Author: Alexandra Lorna

500 attend tea reception to mark Agong’s birthday

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The screening of the video ‘Tuanku Payung Mahkota’ was one of the special highlights at the tea reception in conjunction with the official birthday of Yang Di-Pertuan Agong at the Sarawak state level. The special video, produced by the Radio Televisyen Malaysa (RTM) Sarawak, was shown on the

Tourism campaign to show Borneo’s best

KUALA LUMPUR: A collaborative campaign launched at the MATTA Fair Kuala Lumpur 2024 seeks to elevate Borneo as Malaysia’s premier tourist destination. The “Discover Borneo: Malaysia’s Favourite Destination” initiative, spearheaded by the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and Sabah Tourism Board (STB), aims to showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage, stunning

MYSED innovative designs show potential for marketable products, says deputy minister

KUCHING: The innovations and designs created by the staff of the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) have the potential to be developed into valuable, marketable products, according to its Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat. He said many of the innovations showcased during this year’s ministry Innovative

Tuak’s potential for global market explored at Borneo Tuak Festival

KUCHING: Sarawak’s traditional rice wine, Tuak, holds significant potential for international commercialisation due to its cultural heritage and global appeal, according to Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts suggested that both the Sarawak government and local communities consider new strategies to

RM88,840 spent on upgrading SK St Thomas teachers’ office

KUCHING: A total of RM88,840 has been spent on new tables, chairs and cabinets, now in use at the teachers’ office of SK St Thomas, following a recent contribution to upgrade the office’s facilities. According to Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, the previous office equipment was in

Crucial platform for collaboration on cardiovascular health

KUCHING: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024 in London was not merely a gathering for medical professionals but also a crucial platform for networking and collaboration, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian. He said participants of the congress have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and

Pierre Cardin Lingerie unveils redesigned concept store at The Spring

KUCHING: Pierre Cardin Lingerie has reopened its newly revamped concept store at The Spring Shopping Mall, uniting four popular lingerie and lifestyle brands under one roof. The exciting new store located at the first floor of the mall is providing local shoppers with a wider variety of choices to suit

Preventing illegal mining on Mount Tabai

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has been urged to improve the management and supervision of Mount Tabai in Bau to prevent future illegal mining activities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasized that Mount Tabai has been designated as a National Park area and stressed the necessity

Sarawak Forestry urged to intensify efforts to curb illegal mining in Bau

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has been urged to enhance the management and supervision of Mount Tabai in Bau to curb illegal mining activities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Mount Tabai has been gazetted as a National Park area and stressed the need for stricter

Sim hopes more will be elected as FACC

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian hopes to see more cardiologists from Sarawak and Malaysia qualifying to be Fellows of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). He expressed such hopes during a series of meetings in Washington together with Sarawak cardiologist Dr. Alan Fong recently. He said