Crucial to document our heritage
KUCHING: The book, “PADUNGAN: History and Humanity in a Heritage precinct of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia” is a good example of how different parts of Kuching or in Sarawak in general, should be researched, studied and documented, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and the Performing Arts explained […]
Book on issues of indigenous people launched
KUCHING: ‘An Anthology of Indigenous Peoples’ Issues’, is a book vital to create awareness and educating future generations on issues faced by indigenous groups around the world. The book, edited by Dr Ramy Bulan and Charles Chow was published by a publisher Thomson Reuters Asia, was officiated at by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah […]
My first book is out
‘There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.’ – Walt Disney, American motion picture and television producer. Dear friends, I am on top of the world because my book “Straight from the Heart” has just been published. No rewards for those of you who guessed correctly. Yes, the […]
Book by two local authors launched
MIRI: A book entitled “Jarum Yang Halal” featuring two local authors, Jong Koi Chong from Miri and Nooralifah Jali (Limbang), was launched yesterday. The book is published by Adana Publishing. The simple launching ceremony was officiated at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak Miri branch by Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I Datuk Sebastian […]
Deputy minister to officiate at book launch
MIRI: A programme to encourage reading and a book launch by Adana Publishing will be held at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, here on April 16 to raise awareness on the importance of instilling the reading habit in the younger generation. Members of the public can attend the opening ceremony to be graced by Deputy Minister for […]
Free books on personal recollections launched
SIBU: Two former assistant ministers from Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) on Saturday (Feb 19) jointly launched their Mandarin books entitled, ‘My Collection’ and ‘My Reflection’ respectively at a local restaurant. These writers are former Assistant Minister of Housing and Public Health Datuk Dr Soon Choon Teck, 79, and former Assistant Minister of Local government […]
Coffee table book to promote Miri launched
MIRI: A coffee table book titled “Miri Uniquely Borneo” to promote and introduce Miri City was officially launched here on Thursday (Oct 21). Miri City Council (MCC) mayor Adam Yii, who officiated at the launch, said the book was to complement the efforts to promote the city by the state government through the Ministry of […]
