Author: Nura V Lorna

Motac to launch Muslim package in November

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) is gearing up to launch a Muslim-friendly tourism package as early as next month. Its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said this initiative aims to attract Muslim travellers from the Middle East and China by offering creative and enticing luxury

Agencies urged to harness Heart of Borneo branding for sustainable initiatives

KUCHING: Relevant agencies have been urged to leverage the power of the Heart of Borneo (HoB) branding in their efforts to implement programmes within the HoB areas, ensuring continuous support for the initiative. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan noted that the global recognition of the HoB Initiative

Hope Place Kuching extends help to dedicated volunteer battling cancer

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has extended help to Chin Tze Shin, a dedicated volunteer of the NGO, who was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in June. According to a Hope Place statement on today (Oct 12), his condition has been deteriorating rapidly, leading to the

Sarawak’s commitment to biomedical science leverages on vast biodiversity

KUCHING: Sarawak is committed to staying at the forefront of global biomedical sciences, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He highlighted the state’s strength in biodiversity which he believes holds immense potential. “Sarawak is dedicated to keeping pace with the world, especially in the field of

Trust in current govt drives progress

SIMUNJAN: The confidence and belief of the people will fortify the state government’s endeavours to propel the progress of Sarawak. The Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, emphasised that the people of Sarawak should have faith in the Sarawak government, which has implemented various measures and initiatives

Senate president engages with Malaysian students in London

KUCHING: Senate president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar had the opportunity to address Malaysian university students from diverse academic backgrounds during his visit to London last Oct 7. He engaged with undergraduate students at Malaysia Hall London and later met with post-graduate students and members of the diaspora. Accompanying

Loagan Bunut touted as next ecotourism gem

MIRI: Loagan Bunut National Park holds great potential to become an ecotourism destination in Malaysia. Miri Resident Jamalie Busri said that this location, as a unique product in the constituency, aligns with the growing popularity of ecotourism, which is highly favoured by many today. “This is also in line with

Tinjar Sub-District Office ready next May

MIRI: The construction of the Tinjar Sub-District Office in Baram is anticipated to be completed by May 22 next year. Miri Resident Jamalie Busri stated that the project, costing RM5.9 million, commenced on July 14, 2022. To check the project’s current construction state and progress towards completion, he paid a