Author: Nurin Patra

55 complete Kemas-run skill development programmes

KUCHING: A total of 55 participants of skill development programmes were honoured by the Community Development Department (Kemas) in Petra Jaya on Monday (Aug 12). The event held at Wellbest Metrocity Matang celebrated a significant advancement in community empowerment. It recognised the achievements of 10 participants who completed a three-day

Platform to explore higher education opportunities

KUCHING: The upcoming YB Dato Lo Education Fair 2024 aims to provide a comprehensive platform for working adults, students and parents to explore diverse higher education opportunities. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said that the fair will be held at Boulevard Shopping Mall, here on August 10 from

Fund aiding educational events for needy students

KUCHING: The Salvation Army and Boys Home are set to receive significant support through a new fund donation aimed at aiding educational programmes for students in need. The fund donation was brought up by Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang during the press conference for the upcoming YB Dato

Biodiversity nexus initiative set to raise global standing

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is poised to elevate Malaysia’s global standing in biodiversity and environmental conservation through its Biodiversity Nexus initiative. Unimas Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said it has established an Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation (IBEC) focusing on research, education, community engagement and strategic

Chapped lips? Fret not, try an organic lip balm

KUCHING: A passion for organic beauty and self-care products has led a woman and her daughters to embark on their own lip balm business journey. Difficulties in sourcing natural lip balms in the local health and beauty stores that would solve chapped and dry lip problems inspired them to create