Author: Ma Chee Seng

Alibaba Cloud-SAINS to drive digital public services, AI

KUCHING: Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has extended its partnership with Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS), an ICT systems integrator and solutions provider in Sarawak. The renewed collaboration announced today aims to enhance Sarawak’s digital public services and promote sustainable practices through advanced

Entrepreneurs urged to seek knowledge, use available resources

KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr. Ripin Lamat has stressed the importance of continuous learning for entrepreneurs. He said there is a need for entrepreneurs to seek knowledge and enhance their skills, which are essential for improving management, product quality, and services. “I encourage entrepreneurs

Society hopes to raise RM1m at GoBald event

KUCHING: The countdown has begun for GoBald 2024, the annual awareness and fundraising campaign by the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS). The event is scheduled for this weekend on June 29 and 30. Last year, the GoBald campaign raised over RM900,000, with more than 160 participants shaving their heads. This

Sarawak Metro inks MoU to build linkway

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has taken an important step to improve accessibility in Kuching’s public transportation system. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with IJM Land Berhad and Liang Court Wanisara (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd for the construction of a linkway to one of the Autonomous Rapid

Abdul Karim praises seminar for impact on Sarawak’s tourism sector

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has praised the seminar “Positioning Sarawak as a Key Tourism Hub in Asean” for its crucial and timely impact on Sarawak’s tourism sector. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister noted that as the state accelerates its Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030

A batik journey through tradition and innovation

SOFT-spoken, genuine, dedicated and crafty, at 52 years of age, Helmi Chik has dedicated over three decades of his life to the intricate world of painting and drawing, with a particular focus on the traditional art of batik. His journey into this vibrant art form began at the tender age

Tematu Gawai Carnival, beauty pageant set for June 28-29

KUCHING: The Tematu Gawai Carnival 2024 and the 9th Edition of Bitanding Dayung Gawea Tematu 2024 are set to take place on June 28 and 29. Organising chairman John Pata this year’s event will be held at the Kampung Tematu Multipurpose Hall. He said the theme, ‘Jak Ndi Otin, Samah

PETRONAS strengthens ties with Sarawak media at Ngiling Bidai event

KUCHING: In a bid to foster stronger relationships and enhance collaboration with local media, PETRONAS hosted the Ngiling Bidai Bersama Media Sarawak event’s at Kantin The Granary last night (June 21). PETRONAS Group Strategic Relations and Communications senior general manager Siti Azlina A Latif said media engagement is crucial in

Crucial flood mitigation project in Kuching gets underway

KUCHING: The Project Pembangunan Lembangan Sungai Bersepadu (PLSB) Sungai Sarawak, or the Sungai Sarawak Integrated River Basin Project Package 2, officially commenced today (June 20) following a meeting. Kho Teck Wan, a political secretary to the Sarawak Premier, said this in a Facebook post that the project, which focuses on

Comprehensive journalism course for rural reporters to be held in Cyberjaya

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) will host a comprehensive journalism course aimed at rural reporters from June 25 to June 27. The course at MPI Cyberjaya will cover a wide range of topics essential for modern journalism, including news writing, ethical journalism, and social media skills. On June