Abang Johari expected to flag off Sarawak Regatta
KUCHING: The Sarawak Regatta, scheduled for October 28 at Waterfront Kuching, is expected to be graced and inaugurated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari is also expected to be present to witness the highlight of the Sarawak Regatta, the Raja Sungai (King of the River) Cup, which is set […]
King launches National Unity Week 2023
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: A huge crowd comprising people from all walks of life congregated at the Kuching Waterfront as early as 9 am, to witness the official launching of the National Unity Week Celebration 2023 by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today. His Majesty arrived at […]
Their Majesties grace 30th edition of ACWW Triennial World Conference
PUTRAJAYA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today graced the 30th edition of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) Triennial World Conference 2023 here. Al-Sultan Abdullah also beat the traditional gong five times as symbolic of the launching ceremony. The […]
World Quran Hour 2023 launched in Kuching
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Sarawak Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi launched the World Quran Hour 2023 at Darul Hana Mosque here on Thursday (April 13). Themed ‘Humanising the Ummah’, the event was a joint effort between the Pustaka Negeri Sarawak and Rumah Ngaji Sarawak. It aimed to enhance solidarity […]
Long term investment to boost economy
KUCHING: The newly launched RM323 million Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) is a long term investment by the Sarawak government to boost the state’s economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was confident that the new museum would create the desired spin-off effects because of its strategic location in the heart of Kuching and increased accessibility […]
Women have played a key role in government policies
BY NOOR EMMYWATIE KASIMAN KUCHING: The contribution of women in the field of research has influenced government policies and development programmes in Malaysia, especially in Sarawak, says an economist. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Professor Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said the role of women in scholarly writing showed that the contribution of this group was no […]
Book launch part of 2021 Women’s Day celebrations
KUCHING: Two events will be held for Women’s Day by the Department of Women and Family Sarawak (JKWS). A launching ceremony of a book titled ‘Women in Scholarly Writing’ is set for Nov 20 while the Women’s Day celebration will be held on Nov 23, both at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, […]
Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched
KUCHING: The latest business chamber in Sarawak — the Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) — has been officially launched by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg at The Waterfront Hotel here today. The establishment of OUCCI was among the resolutions of the Orang Ulu Cultural Symposium held in Miri in […]
Getting ready for launch of Sungai Tellian floating market
MUKAH: Preparations for the launch of Sungai Tellian floating market here on Jan 2 next year are going well. A meeting on the coordination of the working committee was held at Kampung Tellian Tengah multi-purpose hall on Wednesday. It was attended by representatives from government departments and agencies, non-governmental organisations and others. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh […]
Taib launches Darul Hana Islamic Park
KUCHING: In conjunction with the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration, Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud on Wednesday night officiated at the launch of the Darul Hana Islamic Park located within the grounds of Darul Hana Mosque here. Also, present were Taib’s wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib, Chief Minister Datuk […]
