Friendship cities on the card
KUCHING: Kuching South City (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng and China’s Consul-General Xing Weiping discussed the possibility of establishing friendship cities between Kuching and China. Wee said the discussion revolved around the ability to share Sarawak’s and China’s cultures in their efforts to boost tourism and business potentials. “As China is one of the […]
Open forum for culinary players
KUCHING: United Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Kuching will organise an open forum for all gastronomic and creative players in the city. The half-day event will be held on July 13 at Community Hall Kuching South City Council (MBKS) starting from 8am until 12.30pm. The announcement came off following the designation of Kuching as a creative […]
Get the young to go into songket weaving
KUCHING: The future generations must be encouraged to take an interest in the art of songket weaving and appreciate its cultural value. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it was crucial to preserve and safeguard original songket motifs, elements, and designs which had been passed down […]
Ensure survival of our rich cultures
KUCHING: The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) can play an integral part in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of rapidly increasing globalisation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that as borders blurred and cultures mixed, it was crucial to ensure Sarawak’s rich cultures remained prominent and not be lost in the […]
Archival Papers Find Place in UNESCO’s Memory of World Register
Nanyang Volunteers – Part 3 Dr Julitta Lim Shau Hua, the president of the Association of Sarawak Chinese Academic Research (ASCAR), recalled that the year 2019 marked the 80th anniversary of the epic event of the Nanyang Volunteers. A year earlier, 2018 was the most significant year, as the ‘Archives of Nanyang Volunteer Mechanics and […]
State to benefit from UNESCO-certified Sarawak Delta Geopark
The Sarawak government is committed to elevating the Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) as a UNESCO Global Geopark after its certification this June. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the geopark was expected to be certified after it had gone through an evaluation process following its recognition as a national geopark on Jan […]
To sir and madam with love
She pulled me out of my shell by sharing her love of books. – American computer programmer and entrepreneur, Bill Gates on his teacher, Blanche Caffiere To all the teachers who have made a difference in my life and the lives of their students, I send you my love in conjunction with Teachers’ Day tomorrow. […]
Spotlight on cultural heritage and diversity today
KUCHING: World Heritage Day is observed on April 18 every year to promote awareness about cultural heritage and diversity around the world. Set with a different theme annually, UNESCO has encouraged partners world-wide to hold various activities to commemorate the celebrated day. This year, it has announced the international day for monuments and sites under […]
State looks forward to more visitors
KUCHING: The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 held in the heart of Kuching City will boost Sarawak’s tourism industry with the arrival of more visitors in the future. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg thanked the federal government for choosing Sarawak, particularly Kuching as the programme’s host this year. “Kuching is among the […]
Transforming Miri, Subis, Niah by 2030
Greater Miri Plan to develop Division by 2030 KUCHING: The Miri Division will be developed and transformed by the year 2030 through the implementation of the Greater Miri Plan. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that the plan covers Miri, Subis and Niah. “As you know, we want Niah […]
