Arrival of delegates to the 15th PBB Convention at BCCK on June 17
Booths at 15th PBB Convention at BCCK on June 17
Sarawak has the rights to use both BM and English as official languages; not against federal policy
KUCHING: Sarawak recognises Bahasa Malaysia as an official language, however, it also has the freedom to continue using English as an official medium of communication. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera (PBB) President Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has the rights and option to use both English and Bahasa Malaysia as its official […]
Financial aid for teens welcomed
By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Zaki KUCHING: The public welcomes a proposal to provide financial assistance to teenagers to get a motorcycle or driving licence. Former Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu had suggested that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government provide the assistance to children who had reached the age […]
Kuching to host 1,500 delegates for Muslim business forum
KUCHING: More than 1,500 international and Malaysian delegates will gather here for the two-day Global Muslim Business Forum 2022 from Oct 19 to 20. Themed ‘The Rise of the Global Islamic Economy: Refocusing, Resetting and Recovering in the Post-Pandemic Era’, the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) has been picked as the venue. Forum organising chairman […]
Sheda Property Expo at BCCK in September
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) will be holding the Sheda Property Expo at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from Sept 30 to Oct 2. All interested exhibitors have been urged to book early to secure their prefered booth locations and early bird discounts are available until June 30. Organising chairman and Sheda […]
Conventional media must face up to journalism evolution
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA AND NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Conventional media practitioners should not be threatened by digitalisation but must adapt to the change. Utusan Sarawak editorial adviser (Politic) William Chan said media practitioners need to do so given that what is happening is something we should consider as an evolutionary process in journalism. “Do not be […]
Wither the conventional media?
BY NATASHA JEE and ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Will the conventional media, among others, print media, be able to survive in the digital area? Today, conventional media is facing huge challenges such as seeing a decrease in newspaper readership due to the presence of social media. Thus, how can the conventional media overcome these challenges? Communication […]
Head of State’s Hari Raya open house
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib will hold Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on the first day of Syawal. According to its statement, they will greet the guests from 11 am to 1 pm and […]
Experts to advise state on sovereign fund
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government is wasting no time to ensure one of its pledges in its election manifesto, which is to set up the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Fund, becomes a reality. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the fund would be set up once experts were appointed to look into […]
