Author: News Desk

Amendment in the works for DUN Standing Orders

BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: A ministerial motion which seeks to amend the Standing Orders of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) will be tabled at the upcoming sitting, scheduled from Nov 11 to 20. DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said the existing

New bill on Natural Resources and Environment  among four

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: A new bill, the Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 will be tabled during the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar said the bill is among four governments bills to be tabled, the

DBP denies burning Iban books

KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak Branch has vehemently denied recent allegations circulating on the Sarawak Public Feedback Facebook page, that the agency burned Iban literature and books. DBP described the claims as unfounded and potentially damaging, stating that they could cause public confusion and tarnish the organisation’s reputation.

Museum receives donation of 27 miniature cannons  

KUCHING: The Sarawak Museum Department has received a significant donation of 27 miniature cannons, marking a notable expansion of its collection. The symbolic handover took place at the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel in the Netherlands, where the cannons were presented to director of the Sarawak Museum Department Nancy

Federal aid sought to complete Belaga road

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has requested the support of the Federal Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) to complete a crucial road project in the Belaga district. A delegation led by Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datuk Seri Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel, met with Deputy Secretary-General

PKR veteran Hadie Suboh dies at 73

MIRI: PKR Sarawak founding member Hadie Suboh passed away peacefully yesterday morning (Nov 8) at the age of 73 at the Borneo Medical Centre. He is survived by his wife and seven children. Miri MP Chiew Choon Man expressed his condolences and described Hadie as a respected fighter and an

New credit card offers exciting prizes

KUCHING: UiTM alumni, graduates, and staff can now enjoy exclusive benefits with the launch of the AFFIN UiTM Credit Card/-i, a collaboration between AFFIN Group and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). “The AFFIN UiTM Credit Card/-i is designed to cater to a wide range of income levels, offering a unique and

Investment in employees yields great rewards

KUALA LUMPUR: Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd has been recognised as a leading force in human capital development, receiving the prestigious HRD Corp Award in the SME Employer category for Sarawak at the 22nd Human Resources Development Awards 2024. The award, presented at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)

Nurturing engineers, one by one

Eleven years ago, Norashikin Sarwar was widowed when her husband passed away from illness. Since then, she has single-handedly raised her family, embracing both the roles of mother and father, and guiding her children toward promising futures. Raising four children by herself was no easy feat, but she managed with

Kuching Parkinson’s Society hosts Members Day to support patients and caregivers

KUCHING: The Kuching Parkinson’s Society (KPS) recently organised a Members Day at Chemsain, Rock Road here, offering people with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers and volunteers a day filled with free services and support. Approximately 100 attendees, including individuals with Parkinson’s, their families and supporters, participated in the three-hour event. Services