Sarawak delighted to host Hari Wartawan Nasional 2024
KUCHING: The Journalists Association of Kuching Division (KDJA) Sarawak welcomes news of Sarawak being appointed the host for the Hari Wartawan Nasional (HAWANA) or National Journalists Day in May 2024. In a press statement issued on Thursday (Jan 4), it was revealed that the idea was first mooted by KDJA last year. KDJA president Ronnie […]
Sarawak’s concert dream: Vibrant global stage
WITH its proven track record of successfully hosting music festivals over the years, it is only a matter of time before Sarawak becomes the host of international concerts. One of the most notable instances was the Konsert Rakyat held on July 22 as part of the 60th Sarawak Independence Day celebrations. The concert attracted over […]
Non-stop fiesta for Sibujaya Carnival 2023
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: The Sibujaya Carnival 2023 will kick off on Aug 26 until Oct 8, hosting various events and programmes for folk to enjoy. The carnival, organised by Sibu Rural District Council (MDLBS) in collaboration with Amcorp Sibujaya Sdn Bhd, has entered its fifth edition and will be held […]
Miri chosen as Asia Pacific Film Festival host in 2024
KUCHING: Miri will host the Asia Pacific Film Festival (APFF) sometime in 2024. It was confirmed by the secretary general of Federation Motion Picture Producer in Asia Pacific (FPA) who prefers to be go by the name of Pansha. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak (MTCP) Datuk Snowdan Lawan said […]
Kuching to host historic Badminton Championship
KUCHING: In July next year, Kuching will host the World Chinese Badminton Federation (WCBF) Junior Championship, and it will be the first time the event is held outside of China and Taiwan. According to the press release, it will be organised by the Kuching Badminton Association (KBA) in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Creative […]
Kuching to host state level Ma’al Hijrah Celebration
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Kuching will host the upcoming Ma’al Hijrah Celebration and the Sarawak 60th Anniversary of Independence Perdana Thanksgiving Ceremony at the state level this year. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that the ‘Majlis Doa Akhir Tahun 1444 Hijri and Awal Tahun1445 Hijri’ will take […]
Wushu official backs idea of Sarawak hosting 2027 SEA Games
BY MARTIN YEE KUCHING: Sarawak Wushu Federation vice-president James Ting Ing Seek strongly supports the idea of Sarawak hosting the 34th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2027 if given the opportunity. While Thailand will host the next Games in 2025, Brunei has declined its turn in 2027, potentially opening the door for Sarawak to step […]
Sarawak to host international summit on sustainability
KUCHING: Fourteen keynote speakers from the private and government sectors in the Asean region will be featured at the Shape the World Summit 2023 here on June 21. Themed ‘Future Resilience by Sustainability’ the summit will bring together leaders, changemakers, innovators and entrepreneurs to for panel discussions and network opportunities. The theme explores the challenges […]
Taib, Raghad host breaking of fast in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib hosted the breaking of fast and prayers at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel here last night (April 14). Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Puan Sri Datuk […]
Kuching to host international recovery symposium in Sept
KUCHING: Sarawak will host the world’s first International Recovery Symposium (IRS) 2023 from Sept 18 to 21 here to discuss matters relating to addiction and mental health. The event will be hosted jointly by the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Organisation for Addiction Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation (OAPTAR) and International Society […]
