Author: Natasha Jee

Sarawak on the way to becoming premier coffee destination

KUCHING: Coffee enthusiasts in the city will have the rare opportunity to be part of the inaugural Borneo Coffee Symposium right at your door step on April 6 and 7 at the Kuching Old Courthouse here. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said with this truly unique event held

1,000 talents from Limkokwing Film Academy year-end

KUCHING:  Limkokwing University of Creative Technology has launched the Limkokwing Film Academy, a film-based centre that aims to train youths to build a career in the film and content industry. Its senior vice-president for Industry Empowerment Datuk Raja Aznil Raja Hisham said the film and content industry is huge with

15 to compete in Toastmasters Club’s oratory contests

KUCHING: The city’s six Toastmasters Clubs are to compete in the Joint Area (Area D1, D2, D3) International Speech and Table Topics Contest from 2pm to 5pm at i-CATS West Campus, Jalan Stampin Timur here tomorrow (March 2). There are 15 contestants from the six clubs vying for the chance

Think twice before you get a tattoo

KUCHING:   Be careful and think twice before getting a tattoo. The symbol you are about to put on your body may be associated with a secret society. This is the advice of the chairman of Sarawak Community Policing Association Datuk John Lau Pang Heng (pic) to all youths in

Thumbs up to continuing trainee teacher allowance

KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) has praised the Education Ministry for continuing to provide allowance for trainee teachers. STU president Macky Joseph expressed his thanks to the government for continuing to give trainee teachers the monthly allowance of RM430 and a yearly travel allowance of RM500. “The allowance given

New app to help women market products globally

KUCHING: An E-Preneurs application (app) to help women in Sarawak to market their products globally will be launched on March 9 here. This was revealed by Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Woman, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah after attending the Sarawak Women and Family Council (MWKS) roundtable

Cambodia job scam: Two more suspects arrested

KUCHING: Two more local suspects, a male and a female, were arrested by police for alleged involvement in a recent job scam in Cambodia. The duo, both locals and aged 35, were arrested at Traffic Garden and Taman Chung Hua at 5pm yesterday. Sarawak Commercial Crimes Investigation Department (CCID) chief,

State govt allocates RM85 mln for coastal road development

KUCHING: The state government has allocated RM85 million for the construction of Buntal Bridge and a 8.5km-long access road from Kampung Bako to Buntal in Santubong. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is part of the government’s effort to further develop the coastal areas in Sarawak.

Director gives advice on work or travel abroad

KUCHING: Before one goes abroad for work or travel, it is highly important to seek assistance from, or at least inform, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) first. Why so? Not that the ministry wants to know your every movement or doings, but it is for your safety. Take for

Cambodia job scam: Cop arrest 35-year-old

KUCHING: A 35-year-old man from Kuching was arrested yesterday for alleged involvement in a job scam in Cambodia. Sarawak Commercial Crimes Investigation Department chief Supt Mustafa Kamal Gani Abdullah said the suspect was arrested at the State Police Headquarters at 3pm after his statement was taken. “Currently, further investigation is