Four anak Dayak to present at Oxford symposium
KUCHING: The Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) is sponsoring four participants in the Oxford Education Research Symposium, which will be held at Oxford University, United Kingdom from Dec 12 to 14.. Its chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, noted that the study done by these participants was a noble effort in promoting local culture in the […]
Premier receives courtesy call
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the first Malaysian ulama from Oxford University, Datuk Dr Afifi Al-Akiti at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the purpose of Dr Afifi’s visit to Kuching was upon invitation as a candidate interview […]
Orang Ulu student offered to study law at the University of Oxford
KUCHING: A Kayan-Kenyah student Chris Deng Vinsien made history when he was offered to pursue his tertiary education at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Chris, who was born in Baram in the state’s northern region, would be studying law at the university. “I still could not believe it, that I have been given a […]
Dr Masliza, first Malaysian woman Associate Professor at Oxford University
KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Masliza Mahmod made history as the first Malaysian woman at UK’s Oxford University to be promoted as Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine recently. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah yesterday congratulated Dr Masliza on her promotion and acknowledged her brilliance as well as outstanding achievements as a cardiologist. “She is indeed […]
