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Serian International Remote Control Carnival draws more international participants

SERIAN: The Serian International Remote Control Carnival has thrilled folk here yet again, and this time with even more international participation. The fifth edition drew 154 participants from Dubai, Thailand, Brunei, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Indonesia, and Peninsular Malaysia, with eight categories contested. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk

Assemblymen key to ensuring agency success

SERIAN: Assemblymen in Bidayuh majority areas are key to empowering the implementation of the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). Its chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said as men on the ground, they can study the challenges and potentials available in the state constituencies involved. The nine

Four anak Dayak to present at Oxford symposium

KUCHING: The Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) is sponsoring four participants in the Oxford Education Research Symposium, which will be held at Oxford University, United Kingdom from Dec 12 to 14.. Its chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, noted that the study done by these participants was a noble effort in

New Cabinet truly representative

KUCHING: The new Cabinet truly reflects a unity government, says Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) president, Datuk Mutang Tagal. He noted that there are 19 Muslim ministers in the 28-member Cabinet, including five Chinese ministers, three non-Muslim Bumiputera ministers, and an Indian minister, as well as seven

Romeo and Juliet of Shanghai

Book title: These Violent Delights ISBN: 9781534482777 Author: Chloe Gong Publisher: Simon & Schuster US Publication year: 2020 Price: RM59.90 This place hums to the tune of debauchery. This city is filthy and deep in the thrall of unending sin, so saturated with the kiss of decadence that the sky

Give time to new Cabinet to deliver, says Kiang Chiok

KUCHING: Sarawak wants stability in the federal government so that everyone can strive to expand the state instead of engaging in pointless politicking, says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman said this was evident through the representation of various political parties

Targeted assistances to entrepreneurs hoped

KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Miri branch looks forward to the good policies under the new cabinet lineup of the unity government. Its Chairman, Mohammad Hafiz Rohani, expressed hope that with the appointment of Datuk Ewon Benedick as the new Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, more targeted assistance would

Tengku Zafrul, Rafizi’s appointment gets chamber’s nod

KUCHING: The Sarawak Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIS) welcomes the appointments of Rafizi Ramli and Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as Ministers of Economic Affairs and International Trade and Industry, respectively. Its secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai noted that both figures had acquired invaluable experience in

Sarawak committed to ensuring welfare of OKU taken care of

KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities (OKU) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as able-bodied members of society. Through its Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry, various initiatives have been carried out to promote the full, effective, and inclusive participation of OKUs in

Sarawak govt supports Chinese primary schools

SERIAN: The Sarawak government is always supportive of Chinese primary schools, says Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Hui Kian. He pointed out that every Chinese primary school in Sarawak serves students of all races, which shows the spirit of unity. “The most important thing is that we all need