Sarawak Fair to promote trade and tourism
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA and TANIA MATU KUCHING: The upcoming Sarawak Fair 2022 in Singapore will promote the state as both an investment and tourism destination to generate sustained interest in its products and services. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the fair organised by the Sarawak Trade, Investment and Tourism Office Singapore […]
GE15: Ustaz Kazim withdraws as BN candidates in Larut
IPOH: Barisan Nasional (BN) chief communication coordinator Mohd Shafiq Fhadly has been announced as the party candidate for Larut parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election (GE15) to replace independent preacher Datuk Mohammad Kazim Elias. It was announced by Pahang BN chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad at an event to unveil BN candidates for state […]
TVS help sought to promote Orang Ulu culture
MIRI: A discussion will be held with local television station TVS to highlight and promote the Orang Ulu’s diverse culture. In disclosing this on Sunday night during the Persatuan Wanita Orang Ulu Miri’s beads fashion show and Malaysia Day celebration dinner, the Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin said he would arrange for TVS […]
Promote products online via smartphone
SARATOK: Traders in the rural areas are advised to actively use smartphones to promote their products online. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said nowadays most traders at least have basic knowledge to use social media applications such as Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok. “I’m sure the community often presses (uses) the application every day, so this is […]
AirAsia urged to play bigger role in promoting Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Transport Ministry has urged budget airline AirAsia to play a bigger role in promoting Sarawak within the BIMP-EAGA region and other international destinations. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said he had a discussion with AirAsia Berhad chief executive officer Riad Asmat last month on the matter. “Therefore, I hope this will […]
SEDC, Bank Rakyat to jointly promote entrepreneurship
KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Rakyat) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday (Jan 28) to promote entrepreneur development programmes in the state. The programme will include joint promotions, development, enhancement, and capacity building among local entrepreneurs. The signing at Wisma Bapa Malaysia was witnessed by […]
Tegas tech immersion programme to promote digital innovation, entrepreneurship
KUCHING: The Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) Tech Immersion Programme (TTIP) aims to promote digital innovation and entrepreneurship, in line with the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2018-2022. TTIP is a six-month programme to empower local tech talents, students and fresh graduates to jumpstart their career in the innovation entrepreneurship ecosystem. “The programme will run […]
Promote vaccination to traders
SIBU: More than a quarter of the traders at Pasar Minggu Sibu in Taman Indah, Teku here have not registered for Covid-19 vaccination programme yet. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh discovered this when he visited the market on Sunday. “From our survey at this market, many traders do not want to […]
Kolej Komuniti Mas Gading in recruitment drive
KUCHING: Kolej Komuniti Mas Gading (KKMG) organised a ‘Program Gerak Gempur Pengambilan Pelajar Baharu’ recently, to promote the college to villages in Bau, Lundu, Kuching and Padawan. “The two-day programme was conducted with strict compliance of Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOPs) guidelines,” KKMG said in a statement. “Our staff met with community leaders and influential […]
Continue to promote integrity
KUCHING: The state’s Certified Integrity Officers (CeIOs) who have been appointed at various government departments and agencies are urged to continue to play their role and promote the importance of having the highest level of integrity. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said that the state government has produced […]
