KUCHING: Despite a light drizzle this morning, residents of Satok remained enthusiastic as they participated in a Merdeka Walk to commemorate the upcoming National Day celebration. Some 100 residents walked 1.4 kilometres from Kampung Bandarsah to the Darul Hana Bridge at Kuching Waterfront, waving their Jalur Gemilang flags. Satok assemblyman
KUCHING: The Samarahan Division has been selected as the host for the celebration of the official birthday of His Majesty the 17th Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, which will feature various events to honour the occasion. According to the Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, the celebration aims to highlight the
KUCHING: A significant stride towards inclusivity has been taken with the handing over of the site for the first Autism-Friendly Playground in Borneo and Malaysia to the contractor. According to Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, the playground, estimated to cover around 4,000 square feet within
KUCHING: The Sarawak AgriFoodTech Sustainability Impact Fund, the first of its kind in Malaysia, has been launched to provide the necessary capital to scale and grow agrifoodtech ventures in the state. The groundbreaking effort, established in collaboration Borneo Ventures Link (BVL) and First Frontier Ventures (FFV), under the Sarawak Ministry
KUCHING: Sarawak has made a written pledge to cover half the estimated RM700 million cost to host the Sea Games in 2027. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this commitment has been given despite the event’s higher price tag compared to the
KUCHING: Sarawak is hoping to collaborate with Terengganu particularly in the area of tourism in future. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, in this instance, pointed to the potential for direct flights between Terengganu and Sarawak This can further enhance connectivity and boost
KUCHING: A workshop on digital technology targeted the provision of the latest digital tools and generative AI technologies to secondary school teachers here. Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) which spearheaded this initiative partnered with Sekolah Menengah Min Lit Batu Kawa to host the one-day workshop as part
KUCHING: A record turnout of over 10,000 people braved the rain to take part in the Mayor’s Walk 2024 here Sunday. An ecstatic Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng expressed his heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering support. Visibly moved by the community spirit of the participants,
BRISBANE: A landmark agreement was reached this week boosting bilateral trade and investment between Sarawak, Malaysia and Queensland, Australia, setting the stage for stronger economic ties. This was after a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Australia Malaysia Business Council Queensland (AMBCQ) and the Sarawak Australia Business Chamber
KUCHING: State-owned private hospital, Normah Medical Specialist Centre recently hosted its annual Open Day, marking 36 years of operational excellence, and featuring 45 booths with variety of activities at its premise yesterday (Aug 17). The celebration underscores its top-tier patient care and acclaimed services, reaffirming its steadfast dedication to enhancing
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