Author: Margaret Ringgit

Health clinic receives RM24,000 worth of medical equipment

MIRI: The Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia, through its Miri Liaison team, has donated medical equipment worth RM24,000 to the Long San Health Clinic in Ulu Baram. The contribution includes 10 types of essential medical devices aimed at improving the clinic’s facilities, which serve as the healthcare hub for

New route proposed for Telang Usan communities

KUCHING: Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau has proposed a new alignment for the Long Lama to Long Panai road. The suggestion was made when Dennis led a delegation from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Telang Usan, comprising leaders from its Women and Youth Wings, to a courtesy call on

ESG disclosure workshop for SMEs in Bintulu on Nov 22

KUCHING: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen their sustainability practices will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights at the upcoming Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG) Workshop. Organised by Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), the workshop aims to simplify and streamline Environmental, Social

MP takes Dr M to task over Chinese signboard jibe

MIRI: Miri MP Chiew Choon Man has taken exception to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s recent jibe about the prevalence of Chinese-language signboards in Kuala Lumpur shopping complexes. He dismissed Dr Mahathir’s depiction of Malaysia “becoming part of China” as an attempt to alienate Malaysians from one another.

Small rural school hosts inter-school camp

MIRI: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Sebatu Baram, a small rural school with just seven teachers and seven students made a big impact by hosting an inter-school camp from Nov 15-17. The event brought together 32 students from four schools for a weekend of learning, adventure and camaraderie. The camp organised

Sarawak bodybuilder secures 3rd place at World Championship

MIRI: Local bodybuilder Azri Asmat Sefri clinched an impressive third place in the Men’s Bodybuilding 55kg category at the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship. The prestigious competition took place in the Republic of Maldives from November 5 to 11, 2024, and brought together participants from 13 countries, including

OCBC Bank donates equipment to SGH’s Paediatric Oncology Ward

KUCHING: Paediatric cancer patients seeking treatment at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) are set to benefit from RM23,750 worth of equipment donated by OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) to the Paediatric Oncology Ward 2A at SGH.  The donation was facilitated by the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS).  The bank

Bank Islam launches third iTEKAD Entrepreneurs Hub at UiTM Sarawak

KUCHING: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam) has launched its third iTEKAD Entrepreneurs Hub at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Branch, continuing its mission to empower local microentrepreneurs, particularly from the asnaf and B40 communities. The hub serves as a one-stop training and guidance centre, following similar openings at University

Relief funds distributed to help families recover

MIRI: State Transport Minister and Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has mobilised his service centre team to aid victims of recent incidents here. On Sunday (Nov 17), a house in Tudan Desaras Phase 6 collapsed due to heavy rainfall, while fire engulfed a house in Kampung Masjid, Kuala

Manufacturers association to host Sarawak Trade Fair

KUCHING: The Sarawak Manufacturers’ Association (SMA) is set to host the Sarawak Trade Fair 2024. This landmark event aims to boost business investments and public engagement in Sarawak, showcasing the state’s growing industrial potential. The fair will be held from Dec 6-8 at the Ang Cheng Ho Multipurpose Hall in