Author: Magdalene Rogers

Alena Murang’s solo art show tomorrow

KUCHING: Award‐winning sape songstress, Alena Murang is putting the finishing touches on her first art show, entitled, ‘Colours of the Highlands’ at Hoan Gallery, La Promenade Mall, here. At a press conference here yesterday, Alena described the exhibition which would open this Saturday (Mac 18) as a joyous reclamation of

Aspirasi chief gives seven members the boot

KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo on Sunday disclosed that seven party members have been officially dismissed from the party with immediate effect. She told a press conference here that the seven comprised former chairman, George Young Si Record Junior, former deputy chairman, Simon Tiong Ing Tung,

297 receive scrolls at Swinburne graduation ceremony

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus held its first graduation ceremony of the year here Wednesday with 297 graduates receiving their scrolls after years of pursuing higher education. Taking place at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), the ceremony saw the conferment of awards to 270 first degree students. According

Mayor salutes contribution of women to council

KUCHING: Women staff at Kuching City South Council (MBKS) have played an important role in ensuring it remains one of the best local authorities. In stating this Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said it held this distinction not only in Sarawak or Malaysia, but also among Asian city councils. “I

Swinburne University receives visit from ACCA

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus recently received visitors from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) led by Ang Wen How and Education Relationships Lead of ACCA Maritime Southeast Asia. This was part of ACCA’s visits to their approved learning partners as their support to institutions that offer

Deputy minister meets with agencies under ministry

BINTULU: Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (MEESty), Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, attended a coordination meeting with agencies under MEESty, which are Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) and Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) here recently. After the meeting, the deputy minister took the opportunity to

Be active on social media, Sim tells newsmen

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian has urged journalists and media practitioners in Sarawak to be active not only in mainstream newspapers but also on social media. Speaking at the Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) Chinese New Year Reunion Media Night dinner here on Monday, he said

Water interruptions in some areas starting Mar 10

KUCHING: Water interruptions in some areas here will be taking place starting March 10 at 7 pm and on March 11 at 6 pm. The Kuching Water Board (KWB) said in a press statement here yesterday that this was due to upgrading works at Semariang and Matang/Batu Kawa. KWB added

Education Fair for school leavers Mar 18

BETONG: The first series of the DTTS DTTAS Education Fair 2023 for SPM and STPM school leavers will be held on March 18 at the Panglima Rentap Community Hall, Betong, from 9 am to 6 pm. According to the fair’s publicity officer, Natlie Austin in a press statement here yesterday,

56 Firefighters Qualify for Miri Marching Finals

MIRI: A total of 140 fire personnel from five fire stations under the Fire Department Miri and Zone 6 Malaysia Rescue team participated in a fire station selection process that began on February 15. After rigorous testing, 56 participants were chosen as finalists for the marching competition, according to Miri