Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

UNIMAS holds EduTour2023 until March 8

KUCHING: The Faculty of Language and Communication (FLC) Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is organising the EduTour2023, a short-term international mobility programme from Feb 21 to March 8. The international mobility programme is organised in collaboration with Utsunomiya University (UU), Japan. EduTour has been specially crafted and designed as a programme

Saraspice plays host Japanese clients

KUCHING: Saraspice Sdn Bhd had the pleasure of hosting a two-day visit for a group of Japanese clients who were eager to learn more about its operations here. The visit began with a dialogue session together with representatives from the Department of Agriculture (DOA) Sarawak and the Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB)

Aid will go a long way for cancer fighter

KUCHING: Generous contributions and donations from the public allow the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society to help little warriors like Stephanie fights cancer. Stephanie is a 10-year-old girl from Bintulu who was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma (a type of brain cancer) in Dec 2021. After her tumour removal surgery in Miri, Stephanie

Robot sculptures from trash

As Paul Senum carefully inspects a fire engine that has been sent for a regular maintenance check, he spots a screw that needs replacing. Such a discovery often makes his eyes glitter with excitement. The saying ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ aptly describes the State Fire and Rescue

Society needs donation to run shelter services

KUCHING: The Sarawak Women for Women Society needs donations for its Women in Need Need Empowerment (WINNE) Safe Space. The society said the donation is to help maintain the shelter services, adding that 100 per cent of donated funds will be used to purchase essential items and services for the

Good Samaritan contacts NGO to help elderly woman

KUCHING: A good Samaritan recently contacted Hope Place Kuching regarding an elderly woman who has to take care of her sons and grandchildren. The charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO) stated that 64-year-old Jong Teh Fat lives in a rented house at Pending and still has to work to help support her

SK Matang Jaya students join amazing green race

KUCHING: Some 50 Year Six students of SK Matang Jaya recently took part in Trienekens’ Amazing Green Race (AGR) to grab the chance of becoming this year’s winners. The AGR is an outdoor-based game activity planned under the joint solid waste management and recycling education programme by Trienekens and Padawan

Primary school students take part in environment friendly games

KUCHING: Some 50 Year Six students of SK Matang Jaya recently took part in Trienekens’ Amazing Green Race (AGR) to grab the chance of becoming this year’s winners. The AGR is an outdoor-based game activity planned under the joint solid waste management and recycling education organised by Trienekens and Padawan

Innovation Day unearths young innovators

KUCHING: SJK Chung Hua No. 5 Kuching recently organised an Innovation Day to allow students to showcase their talents and creative ideas through projects and exhibits. The Innovation Day on Feb 10 witnessed exhibits which paved the way for students to extend their learning skills related to interaction, collaboration and

Economic development on sustainability activities encouraged in state

KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) recently hosted the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to encourage private-sector development on sustainability projects in the state. As a member of the World Bank Group, the IFC offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services for advancement in the private-sector. SBC said the IFC Brunei, Malaysia