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MP distributes 200 back-to-school vouchers

MIRI: Member of Parliament (MP) for Miri, Chiew Choon Man, through his service centre recently distributed a total of 200 back-to-school supply vouchers valued at RM50 for each eligible students from six primary schools and one disabled association within his constituency. These schools were SJK(C) Chung Hua Tudan ; SJK

Young human capital with skills key to country

MIRI: Human capital development among the young generation is key to the country’s ability to face the growing competition in the global economy. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted state Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin as saying progress cannot be achieved without knowledgeable and skilled human capital.

Twice missing senior citizen found again

MIRI: A 72-year-old man who was reported missing after he failed to return home from his orchard on Monday was found alive and well for the second time on Saturday (March 25). Zone 6 Fire and Rescue department chief Awangku Mohd Hazmin Awang Zainal said Salim Idris was found by

Property owners must install awnings lawfully

MIRI: Property owners who have made awning extensions at their business premises have again been reminded to get these endorsed by the Miri City Council in the interest of public safety. They will also be required to take out a public safety liability insurance, it said in a statement on

Interhill Group MD Hu Chang Pee passes away

MIRI: Interhill Group managing director Datuk Hu Chang Pee @ Hii Chang Pee passed away Monday night. He was 85 years old. The news about his passing was shared by his daughter, Alice Hii on her Facebook page on the same night. “It is with a heavy heart that our

Girl finds body of man in river

MIRI: The body of a man, believed to be a local in his 60s, was found floating in Sungai Kampung Pasir Lutong yesterday (Mar 14). The body was discovered by a 19-year-old girl who later informed the police. Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel were also seen at the location to

Swinburne and Sarawak E-Commerce Association sign MoU to deliver

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and Sarawak ECommerce Association (SECA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on March 9 to develop and deliver the Sarawak Digital Enabler Programme. Representing Swinburne Sarawak were its Pro Vice-Chancellor and chief executive officer Prof Lau Hieng Ho and Swinburne Innovation Malaysia (SWIM)

Longer opening hours of govt clinics welcomed

——————————- KUCHING: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) welcomes a decision by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to prolong the opening hours of 52 government health clinics. This is an immediate interim solution to alleviate the present overcrowding in government healthcare facilities. Nevertheless, its president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai stressed that

Teleport registers strong interest with state’s business community

KUCHING: Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Berhad) registers strong interest with Sarawak’s business community at the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) who are looking to leverage Teleport’s extensive air cargo network coverage in ASEAN, to grow their business reach across Southeast Asia. It

Sarawakiana lecture series on Punans March 20

KUCHING: Sarawak State Library will hold a Sarawakiana lecture series called ‘The Purpose and Meaning of Symbols in Mantras in the Punan Community Culture’ (Tujuan Dan Makna Simbol Dalam Mantera Dalam Budaya Masyarakat Punan). Delivered by a lecturer from the Faculty of Language and Communication of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)