Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Forum promoting unity in conjunction with International Museum Day

KUCHING: The ‘Forum Perdana Hal Ehwal Islam’ was held at Masjid Jamek Negeri Sarawak here to celebrate International Museum Day. The forum featured three esteemed panel members – Sarawak Mufti Datu Kipli Yassin, renowned independent preacher Datuk Ustaz Kazim Elias, and special officer to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s

World Breastfeeding Week advocates health benefits for babies, mothers

KUCHING: The World Breastfeeding Week is an annual event observed from Aug 1 to 7. It was established by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) to promote and raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for infants and mothers worldwide. The event aims to support, protect, and encourage breastfeeding

AfA conference delegates will get to taste 90 vegan dishes

KUCHING: Over 90 specially curated vegan dishes will be served to the delegates of the upcoming Asia for Animals (AfA) conference 2023 in October. Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) sous chef Lester Antija Dawen said the latest array of plant-based vegan dishes are inspired by nature. “Since we have an

MoU on MASwings takeover this month

KUCHING: The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and the state government will enter a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ensure a smooth acquisition of MASwings. This was revealed by Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Road) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil who said the MoU is expected to be inked this month.

Cypark relishes opportunity to work with Sarawak

KUCHING: A leading player in the renewable energy sector has commended the Sarawak government for its environmental sustainability initiatives. The praise comes from Cypark Resources Berhad, the nation’s pioneering developer and provider in integrated renewable energy, construction and engineering, green technology and environmental services as well as waste management and

Sovereign wealth fund details out soon: Abang Johari

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will soon announce the details of Sarawak’s sovereign wealth fund. He said the fund will be launched next year and Sarawak is the only state to have such a savings initiative for the future generations. “Besides the federal’s Khazanah Nasional

Abang Jo urges UKAS to provide info effectively

KUCHING:  The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) must play its role as an effective disseminator of state government’s policies and initiatives to the public. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said UKAS should provide accurate facts to the people. Referring to Sarawak recently being recognised as a

Sarawak govt hopes to complete takeovers by yearend

KUCHING: The state government hopes to complete the take-over of three entities from the federal government by the end of the year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. While naming two of the entities which he had announced previously he chose to keep mum on the

S-MM2H participants can now work in certain sectors

KUCHING: Successful applicants of the Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme are now permitted to apply for work in certain sectors in the state. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said applicants can work in professions that will benefit the state

Benefits of hiking

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.” – American radio and television writer, Andy Rooney. LAST Saturday, I went on a hiking trip to Bung Jagoi in Bau for a work assignment, and it was my