Pustaka encourages students to attend research report presentation

MIRI: The public, especially students are encouraged to attend the presentation of research reports from Local Cultural Heritage competition among secondary schools in northern Sarawak on Sept 26 - 27

The competition organised by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri and Sarawak Education Office was held in February this year.

“We encourage the public, particularly students and teachers to attend any session or the whole two-day presentation by 39 groups from 17 secondary schools in northern Sarawak.

“Presentations on both days will be held from 8am to 5pm at the library’s auditorium. Admission is free,” said a spokesperson.

The competing schools are Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Haji Bujang, SMK Lutong, SMK Pujut, SM Science, SMK Lopeng Tengah, SMK Taman Tunku, SMK Riam, SMK Subis, SMK Bakong, SMK Marudi, SMK Temenggong Datuk Lawai Jau, SMK Tinjar, SMK Long Lama, SMK Medamit, SMK Merapok and SMK Kidurung.

MP Sibuti Lukanisman Awang Sauni has been invited to officially close the competition and present prizes to winners on Sept 28.

The objectives of the competition include providing exposure in research-based writing including how to search for information through authentic sources besides planning, collecting, analysing, interpreting, synthesizing, formulating and recording the information obtained to form a complete and comprehensive study result on preserving customs and culture in Sarawak through writing. For further information, contact the organiser at 085-422525, or email to Lilian Baun Pulo (lilianbp@ sarawak.gov.my), Mohd Khadzrie Mohd. Ramzie Faizal ( khadzrrf@ sarawak. gov. my), Abdul Aziz Kassim (abdulak@ sarawak.gov.my) or Zuwahir Ilias (zuwahiri@ sarawak.gov.my).