Broader Sarawak, bigger opportunities
KUCHING: As Sarawak is now regarded as a region, more opportunities will come, said Business Events Sarawak (Sarawak Convention Bureau) Chairman Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg. In light of this, he urged local business communities to step up the game by actively contributing to and accelerating the region’s economic development and growth, including […]
High hopes for city expansion in 2023
KUCHING: As another year ends, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and the city of Kuching must both look back and then look forward. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that there is much to look forward to as a renewed period of growth and development for the city look certain and the city council […]
iC-MAS 2022 to enhance cultural heritage researches
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The International Conference on Media and Society (iC-MAS 2022) is an ideal platform to exchange knowledge and expertise on cultural heritage researches. Professionals sharing their expertise and current research with the participants at the iC-MAS 2022 is crucial to enrich social capital and promote cultural diversity, said Professor Dr Wan Hashim Wan Ibrahim. […]
International gastronomy conference a huge success
KUCHING: The E.A.T: Taste of Borneo Conference 2022 (EAT) was successfully held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from Oct 14 to 16. The three-day conference was participated by more than 200 delegates from around Southeast Asia. “It is important to tackle Sarawak’s food security and food waste management as it is something that benefits […]
MBKS to enforce ‘no straw, no polystyrene containers’ policy effective Jan next year
KUCHING: The Kuching City South Municipal Council (MBKS) will be implementing the “No Polystyrene” policy in all coffee shops, eateries and restaurants in the city effective January next year. Kuching City South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this in his speech at dialogue on no plastic straw and styrofoam containers with representatives from the […]
Pustaka wins UNESCO literacy award
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) has won the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganIsation (UNESCO) Confucius Prize for Literacy 2022 in conjunction with International Literacy Day on Sept 8. According to a press release yesterday, Pustaka is awarded with the recognition from UNESCO through the ‘People Accessible Network for Digital Empowerment and Inclusivity […]
Niah excursion attracts over 100 delegates
MIRI: About 100 over delegates participated in the excursion to Niah National Park. The excursion was part of the three-day programme in conjunction with the International Conference on Niah National Park for World Heritage Site Nomination which commenced on Sep 5 until 8. Upon arrival, all delegates and participants were greeted by Niah National Park […]
Niah National Park eyes World Heritage Site status
By Barry Allen MIRI: The Sarawak Museum Department hopes that Niah National Park will be recognised as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2024. Its director Tazudin Mohtar said in the event it would be the second World Heritage Site after Mulu National Park which was […]
Tourism to gain with World Heritage Site status
MIRI: Tourism here will benefit in a big way should Niah National Park be accorded World Heritage Site status by Unesco. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it would automatically put Miri on the world map. “Going to Niah from the city centre takes about one and […]
SFC eager to elevate Cradle of Life
MIRI: Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s (SFC) utmost priority is to champion biodiversity conservation. In stating this, SFC chief executive officer Zolkipli Mohamad Aton said one of SFC’s core thrusts is to develop, enhance as well as promote nature-based and community-based ecotourism products. “It is befitting for SFC to collaborate with our strategic partner, the Sarawak Museum […]
