Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

NST online editor shares insights at forum

KOTA SAMARAHAN: New Sarawak Tribune online editor Nazmi Suhaimi has shared his experience and insights on how the newspaper functions as a medium for inclusivity. “I joined New Sarawak Tribune about three years ago, and I find that we are inclusive in the sense that we report, publish and circulate

Framework needed to protect media practitioner’s welfare: Journalist

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A framework should be established to protect members of the media in terms of their welfare and wellbeing. In stating this, New Sarawak Tribune online editor Nazmi Suhaimi said this is because media personnel are working in a high-risk environment. “We are asked to travel to places that

Kuching Community College graduates mostly secure jobs

KUCHING: Graduates from Kuching Community College have been chosen by industry players in this country in scouting for semi-skilled workforce. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relation) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said that this year, the marketability of the graduates increase to 90.3 per

UiTM declares Dec 19 as Alumni Day

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Dec 19 has been declared by Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) as UiTM Alumni Day. This was officially done by its vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Ts Dr Roziah Mohd Janor. “UiTM Alumni Day is important because it is an appreciation of all UiTM alumni or graduates who have become the

UiTM introduces flexible distance learning courses

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) has introduced more effective and flexible terms for courses and lectures in its Open Distance Learning (ODL) programmes. The move is to improve efficiency and to adapt to changing education system. “This strategic initiative has been taken to re-synchronise the framework of online course

Busy time for bakers as Christmas nears

KUCHING: Bakers all across the city are currently hard at work showcasing their respective delicacies, which include cookies and various types especially during the Christmas season. Proprietor of C Salt Patisserie cafe Kelly Sim said that at the moment, C Salt is selling Christmas log cake, which is a Yule

30 students feted to Pre-Christmas dinner

KUCHING: As many as 30 students from SK St George Punau, Padawan were invited for a Pre-Christmas dinner at Imperial Garden restaurant here last night (Dec 15). Accompanied by their teachers, the students enjoyed some of the dishes offered by the restaurant such as roasted turkey, beef stew with vegetables,

Road to be partially closed

KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan ILP roundabout will be closed from 9am to 4pm daily starting today until Dec 18 for resurfacing works. In a statement from the Sarawak Public Works Department, road users have been urged to plan their journeys and comply with traffic rules for safety purposes. For more

Flying doctor to call at five divisions

KUCHING: The Flying Doctor Service will be visiting places in the Samarahan, Kuching, Kapit, Bintulu and Miri divisions from Dec 16-23. In Samarahan Division, the scheduled dates, locations, and times are as follows: – Dec 16 (Friday) Plaie Upper Padawan, morning and afternoon. – Dec 19 (Monday), SRK Tuba Tengah,

Kamek Nang Champion final concert on Dec 17

KUCHING: The final concert of Kamek Nang Champion is scheduled to be held on Dec 17 at the Sarawak Institute of Language and Literature (DBP) hall. A press release said the programme, which is to highlight some of the greatest musicians that Sarawak has to offer, was a collaboration with