Move to preserve Sekapan-Malay language
KUCHING: The workshop on the validation of the Sekapan-Malay Language Vocabulary Manuscript has yielded promising outcomes for the preservation of the Sekapan language. Held from May 23 to 26, the workshop was a joint initiative of the Sekapan Ethnic Association, Belaga, and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). One of the aims of the workshop at […]
Diverse perspective approach key to good journalism
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The field of journalism is not only about delivering authentic and accurate information as it requires using a diverse perspective approach in providing an understanding of current issues to the community. New Sarawak Tribune executive editor, Harry Henry Julin, said every journalist has a different perspective and it is important […]
Youth green leaders workshop, anyone?
KUCHING: An environmental group, Sarawak Eco-Warriors, is inviting youth to take part in the Sarawak Youth Green Leaders Workshop 2023. The workshop from May 20 to 21 is aimed at bringing together 20 youth aged 18 to 35 based in Kuching. It will address knowledge and capacity gaps in biodiversity governance and empower youth to […]
Workshop educates public on estate management
SIBU: Nearly 30 participants attended a Wills and Administration of Estate Workshop organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu in collaboration with PLUX Incubation Hub at PLUX’s premise here recently. According to the organising chairman Simon Tiong, the workshop aimed to raise awareness about estate management among the public. The workshop’s speaker, lawyer Siew […]
Getting down and dirty all in a day’s work
KUCHING: It is quite awkward to see a woman having a workshop and working as a mechanic, getting her hands dirty in engine oil, dirt, dust and so on in a field of work which is usually dominated by men. Throw in the stigma of women not having a deep understanding of cars, it is […]
Training workshop on rights of persons with disabilities
KUCHING: The first Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Advocacy Training will engage policymakers and legislators focusing on the rights of this group with the necessary tools and knowledge. Mind Brew, Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS) and Âûtsome Kch are cohosting the convention on Feb 18. MHAS spokesperson Laura Kho said […]
Dutch help sought to develop food industry
KUCHING: Efforts to develop the food industry and agricultural sector will receive a boost following Sarawak’s decision to collaborate with the Netherlands. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said he is confident the partnership with the Dutch government will be successful as the Netherlands is the second-largest food […]
Public invited to business law workshop at Sibu Digital Innovation Hub
SIBU: Sibu Digital Innovation Hub (SDIH) invites the public to attend a basic business law workshop at its office in Jalan Kuda here. According to SDIH, the workshop would be held on Nov 4 (Friday) from 10am to 5pm. One of the aims of the workshop is to raise awareness among traders and entrepreneurs about […]
Swinburne organises public speaking workshop and competition
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus’ team of cross disciplinary academics together with the Dayak Bidayuh Literary Society (DBLS) recently organised a hybrid public speaking competition and online public speaking workshop. Over 60 participants comprising Form 4 students and teachers of five schools under the Serian District Education Office participated in the workshop. The […]
25 attend export excellence workshop
KUCHING: A total of 25 local companies, professionals and experts from different industries here are attending the Sarawak Export Excellence (S.E.E.D) Workshop 2022 from Oct 25 to 28. The workshop is organised by the state Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investments. Its objective is to empower local businesses in building a Sarawak brand to […]
