Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Cancer survivor unwavering to complete Sabah solo ride

KUCHING: A stage four nasal cancer survivor is determined to complete his solo ride to Sabah in order to finish the Program Kayuhan Jelajah Sahabat Kanser, which began on December 27 2020. Zaki Yahya, 51, who is from Selangor began the first series of the programme by touring all around

Sarawak Transport Ministry welcomes move to digitise JPJ services

KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MoTS) welcomes the decision by the federal Ministry of Transport to digitise motor vehicle road tax and driving licence. MoTS minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin believed that digitising both was in line with the current situation, in which Malaysians have adapted to a

Brain drain recent comments misunderstood: Fadillah

KUCHING: Recent comments on the brain drain have been misunderstood, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Responding to the criticisms through Bernama’s February 8 report titled “Brain drain phenomenon can still benefit the country – Fadillah”, he stated that he has never downplayed the brain drain matter, which

‘Angel investment’ to be introduced to S’wak entrepreneurs

KUCHING: The launch of the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) Sarawak by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) today (Feb 10) aims to introduce the concept of angel investment to high net-worth individuals in Sarawak. It also serves as a registration drive for the newly formed association in line with the

Local startups encouraged to build solid network

KUCHING: The Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) Sarawak is committed to its role as an effective platform for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences between startups and business angels. Its chairman Datuk Patrick Liew said MBAN’s mission is also to connect local entrepreneurs with experienced business angels who can

More rural trading premises in the pipeline

KUCHING: The federal government through the Urban Development Authority (UDA) Holdings will build more trading floors for small hawkers within the rural areas sometime this year. Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedict said that he wanted to see companies such as UDA Holdings get involved with the

November start for Miri early intervention centre

KUCHING: A new One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC) is expected to begin operating in Miri this November. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister , Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said an allocation of RM11.98 million was available for the purpose. According to her renovations would be done on the

Sarawak Business Federation master class on Feb 15

KUCHING: A master class with the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) will be held on Feb 15 at Pullman Hotel here. The master class, jointly organised by Labuan International Business and Financial Centre Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc) will serve as a platform for market players, issuers, and investors in

New Shell Malaysia chairwoman calls on Premier

KUCHING: Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg recently received a courtesy call from the new chairwoman of Shell Malaysia, Siti Hurarairah at his office in Petra Jaya, here. During the visit, Siti stated to Abang Johari on Shell’s business and operations in Malaysia that were

Village chiefs urged to bring issues to council

KOTA PADAWAN: Community leaders and village headmen (KMKK) are urged to collaborate with members of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) so that any issues that are raised can be brought to the council directly. Chairman of MPP, Lo Khere Chiang said that the councilors faced difficulties to be aware of the