Author: Clement Erik Wong

Unique TVS programmes not available on other stations

KUCHING: The various television programmes broadcast on TVS have their own uniqueness compared to the content available on other stations. Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Suhaimi Sulaiman said many of the television programmes found on the channel were exclusive to TVS and not available on other television stations.

TVS content on par with full-fledged TV station

KUCHING: The various programmes aired on TVS since its inaugural broadcast last Saturday have been on par with that of a full-fledged TV station. Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Suhaimi Sulaiman said although TVS was currently in its test run, it was unnecessary to have the ‘test run

‘We are not going to relax’

KUCHING: The launching of TV Sarawak (TVS) was a momentous achievement for Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Suhaimi Sulaiman. According to him, tears of joy were shed upon seeing TVS making its on-screen debut last Saturday. He expressed gladness in seeing that TVS had not encountered any significant

Mere excuse to stay on

DR MAHATHIR’S CLAIM KUCHING: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s claim that his supporters did not want him to retire from active politics is just an excuse to justify his actions in not quitting politics. A senior fellow of National Council of Professors (MPN), Dr Jeniri Amir said the former premier should

Facing acute manpower shortage

PALM OIL INDUSTRY KUCHING: The palm oil industry in Sarawak is now facing acute manpower shortage due to the closing of international borders. Sarawak Oil Palm Plantations Owners Association (Soppoa) chairman Tiong Chiong Ong said this resulted in millions of ringgit in losses due to partial harvesting, slowdown of work

Looking to produce nipah palm-based honey, vinegar

SPAOH: Local cooperative, Koperasi Apong Saribas Berhad, is looking to produce two nipah palm-based honey and vinegar. According to spokesman Rasli Muslimen, the cooperative acquired a building at the Spaoh Agriculture Station as its factory, adding that Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas had given permission for it

Get licence for your business

KUCHING: Entrepreneurs are advised to get licences for their business operations. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah in making the call, said licences played a key role in easing the process of applying for government-provided assistance for businesses. “Without licences, it would be

Association welcomes TVS

KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) welcomes the establishment of Sarawak’s very own television station TVS, to be broadcasted on Astro Channel 122. According to Perais president Rapelson Richard Hamit, Sarawak should have its own TV station after not having one for an extended period of time. He said the

Fadillah tests negative

KUCHING: Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof breathed a sigh of relief as he had tested negative for Covid-19. This came after he attended a meeting recently which was also attended by a member who had tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday (Oct 5). “I had undergone a screening and

Sarawak respects Brunei’s stance

LIMBANG: The state government respects the stance taken by Brunei in imposing additional procedures on Sarawakians entering the country. Assistant Agriculture Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the additional procedures were imposed to ensure the safety and health of Bruneians against the spread of