Subsidy gas sales event gets overwhelming response
SIBU: First come, first serve basis caused residents around Permai here to flock to attend the subsidy gas sales programme which was held by Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew ‘s Service Centre yesterday. According to Ling, a total of 400 gas cylinders were snapped up before the conclusion of the time set at 10.30 […]
Overwhelming response to KJA2023
KUCHING: This year’s Kenyalang Journalism Awards 2023 (KJA2023) has received an overwhelming response with a total of 353 entries from media practitioners all over Sarawak. President of Federation Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA) Andy Jong Wan Joon said that from the 353 entries, 79 entries were for the Malay category, 76 entries for the Chinese category, […]
Sarawak pavilion at China global fair receives enthusiastic response
KUCHING: The Sarawak pavilion at the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) 2023 in Beijing is a hit among visitors. It is attracting overwhelming response, drawing visitors in with its unique offerings spanning investment opportunities, culture, tourism, food, and beverages, as well as educational and other services offered by Sarawak. “CIFTIS serves […]
theSTAGE third series to run this April 7
SIBU: After the overwhelming response to its first and second series, theSTAGE is now back with its third series, running from April 7 to 9 at Rajang Esplanade. By reaching out to 4,000 audiences for its first series and 6,000 audiences for its second series, the event is expected to reach up to 10,000 audiences […]
Pesta Tasik Baru to be held again
BAU: Pesta Tasik Biru will again be organised next year following its successful 11-day run this year. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep as saying that the celebration of the festival this year was extraordinary with support coming from various parties. “Among the parties involved are employees […]
Sarawak North Hash run attracts 1,300 people
MIRI: One thousand and three hundred runners including international participants from Brunei, Indonesia, Australia, Japan and Singapore participated in the third Sarawak North Hash on Friday. The event was flagged off by Cr Jeffery Phang who represented Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, at the Miri Indoor Stadium. Phang, in his opening remarks, […]
Hope King Charles III can bring peace, reconciliation
WITHOUT doubt, Queen Elizabeth II was honoured with the most elaborate State Funeral the world has ever seen. The sheer number of official ceremonial processions, lying-in-state, church services, the special sessions of parliaments, and overseas kings and leaders driven around in commercial buses are overwhelming! I do not think anyone anywhere has ever seen such […]
Consumers’ Day receives overwhelming response
KUCHING: Consumers’ Day hosted by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has received an overwhelming response from the public. Its three-day programme, which started on Friday and ends today, is for the community as an appreciation for the support that they have given. Besides that, the Consumers’ Day event aims to further create awareness regarding the services […]
80,000 throng Malaysian Family Aspiration Tour
By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: More than 80,000 visitors have thronged the three-day state-level Malaysian Family Aspiration Tour 2022 held at Dataran Perayaan, Petra Jaya which concluded today. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said indeed the event has attracted many people besides receiving an overwhelming response. “I was informed that we […]
Kuching Food Festival a hit after two-year lull
By Noor Syahhira Hady & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: One million visitors are being expected to throng the three-week Kuching Food Festival this year. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng is upbeat about hitting the target given the public’s overwhelming response from the first day of the festival. “This festival is […]
