison Committee