KUCHING: Ramtiniwati Ramlee left her village for the city to seek better prospects after completing her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) nearly two decades ago. Her journey led her to what would later become a successful — and meaningful — career. In 2006, she came across a songket weaving course organised
“Most importantly, it can increase productivity, value-adding jobs and long-term development towards a high income state,” Prof Geoffrey Williams Basically it refers to the worldwide network of economic activities, commercial transactions and professional interactions that are enabled by information and communications technologies (ICT). It can be summed up as the
KUCHING: The recently proposed dual carriageway to connect Serian with Gedong, Samarahan, Asajaya and Sebuyau is an important link to transform the areas into food baskets. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said essential infrastructure such as roads and bridges would support the state’s efforts to modernise its agriculture
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to strengthen and improve security checks at its airports and entry points along the state’s border to curb drug trafficking and smuggling activities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said though the drug abuse situation in Sarawak was not at a worrying level,
KUCHING: Sarawak is investing in various infrastructure and technology to modernise and increase agriculture production in the state. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state would build more agro parks in various locations, focusing on upstream and downstream activities and to ensure Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to strengthen and improve the security checks at its airports and entry points around the state’s border to curb drug trafficking and smuggling activities. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said though the drug abuse situation in Sarawak was not at
KUCHING: The temporary freeze on Indonesian workers entering the country will not cause major issues to various industries in Sarawak. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the ban would affect Sarawak as well since it was a national policy. “I was made to understand
KUCHING: Unrealistic! This is the view of an academic who says education and raising public awareness on the need to wear facemasks in enclosed areas are more effective than reintroducing compounds for failing to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs). Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi, of the Faculty of Medicine
KUCHING: Time Zone officially opened its first East Malaysian store at Vivacity Megamall here, offering a wide range of trendy watches as well as other accessories. Marketing manager May Yan said among brands available at the store are Ice-Watch, KOMONO, William L.1985, Techné Instruments, Greyhours, Corniche, Bravur and Marathon Watch.
KUCHING: Sarawak songket, the traditional Malay handwoven and intricately patterned fabric, can fetch thousands of ringgit depending on its patterns or motifs as well as the material and workmanship. Sarawak songket is usually worn during special occasions, festivals and traditional events – Sarawakian women would usually pair it with Keringkam
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