Bureau takeover crucial for S’wak literature preservation
KUCHING: The takeover of the Borneo Literature Bureau (BLB) by the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) is a relevant step in fulfilling Sarawak’s desire to be a developed and high-income state by 2030. DBP Sarawak branch director Abang Haliman Abang Julai said the acquisition, which dates back to 1977, is important in preserving Sarawak’s rich […]
State Library, DBP ink MOU
By Fasiha Khushiri & Tania Matu KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (State Library) and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the hope to create a foundation of fellowship that gives the benefit to both sides. Director-General of Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka Malaysia Datuk Abang Sallehuddin Abg Shokeran stated that […]
Lots of cash prizes up for grabs in contests
By Petronella Langita Felix & Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: Two essay writing contests, two infographic contests and a short video contest, hosted by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) in collaboration with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), are being held from Aug 11 to Sept 15. The two writing contests are Malay Language Essay Writing Contest […]
Use Bahasa Melayu at all official functions
Although Bahasa Melayu is the national language of Malaysia and the main medium of communication, not enough effort is being made to uphold the purity of the language at official functions. According to Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) director-general Datuk Abang Sallehuddin Abang Shokeran, the use of Bahasa Melayu is still not being prioritised at […]
Seven win big at Sarawak literary awards
KUCHING: Seven winners emerged from the 10th Anugerah Sastera Negeri Sarawak (ASNS) competition organised by Sarawak Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). The announcement of the winners was officiated by Assistant Education and Technological Research Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee on Tuesday (July 6) via Zoom. The winner for ‘Anugerah Sasterawan Negeri Sarawak’ was Zainal Abidin Suhaili; […]
