Author: Jacintha Jolene

Accelerate digitalisation with South Korea partnership

KUCHING: The Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT), Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, is leading a delegation from MUT and the Sarawak Digital Economic Corporation (SDEC) to Seoul, South Korea, to discuss matters related to digital innovation with the Global Digital Innovation Network Korea (GDIN). “We are looking forward to collaborating

(from 5th left) Dr Rundi in a group photo with DVS top management. On his left is Dr Adrian. Photo: UKAS

UPM Bintulu to offer veterinary medicine degree

KUCHING: Universiti Putra Malaysia’s campus in Bintulu plans to offer a veterinary medicine degree programme to produce more veterinarians in Sarawak.  Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the ministry planned the development of this programme in collaboration with the university due to the

Need for 1,000 vets for livestock industry

KUCHING: Sarawak which faces a considerable shortage of veterinary professionals requires around 200 to 1,000 veterinary doctors for the livestock industry.  Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) director Datuk Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said the department is undergoing organisational development and restructuring as the current workforce comprises only 270 staff

Take on tourism role, Snowdan urges Sarawakians

KUCHING: Sarawakians must take on the role of tourism ambassadors to promote Sarawak as a preferred tourism destination. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said promoting Sarawak will not go far if it only relies on government or related agencies. “Only when every Sarawakians

RM4 mil allocation to upgrade tourism infrastructure

KUCHING: About RM4 million is allocated to improve tourism infrastructure under the Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA). Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said there are several places of attraction such as Wong Jaban, Wong Radak and Wong Telanjing waterfalls which have gained popularity

Residents laud upgrading of Datuk Patinggi Ali Hall

GEDONG: The Datuk Patingg Ali Hall here is set to undergo transformation and be equipped with modern technology and facilities. During TVS Prihatin programme held today (Nov 11), Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also Gedong assemblyman, said that the hall would undergo upgrades, with

Free TV decoders for e-Kasih families

GEDONG: In a special event commemorating its third anniversary, TVS announced the distribution of MYTV decoders to 300 e-Kasih recipients here, as part of the TVS Prihatin programme. Deputy executive chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of TVS, Kushairi Abang, said that this initiative enables the recipients to access TVS

Aid to students in public and private institutions mulled

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted that educational assistance will be provided to Sarawakian students studying in public and private higher education institutions. As the state is moving towards offering free tertiary education by 2026, Abang Johari said that the government is considering assistance

TVS to diversify content to reach out to more viewers

KUCHING: TVS, the state-owned television station, is looking to develop more content from other districts and states, by spreading its wings to Sibu, Bintulu, Miri and the Klang Valley. Sarawak Media Group (SMG) executive deputy chairman and chief executive officer Kushairi Abang said each location will house its news team,

TVS to hold CSR programme in conjunction with anniversary

KUCHING: TVS, the state-owned television station, will be organising its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, TVSPrihatin, in conjunction with its third anniversary. The one-day programme, slated for this Saturday (Nov 11) in Gedong, will feature various activities such as exhibitions from agencies, namely Unifi TV, Affin Bank, Sarawak Department of