Author: News Desk

Social media operators given one month grace period

By Jacqueline David KUCHING: All social media operators have been given a month’s grace period to register with the code of conduct for social media licensing. In stating this Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it was important to ensure social media operators based abroad protected the rights of local consumers.

Visionary Premier with the outlook of a Prime Minister

BY CHAMIL WARIYA I DO not know the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, personally. However, the opportunity to sit at the same table during a lunch after he officiated the Zamalah Wartawan Malaysia event in Kuching on Nov 3, 2018, allowed me to get

Gas aggregator initiative our right, says Premier

GEDONG: The Sarawak government has reaffirmed that its gas aggregator initiative is part and parcel of state rights. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he would take the matter to court if anyone disrespected the matter. “There is (a video) on TikTok saying that with an

Tabung Haji fetes media, fosters brotherhood

KUCHING: Media practitioners play a crucial role as intermediaries in delivering accurate and timely information to the community. In stating this said Tabung Haji (TH) Sarawak regional director Datuk Nurlaila Said, expressed deep appreciation for the contribution of media practitioners in the state. Ans she stressed the importance of maintaining

Villagers attend environmental awareness programme

MUKAH: Over 250 residents from various villages in Pulau Bruit participated in an environmental awareness programme hosted by the Natural Resources and Environment Board Sarawak (NREB) yesterday. According to NREB in a press release, the event aimed to raise awareness on environmental conservation and foster community responsibility for sustainable practices.

A glimpse into Sarawak’s history

BY CAROLINE JACKSON Book title: The History of Malaysia: From Majapahit to ModernityISBN: 9798859781751Authors: Natcha Samak, Einar Felix HansenPublisher: Independently publishedPublication year: 2023Price: Rp237,000 (RM66.15) The game of history is usually played by the best and the worst over the heads of the majority in the middle. – Martin Luther

Join the cybersecurity run on Dec 1

KUCHING: Residents can lace up their running shoes and boost their cybersecurity knowledge at the CyberSarawak Awareness Run 2024 on December 1 at Padang Merdeka. Organised by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) in collaboration with Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), the event will take place coinciding with DBKU’s “Car Free

Feedback from community vital for government’s operation

KUCHING: Constructive views from the public are important to ensure the government initiatives align with the current needs of the community, said Deputy Minister in the Premier Department (Corporate Affairs, Information & UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol. In stating this, he said that without feedback from the community, government initiatives cannot

Retaining wall completed in flood-prone area

SIBU: A gabion retaining wall at Jalan Chew Kung, Bawang Assan, has been completed under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) Fund. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Community Development Team, led by Cr Kevin Lau Kor Jie, conducted a final inspection on Friday. Lau expressed gratitude to road

Upskilling, reskilling vital for state’s future workforce

BY JACQUELINE DAVID KUCHING: Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA) hopes the upcoming state budget will prioritise reaching underserved communities and address critical gaps in education, skills development, economic opportunity, and quality of life. Its president, Dr Florianna Lendai Anak Micheal Mulok cited that investment in the rural educational infrastructures and