Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Running Man cast returns next Feb 15

KUALA LUMPUR: After seven years, the Running Man cast will be returning to Malaysia next year for a meet-and-greet with their fans. Organised by Sunstrong Entertainment, the RUNNING MAN RUN 2 U LIVE IN KUALA LUMPUR will take place February 15, 2025 at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre

Ministry wants higher status for farmers and fishermen

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Ministry aims to elevate the status of farming and fishing communities in the state. In this regard Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom recalled during his schooling days how some felt embarrassed to be identified as the children of farmers. “But

All round collaboration key to quality education

SIMANGGANG: Educational institutions, the government, private sector and the community must collaborate to ensure every individual has access to quality education. “The government, through various initiatives such as educational assistance programme, scholarships, and educational loan schemes, is striving to ensure every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to receive

Agricultural transformation in focus as department turns 100

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Agriculture Department which is celebrating its 100th anniversary has pledged to step up efforts to transform the agricultural sector in the state. These are aimed at bringing about a sustainable and technology-driven agriculture sector to ensure food security, generate wealth for farming communities, and make Sarawak a net

POMtec 2025 to focus on innovations and sustainability in palm oil industry

KUCHING: The upcoming Palm Oil Management, Technology, Exhibition and Conference (POMtec) 2025 will feature the theme “Streamlining Cross-Sector Operations and Innovations for Sustainable Growth,” highlighting the importance of an integrated approach to enhancing productivity and operational efficiency across the palm oil supply chain. Organised by the Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation

Sarawak’s PASC dominates Water Polo competition

KUCHING: The Power Aquatics Swimming Club (PASC) Water Polo Team of Sarawak emerged victorious at the 3rd Kuching Invitational Water Polo Cup 2024, held from November 21 to 24 at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre. The local team claimed the gold medal, while Chinese Taipei took silver and St Andrew

Agriculture set to propel state’s growth next 50 years: Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg sees the Department of Agriculture as the facilitator for food exports over the next 50 years. The agricultural sector, he said, has become an economic sector driven by technology and business enterprises. “It will also be an effort for us

TYT receives SME Corp Malaysia delegation

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi welcomed a courtesy visit from the Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia) delegation today. The delegation, led by chairmanTan Sri Bernard Dompok, met with Wan Junaidi

Nanta engages with Kapit community

KUCHING: Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi dedicated his recent visit to engaging with the local community by attending various programmes and events in Kapit. He first attended the Triennial Delegates Meeting of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Katibas Branch. “This meeting, attended by PBB members from the

Sarawakians invited to join Ombudsman Design contest

KUCHING: In conjunction with the global celebration of Ombuds Day on October 10, Sarawakians are invited to participate in the Sarawak Ombudsman Logo and Motto Design Competition, which runs from the same day (October 10) to January 10, 2025. In a Facebook post, UKAS said that this competition is an