RCC to offer TAR UC’s Bachelor of Business Administration

KUCHING: In its efforts to widen access to education particularly for Sarawakians, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) took the first step in offering its programme in the form of a franchise by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Regal City College (RCC) Kuching. The MoA, which was signed on March 5 via […]

Unimas, Utsunomiya University carry out e-EduTour2021

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and its strategic partner Utsunomiya University Japan (UU) have carried out their student mobility programme virtually. Unimas and UU were confident in emulating the normal EduTour programme which has been conducted since 2018 into a complete online version that was aptly named as e-EduTour2021. In a statement, Unimas said the […]

Virtual Asean International Furniture & Furnishings Show on March 8 to 19

KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) will be participating virtually in the Asean International Furniture & Furnishings Show VX 2021 which will be held from March 9 to 18, showcasing the Sarawak Young Designers (SayD’SignersSarawak) and their creativities. All are welcome to visit STIDC’s booth to view the various new designs created by SayD’SignersSarawak. […]

Churches face challenges in conducting services through online

BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Churches are facing challenges in conducting services in the virtual realm due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The parish priest of St James’ Anglican Church in Kampung Quop, Father Handi Ipo said it was challenging to send the message across to the congregation with the change in conducting […]

Pustaka introduces numerous services

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka Negeri Sarawak) will host its virtual Chairman’s Annual Address tomorrow from 9am to 5pm. Pustaka Sarawak board of management chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Hamid Bugo will be giving the annual address 2021 on its Pustaka’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel. “The annual programme aims to introduce the […]

Virtual, hybrid events as alternatives

KUCHING: In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, industry players in the business events and related sectors have adapted to doing things differently through virtual and hybrid events. For instance, Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) president Datin Dona Drury-Wee said that the Asia for Animals (AfA) coalition — which SSPCA is a […]

Inviting artists to join virtual art residency

KUCHING: Haus Kch will host virtual art residency programme to help Malaysian artists that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The creative community hub’s “K[otak]ku” programme is to encourage experimentation and innovation in artistic creation and support career sustainability through capacity-building in self-management and documentation skills. The programme is supported by the Cultural Economy […]

Unimas celebrates Class of 2020 virtually

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) organised the “Unimas Class of 2020 Virtual Ceremony” to celebrate 3,210 undergraduates and 343 postgraduates who have completed their studies in their respective fields this year. It was a great success. Unimas Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the completion of studies was a joyous event particularly […]