Author: Fasiha Khushiri

TVS telemovie ‘Nemu’ on July 22

KUCHING: TVS will broadcast a telemovie titled Nemu on July 22 in conjunction with Sarawak Day. Nemu tells the story of three 15-year-old teenagers – Salem, played by Adhwa Mahyuddin, Peter, played by Stefan Wyatt Kedu Winter and Kiong, played by Eric Ng Kang Wei. They are taken back to

State library to hold Sarawak Day forum on July 21

KUCHING: In conjunction with Sarawak Day, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak will hold a forum titled Sarawak Revolution Towards Prosperity on Thursday (July 21) at 2.30pm-4.30pm at the Special Collection Room, Level 1, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak. The panel members are Dr Noria Tugang, senior lecturer, Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts, Universiti

Session with local writer this Friday

KUCHING: Local writer Jais Sahok will provide tips and share his experience during session entitled ‘Writers Sharing Session: Views and Thoughts towards Sarawak Makmur’ on July 22. Pustaka Negeri Sarawak is organising the session at 11am in conjunction with the Sarawak Day celebration. The programme will be broadcast on the

SHEDA team visits building exhibition in KL

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) branch here went on a study tour to Kuala Lumpur. The delegation visited the Archidex (International Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition) 2022 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), recently. The exhibition draws together architects, interior designers, urban planners,

E-waste campaign on July 23 in Miri

MIRI: The Department of Environment and the Natural Resources and Environment Board together with Miri City Council will hold a Household Electrical and Electronic Waste (BEE) Collection Campaign on July 23. This campaign wants to ensure that used and expired electrical and electronic equipment or e-waste is collected and segregated

Singapore business delegation’s visit ends on high note

KUCHING: The Singapore business delegation’s visit to Kuching ended on a high note after a series of networking sessions, discussions, field trips and presentations. Feted to a welcome dinner graced by Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the 60-person delegation also participated in back-to-back field

Ministry stepping up efforts to empower consumers

SERIAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs’ (KPDNHEP) role is to create awareness and produce knowledgeable consumers, motivated to act and are able to solve problems through the right channels. “The ministry is constantly stepping up efforts to disseminate information to the public so that consumers are empowered,”

Come and celebrate Sarawak Day

KUCHING: Sarawak Day is one of the main milestone events of the Sarawak government which is held every July 22 starting from 2016. This year Sibu Division has been chosen as the host for the celebration at the Sibu Indoor Stadium. Minister of Women, Child Development and Community Welfare, Datuk

Happy reunion after two years ends tragically

KUCHING: Movement restrictions had kept them apart for over two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. So when word finally reached Yusman Basri that his eldest son Azwin, daughter-in-law and his two grandchildren were heading home he was ecstatic, even more so because it was Hari Raya Aidiladha. “When the children

SEB Islamic body distributes sacrificial meat

KUCHING: Muslims across the state converged yesterday for Aidiladha prayers and the ritual sacrifice – the first time in two years – amid the relaxation of Covid-19 standard operating procedures by the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS). “At Kampung Jaya Bakti, Sarawak Energy Berhad’s Islamic Workers Welfare Organisation (PKPI) offered four