Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Dr Jerip: Cable car system in Padawan highlands interesting idea

KUCHING: The idea of developing a cable car network, connecting villages within the Padawan highlands, is interesting, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil believes. The Sarawak Deputy Minister for Transport said this was a suggestion from residents. “One of the reasons being it could make their daily travel much easier than before.”

Brainstorming for greater good of Mambong constituency

KUCHING: The Mini Lab Mambong constituency for Greater Kuching Development Coordinated Agency (GKDCA) aims to spur and push ideas for the development of the constituency. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Transport, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said throughout the two-day event, participants would engage with one another via groups to propose physical

Amcorp wins pat on the back from SRDC

SIBU: Amcorp Group has come in for praise for being a proactive developer of the vibrant SubuJaya township. Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman, Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said he was highly motivated to work closely with the company, ever since his appointment as chairman of the council. “Amcorp has consistently

Xmas open house for local and foreign tourists on Dec 17

KUCHING: The seventh Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) Christmas Open House will be held this coming Saturday (Dec 17) at the Old Court House from 12pm to 3pm. Themed ‘Celebration of Life: Reflection in Gratitude’, the event which is also part of STF’s Visit Sarawak Open House Campaign, is open to

Aiming to be SUKSEM games champions again

KUCHING: More talents will be identified and trained for next year’s Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri se-Malaysia (SUKSEM) games. In stating this, Sarawak state secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said that he wanted the state to maintain its championship in the next few years, as how they achieved it during

MA63 issue agenda of meeting with premier

KUCHING: Four out of the five federal ministers from Sarawak paid a courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg here today. They are Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Minister of Women Development, Family and Community

Shocking scene but a disaster drill

KUCHING: It was a shocking scene at the Kuching International Airport (KIA) after fire broke out on one of its airplane on Wednesday morning (December 6). The incident, however, was part of a fire disaster drill to test the level of preparedness and efficiency among departments who are involved in

Bidayuh Music Awards on Dec 12 at Pullman Hotel, Kuching

KUCHING: The Bidayuh Music Awards 2022 (BMA 2022) will be held next Monday (Dec 12) at Pullman Hotel here. Organised by Bidayuh Artistes and Musicians Association Sarawak (BAMA), the awards aim to recognise the contributions of Bidayuh musicians in Sarawak’s music industry. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and

Raja Permaisuri graces launching of Rumah Warisan

KUCHING: A Brooke era Malay dwelling was launched as part of the state’s village heritage trail here on Monday. Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah graced the launching of Rumah Warisan Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abang Ahmad Urai. Deputy State Secretary (operations) cum chairman of Old Kuching Smart

Help put S’wak on world map, businessmen told

KUCHING: Sarawak entrepreneurs have been urged to seek out business opportunities and place the state on the world map. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian singled out PC Image which has emerged as the largest computer retail outlet in Malaysia and encouraged Sarawakians to emulate the outlet’s determination