Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Uggah orders investigation into sinkholes in Kuching area

KUCHING: Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has directed the Public Works Department (JKR) to conduct an immediate investigation on any other sinkholes within the Kuching area. The Deputy Premier said that once the investigation is done, the report will be available sometime around this week. He said this in a

Deepavali a time to celebrate Malaysia’s cultural diversity: Aaron

KUCHING: Deepavali, while being celebrated by Hindus, is an opportunity for all Malaysians of various races and religions to come together and celebrate the cultural diversity of the nation. In his message in conjunction with Deepavali, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said in the context of Malaysia which

Fatimah hopes for enhanced ties with China on early childhood education

BEIJING: Both the state government and the government of China are committed to fostering equality and inclusivity, which includes empowering the special needs group in early childhood education. During a four-day study visit to Beijing recently, Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah hoped that

‘Hero’ of modern agriculture and agrotechnology takes home RM10,000

KUCHING: Ahmad Tarmizi Ahmad Sarbini emerged as the grand winner of Agrotech Heroes, Sarawak’s reality television exploring the world of modern agriculture and agrotechnology. Ahmad, who is a manager of Sj Farm, took home a prize of RM10,000 sponsored by Aerodyne, a leading global drone service company. With 10 years

Temple receives RM600k UNIFOR grant

SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has secured a RM600,000 allocation from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to support the construction of the Fu Gui Ting Tua Pek Kong Temple.“In total, I have assisted Fu Gui Ting Tua Pek Kong Temple

Sarawak targets boost in domestic gas utilisation by 2030

KUCHING: Sarawak has set an ambitious goal to increase its domestic gas utilisation from the current 6% to 30% by 2030, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.Speaking at the Petros Connect 2024 event at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on Tuesday (Oct 29), he said the

Petros initiatives connect with youth for future talent

KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) is empowering future talent through initiatives like the Petros Youth Ambassador and STEM programmes for secondary students. Petros chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Hamid Bugo said these programmes aim to introduce students to skills to shape Sarawak’s future by highlighting the importance of STEM in

RM7 million more for Phase 2

KUCHING: An additional RM7 million in state funding is needed to complete the Ang Cheng Ho Quarry Rejuvenation Project in Batu Kawah.Deputy Premier and Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the extra funds are crucial for the project’s second phase, which will involve lighting, a walkway,

DBKU wins SDG Appreciation Award

PUTRAJAYA: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) was awarded the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Appreciation Award in conjunction with the National-level World Town Planning Day 2024 celebration. The award was presented by Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming in Putrajaya on Monday (Oct 28). The award

Don’t rock the boat, says Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg urged Sarawakians to maintain the state’s stability, crediting it for Sarawak’s ongoing development.“What we need is unity among Sarawakians, regardless of background.“Don’t rock this stability. Maintain it so we can continue developing the state.” he said when officiating at the