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Lace up and give back

KUCHING: Sarawak Skills celebrated its 30th anniversary with a Charity Run today (Nov 3), drawing over 562 participants. Organised in collaboration with the Sarawak Electronics and Supporting Industries Companies Association (SECA), the City Jogger’s Club (CJC), and the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), the event aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle

BPHB donates 30 life jackets to SRB

KUCHING: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has made a meaningful contribution to water sports safety by donating 30 life jackets to the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB). This initiative reflected BPHB’s commitment to fostering safe practices at water sports events, particularly in response to the recent challenges faced during such gatherings.

The heart, humour of existence

By Emy Lindsay Book Title: A Little Philosophy of LifeAuthor: Robert J. BurdetteISBN: 978-1021393197Publisher: Legare Street Press The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries. – René Descartes “A Little Philosophy of Life” by Robert J. Burdette is a reflective collection

Aspirations of business leaders for the upcoming State Budget

BY JACQUELINE DAVID KUCHING: The Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions hopes that the state government will consider setting up a special fund, like the Sarawak focused private equity (PE) fund to be the capital investor for the Small Medium Enterprises (SME) sector in the state.

SUPP Bawang Assan Branch’s TGM on Nov 9

SIBU: The stage is set for a seamless transition of leadership at the forthcoming triennial general meeting (TGM) of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP)’s Bawang Assan Branch members on Nov 9. Its branch chairman, Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew, expressed his immense pride in the discipline and good cooperation

Sim retained as SUPP Stakan branch chief, Sivanesan keeps secretary post

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch ended its election process, appointing new office bearers with the unanimous support of its members and supporters, here. The nomination process, which took place from 9 am to 5 pm yesterday (Nov 2), was conducted according to party guidelines and saw

Oh, for the love of a dog

‘My idea of absolute happiness is to be in bed on a rainy day with my blankie, my cat, and my dog.’ – American novelist, Anne Lamott.   One piece of news made me very happy this week. I learnt that although Indian tycoon Ratan Tata passed away recently at

Understand, implement and prosper

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has urged members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kuala Rajang to understand important government policies, such as the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). “By understanding and actively implementing these policies, PBB members can become active participants in the growth

Batik Air’s Bintulu-KL flights hold much promise: Tiong

KUCHING: The launch of Batik Air’s direct flights between Bintulu and Kuala Lumpur promises substantial benefits for business and tourism. Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said with Bintulu’s continued growth as an industrial hub, the demand for flights has surged considerably in recent years. “Delays

Governor, wife join over 1,500 participants at fun run

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi joined more than 1,500 participants at a fun run this (Nov 2) morning. Wan Junaidi and Fauziah were also invited to officiate at the Sarawak Information Systems Sdn