Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Huang checks in on development, community welfare

SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii, recently visited several longhouses along Jalan Kim San to gauge the progress of infrastructure and address local concerns. The longhouses visited include Rumah Tlajan Lat, Rumah William Girang Rimba, Rumah Sherliza Ingkas, Rumah Patrick Jingan, Rumah

Suspension bridge and access road officially opened

SIMANGGANG: A new suspension bridge and access road to Sungai Undop in Kampung Ijok was officially opened last Saturday (Sept 7), almost five years after completion. The Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project was built at a cost of RM410,000. Its official opening was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and

Sarawak Library, Curtin collaborate on knowledge sharing

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Library and Curtin University Malaysia are to collaborate in knowledge sharing, promoting reading materials, digitisation and staff training programmes. These collaborations are contained in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked by the two entities on September 3. “Curtin University Malaysia also signed several Memorandums of Understanding

Bonsai park in the works to attract tourists

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is planning to create a bonsai park, aiming to draw tourists and promote natural planting activities. DBKU Commissioner Hilmy Othman expressed that the park’s establishment will encourage broader interest in bonsai cultivation and serve as a valuable resource for the community on bonsai

Eight out of 10 applications involve illegitimate children

KUCHING: A total of 10 citizenship applications in Sarawak were received and presented at the state level monthly meeting of the Special Committee on Citizenship Status (JKSSK) under Article 15, here today (Sep 5). Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that out of

Governor tours Affin Bank headquarters

KUALA LUMPUR: His Excellency, the Head of State of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and Her Excellency Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi seized the opportunity to explore the Affin Bank Headquarters situated within the bustling international financial hub of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) building on

Swinburne Sarawak academics bag awards for education and research excellence

KUCHING: Three distinguished academics from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus have been honoured with national awards at the recent Private Education Excellence Awards 2024, presented by the Private Education Co-operative of Malaysia (Educoop). Dr Jeffrey Jee Teck Weng, a senior lecturer from the School of Business; Ir Dr How

Isuzu D-Max owners participate in Merdeka convoy

PETALING JAYA: Isuzu D-Max owners showcased their patriotic spirit by participating in the Isuzu Merdeka Convoy, part of the company’s initiative to celebrate Malaysia’s 67th Independence Day. Around 3,300 participants with 900 Isuzu D-Max vehicles gathered at 36 Isuzu outlets nationwide, from Alor Setar to Keningau, before setting out on

UNIMAS spearheads Open Science evolution

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is spearheading a transformative movement in scientific research and education by embracing Open Science practices and actively participating in the prestigious OPEN ASIA project. Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, OPEN ASIA aims to foster collaborative research and innovation across Asia,