Author: Ma Chee Seng

Need to keep health at optimal level

KUCHING: It is important to maintain one’s health and practice healthy living especially in the post-pandemic period. KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital general manager Nurhazimah Mahat said this was because there had been a significant increase in outpatients seeking treatment at the hospital, especially respiratory, fever and flu cases that were

Kolej Vokasional students create Jalur Gemilang with 2,500 donuts

KUCHING: Kolej Vokasional is celebrating Merdeka Day by using donuts to form the Jalur Gemilang. Culinary arts lecturer Maznah Abdul Hamid said the objective was to instil patriotism among the younger generation. “I love history, and coincidentally, I teach culinary arts, so I thought, why not combine both into a

Petition may come next to censure Hadi

KUCHING: A petition may be organised next to bar PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang from entering Sarawak. Sarawak Association for People’s Aspirations (SAPA) president Dominique Ng said this after his movement together with several other NGOs and activists filed a police report against Hadi here on Saturday (Aug

Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad bags consecutive annual report awards

BINTULU: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has been recognised for reporting excellence for the second year in a row, receiving the prestigious Gold Award at the 2022 Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA). BPHB received the award during a ceremony in Sydney, Australia last month, for its 2020 Integrated Annual Report with

Appreciate true meaning of independence  

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Malaysian flag was hoisted at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in the spirit of patriotism and to commemorate the month of independence. UNIMAS vice chancellor Datuk Dr Mohamad  Kadim Suaidi officiated at  the National Day launch ceremony and the Kibar Jalur Gemilang 2022 campaign at the Chancellery Square

Parade of Teresang Dayak Malaysia, anyone?

KUCHING: The Teresang Dayak Malaysia asked the next generation to instill a strong spirit of unity among all ethnicities through the Independence Day Parade, which would be held this Wednesday (Aug 31) by Terabai Dayak Labung Mansau. The parade, which will take place in Bintangor, Sarikei on Malaysia’s Independence Day,

Tighten security at key installations

KUCHING: Security at Sarawak’s vital infrastructures and strategic assets, including hydroelectric (HEP) dams, utilities, and telecommunications towers must be enhanced, said Datuk Liwan Lagang. The Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication said it’s about time the government prioritised security by establishing more Territorial Army (TA) units in these facilities. Liwan

Bako boat operators told to improve services, prioritise safety

BAKO: Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin wants Bako National Park boat operators to improve their services while also prioritising the safety of their clients. “Boat operators must follow all the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) because they are in the business of transporting passengers, both

Hadi owes Sarawak an apology for remarks

KUCHING: PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has been told to apologise to the people of Sarawak for making insensitive remarks. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang who made the call said instead of creating chaos and disharmony Hadi should work on improving the lives of impoverished people in

DCCI urges members to participate in PCDS 2030

KUCHING: Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged the relevant authorities to engage with the Dayak business community on the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. DCCI secretary-general Libat Langub said this after an annual general meeting (AGM) held last Saturday (Aug 20) here. According to Libat, Sarawak