Kuching Kampung Heritage

Sarawak’s unique cultures, arts must be preserved – Abg Johari

02/11/201819/01/2019 by Abg M Azimuddin Abg ShafieNo Comments

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak’s unique cultures and arts should be preserved at all times even though it is now the era of information technology (IT). He said cultures and arts must be preserved and promoted through IT to the world. “Through IT, we can showcase our villages to attract people to our culture and that is why the state government is taking these initiatives to develop the Malay villages, where we will develop the infrastructure but still maintain our culture,” he said when launching the Malay Heritage Festival 2018 at Satok Sports Complex on Sunday night. Part of the development of the Malay villages, he added, covers the area behind Kampung Masjid and Bintangor where a waterfront and a bridge are constructed to become part of the Kuching Waterfront. “We have our existing old mosque, and soon to be a floating mosque that takes over from the Indian Mosque. We are thankful because the Indian Mosque has...

“Kampung Heritage” Sebagai Lokasi Pelancongan Warisan Dunia

01/11/201803/02/2019 by Abdul Qaiyum AlidinNo Comments

Kampung Warisan Bandar Raya Kuching atau ‘Kampung Heritage’ merupakan inisiatif Kerajaan Sarawak memartabatkan perkampungan sebagai kawasan warisan sekali gus menjadi destinasi pelancongan dunia. Timbalan Ketua Saintis dan Ketua Penasihat Ekonomi Digital Sarawak Profesor Dr Al-Khalid Othman berkata, Kampung Heritage adalah salah satu daripada empat komponen dalam ‘Old Kuching Heritage’ yang merupakan antara inisiatif di bawah strategi ekonomi digital Sarawak bagi tahun 2018 hingga 2022. Beliau berkata, ini adalah inisiatif Kerajaan Sarawak untuk menjadikan bandar raya Kuching sebagai bandar raya bersejarah yang diiktiraf dunia dan terus menjadi pemangkin dalam meningkatkan ekonomi daripada sektor pelancongan termasuk sosioekonomi penduduk setempat. Jelasnya, selain daripada pembangunan fizikal pemeliharaan dan pengekalan yang berteraskan warisan, dan pelbagai aktiviti berasaskan kebudayaan tempatan turut dirancang dan dilaksanakan. Tambahnya lagi, pembangunan ini dirancang serta ditubuhkan dengan visi menjadikan bandar raya Kuching sebagai sebuah lokasi pelancongan warisan dunia serta dapat menarik pelancong sama ada di peringkat domestik, nasional mahupun antarabangsa. Photo Credits: BorneoPost...

Kampung Warisan Bandar Raya Kuching

01/11/201818/01/2019 by Abdul Qaiyum AlidinNo Comments

KUCHING: Kampung Warisan Bandar Raya Kuching atau ‘Kampung Heritage’ merupakan inisiatif Kerajaan Sarawak memartabatkan perkampungan sebagai kawasan warisan sekali gus menjadi destinasi pelancongan dunia. Timbalan Ketua Saintis dan Ketua Penasihat Ekonomi Digital Sarawak Profesor Dr Al-Khalid Othman berkata, Kampung Heritage adalah salah satu daripada empat komponen dalam ‘Old Ku-ching Heritage’ yang merupa-kan antara inisiatif di bawah strategi ekonomi digital Sarawak bagi 2018-2022. “Ini adalah inisiatif Kerajaan Sarawak untuk menjadikan bandar raya Kuching sebagai bandar raya bersejarah yang diiktiraf dunia dan terus menjadi pemangkin dalam meningkatkan ekonomi daripada sektor pelancongan termasuk sosioekonomi penduduk setempat,” katanya ketika ditemui di pejabatnya di Wisma Bapa Malaysia di sini. Malah, Khalid berkata, selain daripada pembangunan fizikal pemeliharaan dan pengekalan yang berteraskan warisan, pelbagai aktiviti berasaskan kebudayaan tempatan turut dirancang dan dilaksanakan. “Sebagai permulaan, Pesta Warisan Melayu 2018 yang merupakan salah satu aktiviti Kampung Heritage julung kali diadakan pada 27 dan 28 Oktober ini di pekarangan Kompleks Sukan Komuniti Satok dan dirancang untuk dijadikan sebagai acara tahunan,” tambahnya. Pada masa sama...

Anak Limbang Masuk Kota Roman

16/10/201803/02/2019 by Abdul Qaiyum AlidinNo Comments

ANAK LIMBANG MASUK KOTA ROMAN Sabtu petang, 29 September 2018. Berkongsi cerita tentang pengalaman diri, timba pengalaman di negara asing. Sebuah kota berprestij Roman di Itali, Milan nama diberi. Sebelum tiba di kota ulung Roman, sempat berkelana di Melbourne. Semua demi impian, mahu lonjak diri, mahu cipta perubahan. Tidak hanya untuk diri, untuk Sarawak Bumi Kenyalang juga. Ada yang bertanya, kenapa harus tinggalkan Milan? Ringkas bagi yang bertanya, besar makna untuk saya. ‘Ada ruang kosong di Sarawak yang harus saya isi. Jawab saya ringkas. Maksud Encik? Tanya nya lagi, kali ini lebih beria. ‘Ingin sahut seruan arwah Tok Nan, biar menangkan anak-anak Sarawak, jadikan anak-anak Sarawak berani tentukan nasib, jangan biar orang lain tentukan. Biar anak Sarawak berani buat keputusan, dan jika gagal, hanya gagal di peringkat yang belum kritikal’, jawab saya. Bagaimana? Jadikan anak Sarawak sebagai antara yang jaguh dalam industri penerbangan. Pulang sahaja di bumi Sarawak, pikul amanah untuk cipta peluang untuk 30 orang jurutera anak Sarawak untuk timba ilmu, biar jadi cakna....

Majlis Makan Malam Intelektual Melayu Sarawak 2018

29/08/201811/01/2019 by Abdul Qaiyum AlidinNo Comments

KUCHING (8 May 2018): Malays in Sarawak should be thankful for having a political party like Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) which unites the community and never takes their unity for granted. Petra Jaya incumbent Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof who gave this reminder at a fund-raising dinner hosted by Sarawak Malay Graduates Association (IGMS) at a local hotel on Sunday added that Sarawak Malays should look at the Malays in Peninsular Malaysia who are divided by political affiliation. “Here in Sarawak, the Malays are united under PBB which is why we have no issue of division within the community here. I hope Sarawakian Malays will always appreciate unity,” he said. The dinner, which was also held to mark the association’s 24th anniversary, raised about RM100,000 for the association’s activities. Fadillah also advised IGMS to help the Malay community to keep up with the latest technological advances and acquire technical skills. “I believe most of us are aware of latest technologies which can help us in...

MIA Appoints Salihin Abang As New President

29/08/201811/01/2019 by Abdul Qaiyum AlidinNo Comments

MIA Appoints Salihin Abang As New President KUALA LUMPUR (25 August 2017): The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has appointed Salihin Abang as President and Datuk Narendra Kumar Jasani as Vice-President, effective today. Figure 1: A group photo of Malaysian Institute of Accountants President, Salihin Abang (first from left), Sarawak State Secretary, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghan (second from left), and StartUp Borneo Chairman, Abdul Qaiyum Alidin (first from right). "Salihin Abang succeeded Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi, whose term ended on July 26, 2017, while Narendra succeeded Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan, whose term ended on July 15, 2017," said MIA in a statement today. Salihin, who is the Founder and Managing Partner of SALIHIN, was elected as MIA Council member on Sept 19, 2015. He is also the president of the Malaysian Accounting Firms Association, a member of the Association of Malay Chartered Accountants Firms committee, a member of Malaysian Association of Tax Accountants, a fellow member of Chartered Tax Institute...

A New Global Company From Sarawak, Serba Dinamik, Shared Its Success Story

29/08/201811/01/2019 by Abdul Qaiyum Alidin1 Comment

Serba Dinamik to explore innovation and promote startup culture with StartUp Borneo in Sarawak KUCHING (6 May 2018) – Serba Dinamik, the new global company from Sarawak, shared its success story during a dinner talk organised by the Ikatan Graduan Melayu Sarawak (IGMS) or Sarawak Malay Graduates Association at a leading hotel in Kuching. About 200 Malay graduates attended the talk by Dato’ Dr. Ir. Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, the Chief Executive Officer of the company. The talk was part of the program of the association in conjunction with its 24th anniversary celebration this year. Dato’ Seri Fadillah Yusof who was recently the Minister of Works before the parliament was dissolved last month and currently in the midst of campaign for the GE14, officiated the occasion. Also in attendance was YB Datuk Talib Zulpilip, Minister in the Chief Minister Office in charge of Ombudsman and Integrity of Sarawak, Datuk Abdillah Abdul Rahim, CEO of SATT College and Dormani Hotel and Datuk Bujang...

5 Leading Startups to Emerge From Kuching

29/08/201811/01/2019 by Abdul Qaiyum AlidinNo Comments

Let’s take a look at some of Kuching’s homegrown up-and-coming enterprises poised to make a difference KUCHING (August 10): When you’re located 977 kilometres away from the country’s capital and essentially most of the convenience that West Malaysians take for granted, naturally you learn to be independent quickly, finding ways to be self-sustainable. In recent years, Kuching has quickly become a fertile ground for numerous startups that tackle various issues faced by locals, introducing innovative approaches to aid the community. With the help of localised launchpads such as Startup Borneo, more entrepreneurs are able to bring their ideas to fruition, boosting the local economy and creating more job opportunities for Sarawakians. Let’s take a look at Kuching’s most successful startups to be making a difference in Kuching’s entrepreneurial landscape under the guidance of Startup Borneo. Roselle’s Kitchen The company’s main ingredient is in the name and this Sarawakian enterprise is proud of it. Realising the vast agricultural potential that Sarawak possesses especially for the...