Author: Doreen Ling

SukSar revived after 27 years of hiatus

KUCHING: Around 882 athletes from all over the state converged for the first Sarawak Games (SukSar) after 27 long years. The launching ceremony for the event was officiated by the Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg, who was represented by the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth,

CM launches Public Service Day 2017

KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) was launched by the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here yesterday. “Many of you have read about it from the papers or from the government website, but I am sure, you will be

120 participate in ‘City of Unity’

  KUCHING: Approximately 120 participants attended the ‘City of Unity’ workshop at the Sarawak State Library here which was jointly organised by Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and 1Malaysia Foundation (Y1M) from 11 to 12 December 2017. The purpose of the workshop was to increase the momentum of Kuching as

S’wak Amateur Masters top M’sian Masters

KUCHING: The Sarawak Amateur Masters emerged as overall champions for the Speedo Malaysian International Masters 2017 swimming championship, here, on Saturday. With a combined score of 1,559 points, they beat New Wave Swimming Club and the Chinese Swimming Club who finished second and third with 1,391 and 181 points respectively.

89 pct S’wak Internet users on Maxis 4G LTE network

KUCHING: More Sarawakians are enjoying the best data experience on Maxis’ 4G LTE network, which has now reached 89 per cent of the population. According to Maxis Head of Sarawak Region Alex Bong, users in the following towns now have access to 4G on their mobile phones: Siburan, Bau, Lundu,

The Spring launches ‘Merry Poppins Christmas!’

KUCHING: The season of Christmas is not just about receiving presents or enjoying the food, but it’s also about love for our family, friends, and the less fortunate. This was said by Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Professor, Dr Sim Kui Hian while attending the launching of the

Sarawak Energy awards 99 scholarships

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy awardeded 99 scholarships as part of its ongoing efforts to develop talents in the state and contribute to a competent workforce. The scholarship presentation ceremony took place at Imperial Hotel here yesterday, at which the scholarship was presented to the company’s employees as well as students. According

995 operations conducted by State Immigration this year

KUCHING : The State Immigration Depar tment , through their ‘Hari-Hari Operasi’ dan ‘Konsep Gempur Terus Gempur’ programmes, has conducted 995 enforcement operations and inspected 22,233 foreigners in the state throughout this year. Its director Ken Leben said that the 995 operations (up until Dec 2) was an increase as

‘Both BM, English important languages’

KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Education and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee disagrees with the assumption that one is unpatriotic if he or she prioritises English over Bahasa Malaysia. “Personally, I do not agree with it because both languages are important and furthermore, both have been accepted as the state’s official

896 graduate from PPKS, i-CATS

KUCHING: A total of 896 students graduated from the Sarawak Skills Development Centre (PPKS) and International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS) during a convocation ceremony in Kuching yesterday. Held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), it saw Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Datuk Abang Openg