Author: Margaret Ringgit

Collaboration to enhance technical education

KUCHING: In a bid to empower the local community and strengthen technical education, Mas Gading Community College (KKMG) has initiated a collaborative effort with Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEX) Lundu. This partnership aims to address pressing issues such as reducing school dropout rates and encouraging Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

College students shine in technology competition

KUCHING: Sixteen students groups from Mas Gading Community College showcased a host of projects at its Information Technology Certificate Project Competition and Exhibition here recently. The students who are pursuing the Information Technology Certificate Course displayed projects on simple applications, Internet of Things (IoT), big data management, websites, video multimedia

Maxim educates pupils about road safety

KUCHING: In commemoration of World Children’s Day yesterday (Nov 20), Maxim E-hailing organised a day-long programme in Kota Samarahan, Kuching, Bintulu, Miri, and Sibu. The programme, conducted at primary schools, involved pupils from Standard 1 to Standard 6. A team of police officers, in collaboration with the Maxim team, held

Health clinic receives RM24,000 worth of medical equipment

MIRI: The Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia, through its Miri Liaison team, has donated medical equipment worth RM24,000 to the Long San Health Clinic in Ulu Baram. The contribution includes 10 types of essential medical devices aimed at improving the clinic’s facilities, which serve as the healthcare hub for

New route proposed for Telang Usan communities

KUCHING: Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau has proposed a new alignment for the Long Lama to Long Panai road. The suggestion was made when Dennis led a delegation from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Telang Usan, comprising leaders from its Women and Youth Wings, to a courtesy call on

ESG disclosure workshop for SMEs in Bintulu on Nov 22

KUCHING: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen their sustainability practices will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights at the upcoming Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG) Workshop. Organised by Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), the workshop aims to simplify and streamline Environmental, Social

MP takes Dr M to task over Chinese signboard jibe

MIRI: Miri MP Chiew Choon Man has taken exception to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s recent jibe about the prevalence of Chinese-language signboards in Kuala Lumpur shopping complexes. He dismissed Dr Mahathir’s depiction of Malaysia “becoming part of China” as an attempt to alienate Malaysians from one another.

Small rural school hosts inter-school camp

MIRI: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Sebatu Baram, a small rural school with just seven teachers and seven students made a big impact by hosting an inter-school camp from Nov 15-17. The event brought together 32 students from four schools for a weekend of learning, adventure and camaraderie. The camp organised

Sarawak bodybuilder secures 3rd place at World Championship

MIRI: Local bodybuilder Azri Asmat Sefri clinched an impressive third place in the Men’s Bodybuilding 55kg category at the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship. The prestigious competition took place in the Republic of Maldives from November 5 to 11, 2024, and brought together participants from 13 countries, including