Author: Fasiha Khushiri

RM38,150 in prizes await participants of Siol Mountain Bike Challenge 2022

KUCHING: A prize money totalling RM38,150 awaits participants of the Siol Mountain Bike Challenge 2022. Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is the organiser, and it takes place at the Siol MTB Track, Bukit Siol here. “This competition is a collaboration with the Malaysian National Cycling Federation and Sarawak Cycling Association,

BPHB hosts family adventure convoy

KUCHING: The Information Department (JaPen) Sarawak has teamed up with Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) to stage the Malaysian Merdeka Family Adventure programme this year. Director of Sarawak Information (JaPen), Jaafar Jantan said the State level programme could not be held for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Alhamdulillah,

Varsities seek solutions for unconnected majority

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) recently collaborated with the University of Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) and University for Development Studies (UDS) in Ghana on a course which addressed unconnected people. “ICT4D in the Field” was a global community service learning course that was open to students undertaking the masters’ course with bachelor-level

STIDC plans million bamboo seedlings by 2030

SIMUNJAN: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) will develop bamboo seed nurseries in Bintulu, Lawas and Miri in the future. Its General Manager, Datuk Hashim Bojet said, this is to ensure sufficient quality bamboo resources in Sarawak in an effort to develop the bamboo industry in the state. He said,

Unimas-Japan collaborate on producing global citizens

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A programme which seeks to produce graduates who are perceived by stakeholders and future recruiters as active, determined and independent global citizens has been carried out by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). This was done in collaboration with its Japanese strategic partner, Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT). The international

Rep hands over donation to storm victim

KUCHING: Tanjong Datu assemblymen, Azizul Annuar Pehin Sri Adenan extended a donation to the victim affected by the storm that blew off the roof of the kitchen. It resulted in the total demolish of the kitchen structure of the house belonging to Fatimah Dani in Kampung Stunggang Melayu Lama yesterday.

Angling for a prize catch at Tellian

KUCHING: Come the dry season the usual quiet along Sungai Tellian, located more than five kilometres from Mukah town, makes way for a hive of activity. This is when hordes of anglers descend on the river in the hope of landing a prize catch from boats, overhead bridges, jetties and

Early education a template for growing up

KUCHING: Early education provided by Tabika Kemas can bring about positive attitudes and instil a culture of knowledge among children. And participation in extracurricular activities and talent-based programmes can leave a positive impact in the long term, thus becoming a guide before they step into the real world of schooling.

Lodge school raises money for children’s cancer society

KUCHING: Lodge International School raised more than RM36,000 for the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS). Three teachers, including principal Markus Gatuman, three parents and 15 students went bald for the campaign. A food sale was also held, with students and teachers from both primary and secondary sections setting up stalls.

Pepper board discusses cooperation with state ministries

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy visit from the Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB) at his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya here on yesterday (Aug 12). The courtesy visit led by MPB chairman Baharuddin Dato Mokhsen discussed cooperation between MPB and two