Premier receives special edition of magazine
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has received the Majalah Dewan Masyarakat Edisi Khas at his office at Wisma Pelita here on Thursday. The magazine handing over ceremony was also graced with the symbolic handover of the cover frame for the Majalah Edisi Khas featuring the Premier on the front cover […]
Masjid Al-Qadim Nadi Masyakat Islam Sibu book launched
SIBU: Dewan Bahasa Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak in collaboration with the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) and the Sibu Muslim community launched a book entitled ‘Masjid Al-Qadim Nadi Masyarakat Islam Sibu’ here today. The launching ceremony of the book which documents more than a decade of Masjid Al-Qadim history and architecture was declared open by Deputy […]
DBP launches Agenda 2023 to empower BM
KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) launched its Agenda 2023 here Wednesday with an aim to empower the Malay language in the state. DBP Sarawak Director Abang Haliman Abang Julai said Agenda 2023 will list out programmes that will be held throughout this year, especially for the people of Sarawak. “In general, around 122 programmes […]
Kamek Nang Champion final concert on Dec 17
KUCHING: The final concert of Kamek Nang Champion is scheduled to be held on Dec 17 at the Sarawak Institute of Language and Literature (DBP) hall. A press release said the programme, which is to highlight some of the greatest musicians that Sarawak has to offer, was a collaboration with the Sarawak Ministry of Tourism, […]
DBP renames awards Anugerah Tinta Kenyalang
KUCHING: Majlis Penyampaian Hadiah Penulisan dan Penerbitan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Cawangan Sarawak has been renamed as Anugerah Tinta Kenyalang. The awards are DBP’s ongoing effort to encourage interest in writing creative and non-creative works, in addition to producing established state writers. Majlis Anugerah Tinta Kenyalang 2022 and Malam Lestari Bahasa 2022 was held […]
Language and literature crucial in development of nation and state empowerment
KUCHING: Language and literature plays a crucial role in the development of nation and state empowerment. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the people must recognise that the strength of a country’s civilization is dependent on the strength of its language and culture. He explained that this […]
DBP keeping tabs on growth of young writers
KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak Branch is constantly monitoring the development of young writers in Sarawak, said its director Abang Haliman Abang Julai. He said there are a number of young writers who move on their own without depending on organisations such as DBP. “For example writers like Tey Marzuki from Bintulu who […]
Sarawak Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka’s efforts acknowledged
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has always supported the efforts of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) here. A number of allocations were channelled by the state government to implement several programmes on language, literature, studies related to tribal language, culture, oral literature and history of Sarawak as well as special publications related to local wisdom. “Touching […]
SM Chung Hua No. 1’s Theodore Ho wins DBP crossword contest
KUCHING: In conjunction with the Intellect Carnival, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak is organising numerous linguistic and literary activities. The carnival takes place from June 18 to 26 and is also one of the 45th anniversary celebration programmes of Sarawak DBP. On Tuesday (June 21), the Sarawak Level Private Secondary Schools and Chinese Private […]
Public invited to attend Miri City Day events at Miri Pustaka
MIRI: The public have been invited to attend programmes and activities held to celebrate Miri City Day at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak here. The library, in collaboration with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), Miri City Council (MCC), Miri Resident’s Office, and Northern Sarawak Writers Association, is hosting these events. According to a statement, the first event […]
