Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Deity Seng Ong Kong’s b’day celebrated in grandeur

KUCHING: The Seng Ong Kong deity birthday celebration, which is celebrated by the Chinese community, is now back in what  is seen as the biggest celebration ever. Over 160 troops participated in the celebration consisting of various lion and dragon dance groups and people from all walks of life participated

Cryptocurrency mining operator caught stealing power

MIRI: An attempt to conceal illegal activities was foiled when a cryptocurrency mining operator was caught stealing electricity in a double storey quadra flat at Taman Ceria Permyjaya, Miri. This was during a joint operation by the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB). In its

Visit towards promoting youth devt, business agenda

KUCHING: Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia Sarawak (SKM) recently received a courtesy visit from Koperasi Belia Inovatif Sarawak Berhad (KOBIS). The purpose of the visit was to discuss the collaboration opportunities in promoting youth development and entrepreneurship agenda in the region. “The visit was in conjunction with KOBIS celebrating its 10th anniversary

Kota Sentosa Urged to Install Streetlights

KUCHING: The community leaders in Kota Sentosa have been reminded to be diligent in identifying the installation points of streetlights allocated to the area. According to Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau sin, identifying the installation points will ensure that the streetlights can be completed on time and schedule. Yap

Emphasis on know-how to support growth

KUCHING: There is an urgent need to equip the workforce with relevant knowledge and skills to meet current as well as the future needs of various sectors of industry. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is because by 2030, Sarawak will be

Teachers posted to Sarawak must report for duty

KUCHING: Teachers who have been offered placement to Sarawak must follow the rules and immediately report themselves for duty. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Holis stated there is law and guidelines that must be adhered to. He was responding to a news report stating

Charting the way forward for TVET

KUCHING: The third Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Technical and Vocational and Education and Training (TVET) conference serves as an ideal platform for speakers and delegates to connect and network, share best practices in TVET talent development, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Chairman of Sarawak Skills Development Centre

Leave Aspirasi crisis to ROS, says deputy chairman

SIBU: Parti Aspirasi Rakyat Sarawak (Aspirasi) members have been urged to remain calm and patient to allow the Registrar of Societies to investigate the leadership crisis in the party. Its deputy chairman Simon Tiong while waiting, its leaders will continue to serve the needs of the community. The party has

Yii calls for transparency on special grant formula

KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to be transparent on the formula that was agreed to with the Sarawak and Sabah governments on the special grants for both states. Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii said while he welcomes the increase of the grant to RM300 million, the most important