Author: Nura V Lorna

Wan Junaidi and wife enjoy breakfast at local cafe

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi enjoyed a delightful breakfast at Fian Cafe, Satok here this morning (Oct 8). Their arrival was warmly welcomed by officials from Astana Negeri Sarawak, setting a cheerful tone for the gathering. Joining the

Seminar delegates feted to dinner

KUCHING: Delegates to the International Seminar on Aspiring Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark were feted to a dinner at the Waterfront Hotel Kuching on Monday night. The dinner was part of the three-day international seminar taking place from October 7 to 9 showcasing the unique cultural heritage of Bumi Kenyalang

Sarawak Delta Geopark: Its natural value will not be compromised

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic that the Sarawak Delta Geopark will become Malaysia’s third United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Global Geopark (UGGp). Targeted to attain global geopark status by 2026, he said that experts from UNESCO have been engaged to

State working on attaining Unesco recognition for geopark

KUCHING: Sarawak is currently in the advanced stages of preparing documentation to attain Unesco Global Geopark (UGGp) recognition for the Sarawak Delta Geopark. Permanent Secretary to the Natural Resources and Urban Development Ministry Datuk Abdullah Julaihi said this preparation includes the submission of the Letter of Intent (LOI) to the

200 villagers turn up for health outreach programme

SERIAN: Kampung Mujat here has become the latest beneficiary of the Waja Squad Refresher programme. The programme aims to ensure no village is left out by bringing a comprehensive health awareness platform to rural communities, providing them with the same access to resources and information as those in urban areas.

More Bumis enrolled in Sarawak’s Chinese schools

KUCHING: Aided Chinese primary schools in Sarawak serve as a melting pot for the multiracial students, providing an inclusive education environment. Association of Boards of Management for Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian Divisions president Datuk Jonathan Chai said last year saw 38 per cent of students

Aerospace course to be launched soon at i-CATS University College

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is set to launch a ground-breaking aerospace and satellite programme at i-CATS University College next week. He said the new discipline will involve collaboration with the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and technology contributions from China in satellite

SGH gets RM130,000-ultrasound machine from OCIM Sdn Bhd

KUCHING: OCIM Sdn Bhd (OCIM) donated a RM130,000-ultrasound machine to the Radiology Unit of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) as part of its commitment as a corporate sponsor for the Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Sarawak (Sabati). The symbolic handover was conducted by OCIM advisor Dr Kim

UNIMAS must stay ahead with future-ready programmes, says TYT

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has urged Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) to accelerate its progress by offering programmes that are aligned with the needs of future industries. He stressed the university must stay relevant by equipping students with the skills required to thrive in

Tourism potential in croc habitats at protected areas

BELAWAI: Several locations have been earmarked as wildlife protection areas including Kuching Wetlands, Pulau Seduku in Sri Aman, Rajang Mangrove National Park and Sibuti. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said these areas could not only serve as crocodile habitats but also be