Second KAIB online held at UiTM Sarawak
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The second Borneo Islamic International Conference (KAIB) was held online through the Zoom platform last Thursday (Mar 11) based at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Samarahan Campus 2. The programme, which was organised by Pusat Pengembangan dan Penyelidikan Islam Borneo (PPIB), UiTM Sarawak, was themed ‘Islamic Medicine and Treatment in Facing the Covid-19 […]
Set on producing right manpower
MIRI: The Sarawak government is focusing on three integral components — education, science and technology — to produce the right manpower, especially in facing the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed this when officiating at the opening of Riam Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) multipurpose […]
Fully use futsal field
KUCHING: Youths in Kampung Hijrah Bako were asked to make full use of the new futsal field there to play sports and hone their talents. This would be good in avoiding social problems which are a waste of time, said Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. “I believe that all of us have talent […]
Betong all set to host biggest event
PBB MINI CONVENTION BETONG: This coastal town is all set to host its biggest event this year – Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) mini convention Betong Zone tomorrow (Saturday). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who is the convention’s organising chairman said some 650 delegates from 14 branches would attend the function. The […]
Boutique’s opening a success amid pandemic
KUCHING: While the Covid-19 pandemic has shattered many local businesses, the newly opened Tino Collection at China Street here has shown its potential by achieving promising success even within its first month of operation. Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais officiated at the boutique’s grand […]
One-stop centre for mental health
MIRI: A newly launched ‘Galeri Minda’ of Mentari Miri in Rumah Kenyalang at Tanjong Lobang will serve as a one-stop centre (OSC) for those who have mental health issues. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the centre yesterday, Miri mayor Adam Yii said besides providing support to those seeking treatment, the centre could help deliver […]
