KUCHING: In line with the Sarawak government’s agenda to preserve its arts, culture and heritage sites, Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) plays an important role in ensuring the art of embroidery and weaving is not lost with time. Today, the production of these traditional clothing including the making of
KUCHING: With the current hot and dry weather hitting major cities in Sarawak, this is also the best time for drinks vendors to boost sales, offering all kinds of cold beverages to quench the thirst. Nur Ira Sarina, 38, from Malihah near here, when met during the last day of
KUCHING: Farmers are placing high hopes that the state government would rejuvenate the rumbia industry in the small town of Mukah. Welfare, Community, Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said with the establishment of a Sarawak Rumbia Board, the rumbia industry could be further developed.
KUCHING: With Sarawak’s multiracial and multicultural society, it is no surprise that more non-Chinese can speak Mandarin. More Bumiputera parents are sending their children to Chinese schools as well. Recently, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg urged Malaysians to not only master Bahasa Malaysia and English but also
SPAOH: Visitors to the Paku River here will get to see crocodiles up close in future. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas hopes this activity will spur tourism in this small town in the Betong Division, and wants it included in Sarawak’s tourism calendar. The magnificent creatures have
KUCHING: Since obesity among Malaysians is still a growing concern, founder of the nationwide weight loss programme, “Jom Kurus”, Kevin Zahri hopes his project can be included in the education module for schools in the country. “We have discussed the inclusion of the programme with the Education and Health Ministry,
KUCHING: Eighteen Muslim non-governmental associations (NGOs) in Sarawak strongly condemned the recent cruel attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The attacks on March 15 killed 51 Muslims including a child and injured dozens who were performing their Friday prayers. In a statement yesterday, the associations said the perpetrator
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been asked to set up an administrative unit to look after the interest and financial needs of Chinese and Mission schools in the state. The Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division president Jonathan Chai made
KUCHING: The Federation of Boards of Management for Aided Chinese Primary Schools of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions deputy president Rodger Chan yesterday thanked the Chief Minister for his genuine concerns and strong support towards Chinese education. “Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is a man of his words. “The RM3
KUCHING: The Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs) Kuching will be upgraded into a digital academy starting next year. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the upgrading is in line with Sarawak’s agenda towards a digital economy. “When it is recognised as an academy, the training certificates would
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