Author: News Desk

Hydroponic farming course held for villagers

SEMATAN: Mas Gading Community College, in collaboration with the Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (KEMAS), successfully organised a course on hydroponic planting and maintenance at the Kampung Temaga Dayak Community Hall here. The course aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) members, as well

Use of immersive storytelling in education and business

BY WILSON SUAI MOSES For centuries, storytelling has come in many forms. It is the oldest form of all art. As far as anyone can remember, people gathered and told stories to each other. For some, it has been a sacred ceremony since ancient times. And now, from spoken words

Sarawak civil service teams get world recognition

COLOMBO: Four teams from Sarawak’s public service sector achieved Gold Awards at the 49th International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC) 2024 from Nov 11 to 14 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Led by the Sarawak’s Transformation and Innovation Unit (STIU) director Superi Awang Said, the Sarawak delegation showcased strong teamwork

Coway BEREX enhances Malaysians’ resting pleasure

KUCHING: Coway has marked a new milestone with the launch of its highly anticipated innovative rest and wellness brand, Coway BEREX, crafted to elevate Malaysians’ resting experience in the comfort of their own homes.  In a statement, it said that Coway BEREX aims to rejuvenate, restore, and empower Malaysians amidst

Equipping locals with skills for aerospace careers

SARAWAK is pushing into the aerospace industry with forward-thinking initiatives in education, skills development and infrastructure, led by the Aerospace Academy at Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Lundu and new programmes at I-CATS University College. These efforts are designed to equip local talent with the skills needed for high-demand

Prolonged delay of private housing project leaves 29 buyers in limbo

KUCHING: A prolonged delay in the completion of a private housing project has left 29 buyers waiting for their homes. According to the press statement by the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG), the private housing project, Taman Greenwoods, has been delayed for over eight years beyond

MBKS looks to Nusantara for inspiration

KUCHING: The Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng is keen to integrate smart and advanced technologies into the city’s ongoing Smart City initiatives. “During our visit to Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara from Nov 8 to 10, we were impressed by their focus on state-of-the-art digital

RTM veterans bridge cultures

KUCHING: A group of 41 former senior officers and veteran members of the RTM Veterans Association (PVRTM) from Sarawak, Sabah, and Kuala Lumpur departed for West Kalimantan today (Nov 13). Led by its president Zohara Gani Bathusa and advisor Datuk Norhyati Ismail, the group was embarking on a five-day journey

Private sector workers to see RM1,700 floor

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will implement the RM1,700 minimum wage for private sector employees in the state, said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. “The implementation of the minimum wage applies to employees, including non-citizen workers in the private sector,

Collaboration on community engagement through digitalisation

KUCHING: Both members of Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM)  and Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) are committed to aligning their resources and expertise to enhance community engagement through digitalisation. According to the press release issued by AZAM on Wednesday, this collaboration not only opens new avenues to empower communities in Sarawak but