Author: Julie Ngadan

SMK Sadong Hilir (Semera) takes youth forum title

KUCHING: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sadong Hilir (Semera), Kota Samarahan was named as winner of “Forum Remaja Piala Pusingan Tuan Yang Terutama (TYT) Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak 2017 Competition” held at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) in Petra Jaya here, yesterday. The winner took home a cash prize of RM5000,

Orphans join International Nurses Day celebration

KUCHING: Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) yesterday invited orphans from Lembaga Kebajikan Anak Yatim Laila Taib here to join its celebration of the International Nurses Day. The theme of the celebration was “NURSES: A Voice to Lead, Achieving the Sustainable Developments Goals”. The orphans were invited to the hospital for

Expected 3.5 to 4.0 pct state’s economic growth lauded

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud lauded the good administration of the state whose economic growth rate is expected to remain strong  and grow  around 3.5 to 4.0 per cent in 2017, in line with  Malaysia’s economic growth, while inflation rate is at a low

Ninth Parliamentarian Seminar attracts 160

KUCHING: A total of 160 participants including members of State Legislative Assembly (ADUN), political secretaries as well as heads of government agencies attended the Ninth Parliamentarian Seminar at a hotel here, yesterday. The one-day seminar was organised by the State Government, the ADUN and Leadership Institute of Sarawak Civil Service.

11 volunteers receive certificates of apprciation

KUCHING: A total of 11 volunteers, who were involved in the charity concert of Sri Satok Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK), received certificates of appreciation during a dinner held at Grand Margherita Hotel near here, on Monday. The certificates were presented by Chief Minister’s wife, Datin Amar Dato Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang,

Applicant with one Bumiputera parent eligible to apply for IPT admission

KUCHING: An offspring from a mixed marriage with one of the parents being a Bumiputera can apply for admission to institutions of higher learning (IPT), especially Universiti TeknologiMARA (UiTM) for matriculation and science foundation (asasi sains). This was disclosed by Minister of Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood

State Cabinet Reshuffle

Tengah is now DCM, Talib and Abdul Karim are full ministers KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Haji Johari Tun Openg announced a cabinet reshuffle yesterday after obtaining the consent from Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud. He named Bukit Sari Assemblyman Datuk Amar Haji Awang

World record created at AIFFA 2017 opening

KUCHING: Sarawak created another Guinness World Record for The Largest Gathering of People in Cat Costumes last Thursday night. It was done in conjunction with Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) 2017 opening night at Kuching Amphitheatre here where a total of 440 strong and enthusiastic crowds dressed up

US$30 mln to help Asean filmakers

KUCHING: Financiers at the Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) 2017 Biz World have allocated US$30 million to support ASEAN filmmakers. It is a far cry from the old days when so many promising filmmakers had to go from one bank to another in getting funds and the processes

Unit Belia Redeems, Saberkas hold Youth and Sports Carnival

KUCHING: Unit Belia Redeems in collaboration with Unit Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) return to organise its annual REDEEMS Youth & Sports Carnival. Held at Dewan Sukan Redeems Centre in Bau, the two-day saw many activities being held such as futsal, takraw, badminton, netball, aerodance, karoake, seminar as well