Author: Alexandra Lorna

No substance to articles; personal attack uncalled for

BETONG: Two online articles written by peninsula-based writer Nehru Sathiamoorthy are inaccurate and do not reflect political maturity. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s (UKM) Center for Development, Social and Environmental Studies, chairman, Professor Dr. Novel Lyndon said the articles were more about perceptions and assumptions. “Nehru should not have attacked the personal

Police and MCMC to initiate investigations

KUCHING: Blog writer Nehru Sathiamoorthy and the associated news portal are urged to stop making or publishing provocative articles. In making this call, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang said that the matter concerned is now in the hands of the police and the Malaysian Communications

Deputy minister lauds youth participation at SMeC 2024

KUCHING: The participation of Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM) Young Souls in the Sarawak Media Conference (SMeC) 2024 highlights the youth’s commitment to Sarawak’s future. In stating, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said that the inaugural SMeC 2024 has shown a

Opting for elevated roads on peat soil

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Works will look into the need of constructing elevated roads on peatland areas, said its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said when choosing a method to build an elevated road, it is usually due to necessity. “Why is it necessary? It is because

Unimas Primary Health Centre set to begin operations in September

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Primary Health Centre (PKP) here is set to begin operations this coming September. In stating this, federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that PKP is the first phase of the Unimas Teaching Hospital development project. “The phase 1 has been

Teacher in Orang Asli school named award winner

KUCHING: Taylor’s College and its student engagement arm, The Risers, have crowned Shawn Stanly Anthony Dass as this year’s RISE Educator Award winner. According to Taylors’ College, in a press release today (June 13), the dedicated educator who teaches in a remote village in Gerik, Perak, was awarded RM5,000 for

Draft paper on ‘K’ indicator heads for Cabinet

KUCHING: A draft paper on the issue of incorporating the ‘K’ indicator into the Malaysian Identity Cards of children whose biological parents are unknown will be presented to the State Cabinet for policy approval. In stating this, Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the

UiTM body wins praise for developing young

KUCHING: UiTM Sarawak Alumni Association (Mitsa) has won a pat on the back for organising human capital development programmes involving secondary schools in Sarawak. In stating this, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said as a UiTM alumnus, she is proud of Mitsa’s achievements, which

Getaran Kesenian Melayu Concert showcases Sarawak’s rich Malay heritage

KUCHING: The Getaran Kesenian Melayu Concert, held last night (June 8), celebrated the vibrant heritage and traditions of Sarawak’s Malay culture. Distinguished guests at the concert included Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi. Also in attendance were Premier

RM17b sought to fix health services

SEMATAN: Sarawak needs RM17 billion to comprehensively upgrade its healthcare facilities, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. “This includes not just replacing clinics, but also overall improvements to healthcare facilities across the state,” he told reporters after attending the Jelajah Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) Series 1 programme