Author: Ma Chee Seng

Smart agriculture takes centre stage

KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) held a Satellite Digital Programme yesterday (June 14) in conjunction with the fifth International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2022 (IDECS). Theme ‘Smart Agriculture’ it was held at the SMA Heritage and Creative Innovation Center (CHIC). In a statement, the organisers said the programme will

Getting input from children’s perspective

KUCHING: The suggestions and opinions proposed by the Children Representative Council (MPKK) are being taken into account in an effort to resolve issues and make the people of Sarawak prosperous, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development said the five main issues listed

Union calls on MoE to address ongoing concerns

KUCHING: Newly-elected Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Kullin Djayang has urged the Ministry of Education (MoE) to address concerns regarding Education Service Officers (PPP) in Sarawak. In making the call he said this was because when promoted to the DG 52 grade, headmasters and senior assistants (primary school) had to

Register as EPF members, urges e-Kasih participants

KOTA SAMARAHAN: About 15,751 e-Kasih participants across Sarawak are still not registered as EPF members, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. This causes them to be ineligible to participate in the Kasih Suri Keluarga Malaysia (KSKM) programme, said the Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-being Development. Fatimah said they

Challenge yourself at Perlis marathon

KUCHING: The Perlis Nakawan Ultra Run-cation themed ‘The Thrill of Northern Trails’ seeks to recover and redevelop Perlis’ sports tourism, advancing the local economy in neighbouring areas, and popularising attractive places in Perlis. The marathon calls on runners from Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and West Kalimantan to challenge themselves to take

Varsity to emphasise digital, hydrogen economics

KUCHING: i-CATS University College will transform their curricula to emphasise the relevance of digital and hydrogen economics in ensuring students are equipped with appropriate knowledge, said Professor Dr Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce. The i-CATS vice chancellor further stated that the courses will provide students with competences and abilities that will

Happy buses operating again

TEBEDU: The resumption of the ICQS Tebedu bus operation between Sarawak and Pontianak has brought various emotions among the people who commute using the buses. Reporters from Sarawak Tribune were able to interview our friendly neighbour from Pontianak, Indonesia on their reactions and feeling when they are able to cross

Pontianak-Kuching bus service resumes

TEBEDU: The Pontianak-Kuching cross-border bus service started again yesterday.   Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said 10 authorised buses are permitted to ply the route between Pontianak and Kuching across the Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS). Officiating at the ceremony to relaunch the service at the

Kuching Jazz 2022 to feature popular Indonesian artiste Afgan

KUCHING: The Kuching Jazz Music Festival, which takes place on Oct 28 and 29, will feature popular Indonesian artiste Afgansyah Reza or Afgan. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Afgan had many fans in Malaysia and Sarawak. “After this festival has

Effective service delivery for state’s progress

KUCHING: The Innovative and Creative Convention (ICC) conducted by ministry-level departments and agencies will enhance services and delivery, and benefit the state’s economic development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said such engagement can generate fresh innovative, creative ideas while also benefiting the ministry in a variety of ways. “They