Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Miri library to hold school holiday activities

MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak Miri has lined up several interesting activities for children during the upcoming school holidays. The activities will be conducted daily from Feb 18 to March 18 for children aged four to 12 years. Sessions on weekdays start from 2pm to 4pm whereas those on weekends from

Exercise caution when renting out properties, SEB tells landlords

KUCHING: All landlords are advised to exercise caution and due diligence when renting out their properties in order to protect themselves from unknown illegal activities carried out by their tenants. Sarawak Energy (SEB) stated that landlords must always register the meter under the tenant’s name to avoid potential liability for

28 years and running

Rafaeh Abdullah has been running her convenience store in Kampung Long Busang for over 28 years. She is the only source of household supplies for the 1,500 residents of the village. When shopping means going to just one store Most of us are spoilt for choice when it comes to

Call for greater support in fight against cancer

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang has called for Sarawakians to play their role in supporting kids and families in their fight against cancer. He said that cancer remains as one of the leading cause of death among children in Sarawak with one child

Team Sarawak in Melbourne to lobby for business events

MELBOURNE: Representatives of Business Events (BE) Sarawak together with Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Pullman Kuching and Pullman Miri Waterfront are taking part in the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) here. The leading trade event for the meetings and event industry is being held at Melbourne Convention and

Training workshop on rights of persons with disabilities

KUCHING: The first Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Advocacy Training will engage policymakers and legislators focusing on the rights of this group with the necessary tools and knowledge. Mind Brew, Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS) and Âûtsome Kch are cohosting the convention on Feb 18.

More new museums coming up to attract visitors

KUCHING: Sarawak will see the opening of new museums and galleries this year as they are popular among tourists. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Brooke Dockyard Industrial Heritage Museum, Santubong Archaeological Park, the Wallace Centre, Limbang Museum and Rumah

Sarawak to hold International Museum Day in July

KUCHING: The International Museum Day (HMA) in July this year will see contingents throughout Malaysia converging on Sarawak. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Museums, Sustainability and Wellbeing’. He said Sarawak takes pride in

Improving Sarawak civil service on the card

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy visit from the Associate Dean Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne, Matthew Greenwood-Nimmo on Tuesday. During the visit, they discussed on forming a collaboration between Institut Pengurusan Sarawak (MASA) and the University of Melbourne to

Bandar Kuching MP helps fire victim repair damaged house

KUCHING: A Bandar Kuching constituent, who was a victim of fire recently, received assistance to repair his damaged house. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen disclosed that the man had reached out to his office for help as he had financial constraints. “I recently visited him together with