BCCK achieves higher success rate for 2022
KUCHING: Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) wrapped up this year with 460 successful events hosted, achieving 39 percent higher than its target for 2022. The extraordinary results signified a robust pent-up demand during the recovery phase, in accordance to its position as an award-winning convention. These events included the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS […]
Finding parents first in probe into baby’s death
KUCHING: Investigation on full detail of the cases involving a baby who died at Jelukong bus stop on Dec 4 needs to be done before making any conclusion, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said, the first thing to be done is to find the parents of the baby to get […]
STB unveils new look travel portal and app
KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled its new and improved Sarawak Travel Portal and App in an effort to promote tourist attractions and tourism products across the state. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah said the new portal and app is a culmination of efforts from the ministry, […]
DUBS urged to introduce internship schemes
KUCHING: Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak (DUBS) has been urged to implement internship programmes for potential apprentices to be absorbed as future employees. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg urged contractors to train their interns to be professionals while adopting and learning the latest technology to help companies run efficiently. “That is why […]
GPS leaders gather at BCCK ahead of GE15 result announcement
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP, NOOR SYAHHIRA HADI & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) members swarmed the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here in anticipation of the result of the 15th General Election (GE15). Its chairman Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived here as early as 5pm, followed by Parti Pesaka […]
No group left behind in GPS GE15 manifesto, says Abang Jo
by NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has launched its manifesto for the 15th General Election (GE15) with the theme ‘Ensuring Sarawak’s Stability, Progress, and Prosperity’. Speaking to a crowd of over 1,000 at the launching of the party’s manifesto, the party chairman and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]
Karuna Sarawak receives MTC Gold Award
KUCHING: On October 22 which was Saturday, Karuna Sarawak was invited to the Malaysia Tourism Council Gold Awards at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here. This event was organised by the Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC) with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP) where multiple players from various […]
Two-day global conference at BCCK
KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak will hold its 2nd International Conference on Innovative Sciences and Technologies for Research and Education (InnoSTRE) 2022 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on October 26 and 27. According to a statement, the conference aims to provide a platform for local and international participants from both academics and industries […]
Do smartphones make us dumb?
They say we’ve come a long way with the help of smartphones that run our lives with apps, Gmail and maps. But have we? Our phones are growing more sophisticated. But the mistakes we make with them are getting more embarrassing. Always moving way too fast, I’ve experienced quite a few snafus, To be honest, […]
Sape, tuak to the fore at TAFI convention
KUCHING: The Travel Agent Federation of India (TAFI) Convention 2022 held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) has drawn international attention to local markets and different local cultures. It was held in Kuching for the first time from September 20 to September 23 with an expected attendance of over 700 Tafi members from India. There […]
