Author: News Desk

Debat Diraja IPT C’ship: Intellectual platform for shaping future leaders

KOTA SAMARAHAN: University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) hosted the Debat Diraja Championship 2024 among institutions of higher learning (IPT) to cultivate a new generation of competent and intellectually sharp young leaders. The grand finale at Arena Gemilang, DeTAR PUTRA, UNIMAS, was officiated by Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr Zambry

Campaign to raise public awareness about dangers of rats to public health

SIMUNJAN: The rodent infestation control campaign is aimed at educating the public on preventive measures for rodent breeding and the importance of maintaining cleanliness in the surrounding areas. Simunjan District Council (MDS) secretary Oldrige Ripat Eric said rodents not only damage property but also carry serious diseases such as leptospirosis

Shuib to sue TikTok user for making false claim

COMEDIAN Shuib is set to take legal action against a netizen for making false allegations about his beverage company, Bubblebee Sdn Bhd. The 40-year-old entrepreneur revealed that the baseless accusations that the individual made on social media platform TikTok have caused his company to incur losses amounting to millions of

Diana Danielle ready to accept court decision on divorce

ACTRESS Diana Danielle is ready to accept any outcome regarding her divorce proceedings with husband Farid Kamil, which is set to be held at the Federal Territories Syariah Lower Court on Wednesday. Diana, 33, also expressed hope for a positive resolution for both parties. “I don’t have any new updates

DBKU wraps up successful Criterium and Road Race

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) wrapped up a successful weekend of cycling action with the DBKU Criterium 3.0 and DBKU Road Race 2.0, held on November 16-17 in Kuching. In a press statement by DBKU today (Nov 18), they stated the back-to-back events attracted top cyclists from across

Over 4,600 recipients of  welfare assistance in Betong

DEBAK: A total of 4,686 residents in Betong have benefited from the Social Welfare Assistance (BKS) programme, involving an expenditure of RM1,831,650. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the number of recipients was recorded as of October this year. “A total of

Landowners secure NCR survey certificates

PADAWAN: Eighteen landowners from Kampung Bengoh Rais received documentation certificates under the Dayak Bidayuh National Association’s (DBNA) Land Documentation Project. The certificates confirmed the surveying of their Native Customary Rights (NCR) land. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil urged Mambong constituents to prioritise surveying and documenting their NCR land.

Mawan reelected as Sarawak Scout Council President for 2025-2027 term

KUCHING: Tan Sri Datuk William Mawan Ikom has been reelected as the President of Sarawak Scout Council for the 2025-2027 term. The new office bearers also saw Mohamad Safri Datuk Abdillah elected as Deputy President, while Juma’at Ibrahim, Kho Ik Teck and Mohadi Mobin were elected as Vice Presidents. Peter

Historic Blue Carbon Project launched in Sarikei

SARIKEI: A dialogue session on the Sarawak Blue Carbon Project was recently held in Kampung Selalang, marking the inaugural Blue Carbon Project in Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak. Organised by Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Islam Kuala Rajang (LAKIKR) in collaboration with Worldview Climate Solutions (WCS) Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the event brought together

Neelofa shares photos of her sons, confuses netizens

Malaysia’s famous host and entrepreneur Noor Neelofa caught the attention of netizens when she shared the antics of her two sons, Muhammad Bilal and Abdullah Abbas, on social media. One netizen said that she can’t distinguish between Bilal and Abbas in those pictures as they both look alike adding that