Saturday, 12 April 2025

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Merdeka programme boosts KRT bonds

BALINGIAN: In an effort to enhance community ties, the Merdeka Semarak Ria programme will solidify relations among local community watch groups, known as Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT). Scheduled to take place at Pasar Lama Balingian from August 25 to 27, the program coincides with the celebration of the 66th National

Tellian education bureau eyes human capital growth

MUKAH: The establishment of an education bureau under the Tellian state constituency is an important initiative for the development of human capital, especially in the Mukah area. Assemblyman Royston Valentine said its purpose is to plan and implement programmes and human capital development activities through an educational platform. “This is

Mukah farmers body told to explore bigger market

MUKAH: Members of the Mukah Area Farmers Association (AFA) are encouraged to explore the market more widely for the agricultural products produced. Mukah AFA chairman Manuchihr Smith said this also involves the packaging and relabelling of products. “This packaging and relabelling process can be done under the Mukah AFA brand.

Awards in October to recognise excellence in arts and culture

KUCHING: The highly anticipated Sarawak State Cultural Arts Awards will be held in October. This prestigious event is jointly organised by the Department of Culture and Arts, Sarawak (JKKN Sarawak), the Sarawak Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, and the Sarawak Ngoncong Group Association. The ceremony aims to

Learn from COVID-19 lessons, says minister

DALAT: We should view the COVID-19 pandemic as a learning experience instead of just focusing on its negative aspects, according to the Minister of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Fatimah recalled that Sarawak began its journey towards the digital economy under the leadership of Prime Minister