Author: Doreen Ling

‘S’wak Pay’ one of many collaborations with China

KUCHING: By working together with China-owned company Huawei, the state hopes to develop a digital payment system known as ‘Sarawak Pay’. Also known as an ‘e-wallet’ system, it aims to enhance the development of financial technology in the state. This was revealed by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg

PKS Kuching Branch members pay courtesy call on minister

KUCHING: The Persatuan Kayan Sarawak (PKS) Kuching Branch paid a courtesy call to Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth, and Sports Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah at his office at Baitulmakmur here on Wednesday. During their visit, Karim was briefed on PKS’s proposed activities for the year and was

First Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival 29–30 Sept

KUCHING: The first Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival (KWJF) will be held from the 29 to 30 of this month here at Grand Margherita Hotel. According to Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth, and Sports Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, they are hoping to turn it into an annual event.

247 school students tested positive for drug abuse in 2016

KUCHING: For the whole of last year, 247 school students were tested positive for drug abuse throughout the state. According to Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth, and Sports Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, out of that number, the highest number involved Kuching with 34 cases. “This is still

The Dance Academy gets RM5,000 grant

KUCHING: Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family, and Childhood Development Datuk Hajah Fatimah Abdullah donated RM5,000 as an MRP grant to The Dance Academy. According to Fatimah, an interview was held to look for a CEO to head the art council that the state government is looking to set

Three focus areas for solidarity programmes’ implementation

KUCHING: Three focus areas are targeted by the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family, and Childhood Development that has been tasked to implement programmes for solidarity. This was revealed by its minister, Datuk Hajah Fatimah Abdullah, during a press conference at her office in Bangunan Baitulmakmur here on Wednesday.

Calling entries to ‘We Sarawakians & My Colourful Happy Family’ contest

  KUCHING: The state Barisan Nasional Backbenchers’ Club (BNBBC) and Political Secretaries Office from the Chief Minister’s Office will organise the ‘We Sarawakians & My Colourful Happy Family’ contest. According to Chief Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Abdullah Saidol, the contest is held in conjunction with the upcoming Malaysia

Saberkas TGM in October expects 430 delegates

KUCHING: The Sarawak United National Youths Organisation (Saberkas) will be having their triennial general meeting (TGM) which will expect approximately 430 participants. It will be held from this coming October here in Kuching. This was revealed by its deputy president Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn during a press conference at

Three orchid contests held in conjunction with APOC

KUCHING: Three orchid contests were held yesterday in conjunction with the Pre-Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC) here in the State Library. As such a prize giving ceremony was also held for the three competitions namely the Individual Orchid Competition, Educational Institutions (Landscape Display) Competition, and International Orchid Landscape Competition. For