Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Man checking traps in jungle goes missing

LIMBANG: A 40-year-old man has been missing since Monday (Feb 14). In a statement today the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the Limbang station received a call from the Bambangan police station on the incident. “A team was dispatched to Kampung Mersam, Jalan Meritam where the victim, Mohamad Saiful

Man killed after struck by car

KUCHING: A man was killed after he was hit by a car late Monday at Jalan Setia Raja here. “The incident took place at around 7.30pm. The victim was walking when he was hit by the car. “He suffered serious injuries to the head and was sent to Sarawak General

More business opportunities expected through setting up of Sago and Nipah board

KUCHING: The establishment of the Sago and Nipah Development Board will provide more business opportunities as well as empowering small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) in the sago and nipah industry. In supporting the Sago and Nipah Development Bill, 2022, Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor said this is in line

Award recipients share university experiences

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Four graduates expressed their happiness and gratitude after years of studies resulted in them receiving special awards during the 25th Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Convocation ceremony, on Monday (Feb 14). They received the Royal Education Awards (also known as Pingat Jaya Cemerlang), the Chancellor’s Award and the Pro-Chancellor’s

Unimas students’ resilience on show during pandemic

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is holding its convocation ceremony in compliance with Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP). “For the past two years, the pandemic has impacted policies and practices of institutions of higher learning, public and private. “For this year’s convocation ceremony, we are adhering strictly to SOP

Covid-19 victim awarded posthumous Master’s degree by Unimas

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A posthumous Master’s degree has been awarded to a Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) student who passed away due to Covid-19. The late Muhammad Hisyamuddin Mustapha died one semester away from completing his Master’s in Corporate Business Administration. His scroll was received by his wife Nurliyana Amira Kamisly, 33,

3,587 to receive scrolls from UNIMAS during convocation do

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 3,587 graduates will receive their scrolls in the 25th Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Convocation Ceremony which begins today. UNIMAS graduates will receive their scrolls – Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD), Master’s Degree and Bachelor Degree. The ceremony is officiated by Head of State Tun Pehin

Federal Constitution: Amendments will protect Sarawak’s rights and its people

KUCHING: While citizens have their own opinion on the amendment to the Federal Constitution, most importantly, it ensures the protection of Sarawak’s right and its people. “There are individuals commenting on this matter, but for me, I believe this will guarantee the protection of our rights in the constitution,” said

Roads at last for Kampung Biya Jaber

KUCHING: Kampung Biya Jaber, Jalan Puncak Borneo will finally have roads after waiting for 30 years. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said that the village’s roads would be constructed after the Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Office has approved the project. “The new project is in the 12th Malaysia