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Appreciate true meaning of independence  

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Malaysian flag was hoisted at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in the spirit of patriotism and to commemorate the month of independence. UNIMAS vice chancellor Datuk Dr Mohamad  Kadim Suaidi officiated at  the National Day launch ceremony and the Kibar Jalur Gemilang 2022 campaign at the Chancellery Square today. Mohamad  Kadim said that […]

Rep’s charitable deed highly appreciated

MATU: The Deputy Minister for Integrity and Ombudsman, Datuk Dr. Juanda Jaya, has been distributing free meat to residents of Jemoreng in connection with Hari Raya Korban every year. All facets of society have highly accepted this noble and generous gesture. This is due to the fact that on this significant day of celebration, the […]

Appreciative fete for Bintulu Port retirees

BINTULU: Bintulu Port held a ‘Majlis Jasamu Dikenang’ reception as a token of appreciation, remembrance and respect for the sacrifices and contributions that have been rendered to it by staff members who have retired or are due to retire soon. The reception was held yesterday (June 10) at the Parkcity Everly Hotel Bintulu, and was […]

Proposed increase in sitting allowance timely

KUCHING: The proposed increase in sitting allowance for members of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) is timely. Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa said that the current rate at RM50 a day had not been reviewed for more than 40 years. “I totally agree with the suggestion by Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad who raised […]

Special day makes workers feel appreciated

SIBU: Regardless of their jobs, renumeration, ranks or status in the working world, the observation of Labour Day — although it’s just one day in a year — is very much appreciated by employees or workers everywhere because it’s a form of recognition for their contributions to their employers and the country as a whole. […]

Schools encouraged to explore museums

KUCHING: Nurturing an appreciation for museums is key to learning from history and bringing about a greater understanding among the people, especially the young. As such, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the ministry and Sarawak Museum Department will engage with schools for students to visit the […]

Vegetables for Valentine’s Day

KUCHING: With Valentine’s Day due tomorrow, love is indeed in the air! Lovers will have planned where to celebrate it and what to buy for their sweethearts. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, red roses are favourites for ladies because the colour red symbolises true love. This Valentine’s Day, you can present one rose, or […]

Love is in the air!

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. — Lao Tzu, Chinese author and founder of philosophical Taoism WITH Valentine’s Day just a day away, love is definitely in the air. As I drove home after work on Friday night, I saw some white tents had been erected […]

30 attend cultural council meeting

SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) hosted the 102nd University Cultural Council Meeting-Universiti Malaysia (MAKUM) recently. A statement from the university said the meeting held at the Senate Hall was attended by 30 delegates. It was chaired by MAKUM secretariat chairman for 2022/2023 Professor Dr Arifin Abdu. After the meeting, the delegates attended a welcoming dinner, […]

Ibrahim thanks party machinery, voters for his victory

KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has expressed his highest appreciation to the entire party machinery and voters who had given Gabungan Parti Sarawak their undivided support and led to his big victory in the recently concluded 12th Sarawak state election. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) sub-branch of Kampung No 5 here held a […]