KUCHING: SJK Chung Hua No 3 students will now learn about using natural compost as a type of fertiliser in their school garden and landscaping. In a statement, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the special compost is made from organic waste, which is material
KUCHING: The Siol International Mountain Bike Challenge (SIMBC) 2023 will be held from Aug 25 to 27. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this will be the 20th edition and it is organised in conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th Independence as well as
“Motivation comes from working on things we care about. It also comes from working with people we care about.” – American technology executive, philanthropist and writer, Sheryl Sandberg. Sometimes, I find myself questioning whether or not I am good at what I do for a living. I think this is
KUCHING: The local community has been encouraged to work with Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) on community programmes and similar initiatives to ensure the delivery of healthcare services reaches a wider audience. Its Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs and Business Development, Bidari Mohamad Suhaili, said the private medical centre is
KUCHING: Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) continues to attract patients from neighbouring countries as part of medical tourism. Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs and Business Development Bidari Mohamad Suhaili said that as the first and oldest private medical centre in Sarawak, NMSC has foreign patients who often return to seek treatment. He
KUCHING: With carbon trading being another economic opportunity in combating global climate change, the Land and Survey Department (JTS) has important roles to play. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said carbon capture and storage (CCS) is another promising source of revenue for Sarawak, thus there is a
KUCHING: The Land and Survey Department (JTS) has introduced a new digital service system called the ‘Electronic Preparation, Attestation, and Registration System’ (ePARS). JTS director Datuk Abdullah Julaihi said ePARS was developed by the department’s Innovation and Creative Group (KIK) from Serian named ‘Ingenuity’, led by superintendent Thian Choon Kui. “The digital
KUCHING: Anyone who works hard with good intentions will be blessed with good health, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. In light of this, the 73-year-old Premier shared his determination to climb the high-level water tank during his recent visit to Kampung Datu in Sibu. “I recently went to
KUCHING: Nature enthusiasts and avid hikers are being reminded to refrain from touching plants and wildlife while exploring the outdoors. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation director Prof Dr Mohd Azlan Jayasilan said that plucking or touching plants can disturb the physiochemical balance of certain species. He
KUCHING: With Sarawak’s income expected to increase and grow even up to RM20 billion in the next 10 years, businesses can expect direct benefits from this achievement. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Kuching Branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said business activities would benefit from the continuous
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