Author: Ma Chee Seng

Help shape nation’s future

KUCHING: Young voters are encouraged to exercise their right in the upcoming 15th General Election in order to be heard. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said young people might not be politically aware but that did not mean they could not distinguish right from wrong. “I believe young people

DAP to place emphasis on young candidates for GE15

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) will be placing more emphasis on young candidates for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). “But, announcements of the candidates would be made once Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had determined the exact date for the polls,” said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin

Forget about new Malaysia pact

KUCHING: Political leaders should steer clear of sensitive issues and avoid making controversial speeches that may affect the people’s sentiments. The reminder came from SUPP Youth Central chief Liew Leong Yee who was reacting to a recent statement from UMNO leaders of the MA63 issue. “It is an inexplicable and

Sarawak to host Travel Agents Federation of India Convention

KUCHING: Sarawak will host the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) Convention for the first time from Sept 20-23, and is expecting over 700 delegates. The convention is a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Tourism Malaysia, Sarawak Tourism Board and Business Events Sarawak. “Themed

Bad weather in the way of power restoration

MIRI: Continuing adverse weather conditions are hampering efforts by technical teams to restore electricity to several areas here. According to a press release from Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), customers in certain areas, including Bakam, Bekenu, Beraya, Kuala Baram, Luak Bay, Lutong, Niah, Permy, Piasau, Pujut, Riam, Sg. Rait, and Tukau,

Puncak Borneo MP playing waiting game

KUCHING: Datuk Willie Mongin may not be making his move to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) until a decision is finalised by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) on whether or not to accept his application to join the party, opines Professor James Chin. Prof Chin, an expert in Asian studies at

Run 8km virtually in support of strays

BINTULU: Street Animal Rescue Association (SARA) will be hosting a ‘Be Our Voice’ virtual charity run in support of strays here. The 8km virtual run initiative is to raise funds for the association’s ongoing efforts to Trap, Neuter, Return, or Rehome (TNR), build TNR stations and support rescue efforts for

Talk on commercialising projects

KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre will host a talk on Technology Triage: How to Assess the Prospects of Commercialising a Project, on July 13. The talk will be given by Philip Mendes, a professor at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. “The talk will deal with the criteria to

ARCH workshop for Bau, Samarahan July 25

KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) is calling for participation from Bau and Kota Samarahan for their advancing racial cohesion and harmony (ARCH) unity lab. The one-day ARCH workshop for Bau and Kota Samarahan hosted by YPS will be held on July 25 at Pullman Hotel Kuching, whereby the public from

Sarawak delegation gets insight into water management, flood prevention

SINGAPORE: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and the Sarawak delegation toured the Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park today. The purpose of the one-hour tour hosted by the Singapore National Park management was to study urban landscapes and water management concepts at the 62-hectare park. “Members of