Author: Alexandra Lorna

Former rep authors book on political journey

KUCHING: The book titled ‘Those were the Days, Memories Forever” authored by Datuk Alfred Yap detailing his 20 years of political journey has been launched. When interviewed, Yap said the book comprises photos and relevant events happening in 20 years especially during his political career as former Batu Kawah assemblyman.

Concert to feature Indon Dangdut singer

KUCHING: Koplo Pentas Borneo 2024 on February 17 will feature special performances by popular Indonesian Dangdut singer Siti Badriah together with two bands, namely, Keris Patih and Luvia Band. Pentas Borneo Sdn Bhd’s project manager Mohd Shahren Shuib said that the music concert would involve  two Indonesia genre music, namely,

Over 101k individuals have received second booster dose

KUCHING: A total of 101,313 eligible individuals have received their second COVID-19 booster dose as of Jan 2, 2024 in Sarawak. According to the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) KKMNOW website, the figure equals to 3.6 per cent of the total population in the state. While a total of 1,594,865 or

Urgent for Malaysia and Sarawak to embrace digital advancements

KUCHING: Malaysia and Sarawak have no choice but to move forward in the digital era, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said that biggest challenges of digital age are data, encompassing issues such as maintaining the integrity, integration, security, effective governance and adhering to standardised practices.

SPM candidates invited to join seminar

KUCHING: The Bandar Kuching Parliamentary Service Centre is inviting candidates of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) to participate in the upcoming Seminar Pecutan Akhir SPM Bahasa Melayu on January 20, 2024. According its MP, Dr Kelvin Yii, his office will hold the seminar for this year’s SPM candidates at Islamic Information

Premier hints takeover plans and educational milestones in 2024

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted at upcoming significant developments as Sarawak gears up for the arrival of New Year 2024. During the 2024 New Year Countdown at Kuching Waterfront, Abang Johari teased an imminent takeover of substantial organisations within the state, refraining from

Sarawak state flag named “Ibu Pertiwi”

KUCHING: The Sarawak state flag has been officially named “Ibu Pertiwi,” signifying the motherland. In announcing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the flagpole at Kuching Waterfront, the tallest in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, will also bear this name, while the accompanying square will be

Sarawak anticipates influx of foreign visitors in 2024

KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to receive a surge of visitors from China, India, and Gulf countries throughout 2024. Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sarawak Chapter chairman John Teo attributed this expected surge to the government’s announcement of a 30-day visa waiver for China, India and Gulf countries markets, effective from

2023 a successful year for Sarawak, says Uggah

KUCHING: The year of 2023 has been a highly successful year for Sarawak, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the unity, resilience, perseverance and political stability in the state have allowed the Sarawak Government to function uninterrupted throughout the year. “It was a year of trailblazing

Cultivating local talent in chip designs

Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor Sdn Bhd was established in 2022, a boutique fabless chip design house which is a wholly owned company by the Sarawak government through the Sarawak Research and Development Council under the purview of the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD). SMD Semiconductor sets its