Taking musical talent to next level
Imran Azim Iskandar, a young violinist who has recently made a name for himself on the international stage, won several categories in the World Championships of Performing Arts in California. The 17-year-old revealed that he has always been drawn to the harmonious tones of the violin. Young violinist shares how it all began Growing up in a musical environment, […]
Triple reward value for national athletes
BANGI: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that the value of rewards under the National Sports Incentive Scheme (Shakam) be tripled as an incentive for national athletes to bring further glory to Malaysia at the international stage. Speaking at the SHAKAM 2023 awards ceremony here last night, he felt that the current incentives were […]
KyoChon 1991 Malaysia is officially halal-certified
KUALA LUMPUR: KyoChon 1991 Malaysia has become the first international Korean fried chicken chain to be certified halal by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). KyoChon 1991 Malaysia chief executive officer Terry Goh said 15 of its restaurants, namely 10 outlets in Selangor, two each in Johor and Penang as well as one in […]
Lima ’23 expected to involve up to 1,200 companies
KUALA LUMPUR: After four-year hiatus, the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (Lima) Exhibition is set to steal the limelight with its 16th edition next month. The exhibition is expected to involve around 1,200 local and international companies, thus making this event the largest ever held. Alpine Integrated Solution Sdn Bhd (Alpine) executive director Muhammad Aqlan […]
Miri can be gateway for international routes: Lee
MIRI: Miri can be an ideal gateway for international routes apart from Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur. State Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin who floated this possibility said there is a need for another gateway. “Miri is a strategic gateway to international routes because it is adjacent to Brunei Darussalam,” he told local […]
International confab on waqf and endowment from March 16-17
KUCHING: The International Conference on Waqf and Endowment (ICWE) 2023 will be held here from March 16 to 17. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) vice chancellor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the two-day event will be officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said a total of about 300 participants […]
Making Sarawak global sports power
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING : Developing Sarawak into a global sports power is Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s next goal. The Premier said that in due time, sports facilities in Sarawak could be upgraded to international status. “Give us time. Soon, our stadiums, and our fields will be in […]
Sarawak tourism on an upward trajectory
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: The tourism sector in Sarawak is now growing rapidly with various international level programmes held in recent times, says Chief Political Secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. Following the heavy impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s tourism sector, he said these events are giving a […]
International buffet dinner till Dec 17
KUCHING: A rich spread of culinary offerings dubbed International Theme Night Buffet Dinner 2022 is still on at Pullman Kuching. It will remain until December 17. The event that began last Oct 7 offers various Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Italian, Mexican, European, Vietnamese seafood, salads, grilled meats, noodles, and international desserts. The extravagant spread consists of […]
Mayor welcomes 1,300 international JCI delegates
KUCHING: Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng yesterday welcomed delegates from Malaysia and 22 countries to the 2022 JCI Malaysia National Convention here. “Representing caretaker Deputy Premier Datuk Sim Hui Juan, he said: “The convention is being held after two years of the unexpected pandemic – the most anticipated, the most exciting, and the biggest event […]
