ShallWEEDance Challenge aims to unite community through dance
KUCHING: The first-ever “ShallWEEDance Challenge 2024” is set to promote unity and creativity within the Sarawak community by bringing people together through the universal language of dance. Open to individuals and groups of all ages, with no restrictions based on race or gender, the dance competition runs from Jan 25 to 31. Kuching South City […]
Sarawak govt clinches award for digital economy initiatives
KUCHING: The Sarawak government, through the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), won the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organisation (ASOCIO) 2023 Digital Government Award in November last year. The accolade acknowledges SDEC’s pivotal role in implementing digital infrastructures and technologies, such as telecommunication infrastructure, innovation hubs for start-up development, centers of excellence, and translational research grants. These […]
784,970 tonnes of waste in 2023, urgent need for sustainable solutions
KUCHING: In 2023, a total of 784,970 tonnes of waste was collected and reported by local authorities in Sarawak. Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the amount of waste generated is not just a statistic, but a call to action. “Every year, local authorities need to […]
Sarawak Alumni Police Association plans to establish cooperative
KUCHING: The Sarawak Alumni Police Association (SAPA) is planning to set up a cooperative to generate sustainable income for the benefit of its members in the future. SAPA president Datuk Abang Abdul Wahab Abang Julai said discussions and meetings have taken place with relevant parties to explore the possibility of setting up a laundry shop […]
Santubong schools to benefit from SPM Students’ Breakfast Initiative
KUCHING: A total of 21 schools in the Santubong constituency are set to benefit from the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) Students’ Breakfast Initiative, gearing up for the impending examinations. Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stated that the initiative is designed to provide breakfast to students before their exams, […]
English-Iban translation dictionary launched to preserve and develop Iban language
KUCHING: Dr Lambat Linong, research officer at the Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) and coordinator of the English-Iban translation dictionary project, pointed out that the production of the dictionary is a crucial responsibility in preserving the Iban language, ensuring its continuous development, and maintaining relevance in the current global era. Collaborating with lecturers from the […]
Empowering youth via impactful events
KUCHING: Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Demak Laut branch remains committed to implementing diverse programmes that empower youth and contribute to the overall prosperity of the region. In an effort to nurture future leaders and active contributors to society, the branch has planned a series of impactful programmes for youth and the community. According […]
Call to improve children’s digital literacy
KUCHING: Digital literacy among children must improve due to the increasing competitiveness in education that is becoming more apparent. The number of children receiving early education before entering primary one in Sarawak showed a 98.85 per cent increase last year. In stating this, Chief Political Secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman encouraged the children […]
Raw Kitchen trailblazes vegan innovations
IN the heart of Kuching, the Raw Kitchen Company (Raw Kitchen) stands as a beacon of culinary innovation and environmental consciousness. The core philosophy of Raw Kitchen revolves around the belief that the best flavours come from ingredients nurtured by the community. The commitment to using organic and locally sourced produce is not just a […]
Exposing sister to porn lands man in jail, caning
KUCHING: The Sessions Court here sentenced a 33-year-old man to eight years in prison and three lashes of the cane for exposing his younger sister to pornographic materials on a smartphone. Judge Iris Awen Jon meted out the sentence after the accused pleaded guilty to a charge framed under Section 15(e) of the Sexual Offences […]
