KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has launched a new initiative called the BP40 Bursary Scheme. It is aimed at encouraging Bumiputera students to study at three private universities under Yayasan Sarawak, namely, Swinburne University in Kuching, Curtin University in Miri, and Sarawak Technology University in
KUCHING: The 16th Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair is finally back after a two-year lull caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fair will be held simultaneously on Aug 6-7 from 10am to 9pm at the Boulevard shopping mall in Kuching and Permaisuri Imperial City Mall in
KUCHING: Some members of Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta), Sarawak Chapter have yet to renew their memberships and licences since the Covid-19 pandemic struck. “There are currently 10 per cent fewer members. Instead of closing shop, they have not renewed their memberships,” chairman Oscar Choo shared. “Moving
KUCHING: People have little choice but to brace for price increases at eateries following global uncertainties which have led to inflationary pressures and subsequent hikes in the prices of goods. Local authorities are aware of the consequences of price increases on people but are not in any position to rein
KUCHING: Andrew Lo, the secretary of Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), says while it is expected that the majority of employees wanted flexible working hours, this needs to be properly managed by employers. “Flexibility comes in many forms. For example, staggered hours, longer hours, less working days and working from home. “But it
KUCHING: The State Health Department has announced the flying doctor service schedule for Sarikei, Sri Aman, Sibu, Kapit, Limbang and Miri from July 4 to 15. Details of the service are obtainable from assistant medical officer at the Family Health Development branch, Junaidi Othman, at 082-473200 (ext. 296) or 013-841
KUCHING: Sarawak Biodiversity Centre will be hosting a webinar on Herbal Research and Development Claims on June 30. It will be moderated by an expert, Professor Dr Jamia Adzina Jamal from the Drug Herbal Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Centre for IDEA. Dr Jamia will share the discovery of modern
KAPIT: Enforcement officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumers’ Affair (KPDNHEP) Kapit division have conducted a series of surveillance on business premises around Kapit in line with the Anti-Hoarding Ops that was launched in January 2022. The surveillance was done to ensure the availability of controlled essential items
SAMARAHAN: It was truly a happy day for Kota Samarahan as two important things happened on Monday (June 27), said Datuk Peter Minos. The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman explained that the two things were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas being appointed as Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas)
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) received two visits on Tuesday (June 28). The first visit was from senior staff and councillors from Iskandar Puteri Council, Johor Bahru. The purpose of the visit was to learn more about Kuching City and its initiatives. The second visit was from Ryan Baerg,
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