Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Five SMART telco towers to begin operation in 1Q 23

FIVE telecommunication towers have been completed under phase one of Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) initiative. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Liwan Lagang said that the towers would begin operation in the first quarter of 2023. “Two more towers under phase two, and another tower under the

No plan to construct Bumiputera Court in Mukah

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has no plans to construct a new Bumiputera Court in Mukah District. Datuk John Sikie Tayai (GPS-Kakus) said that at the moment, there was sufficient space available at the Mukah, Dalat, Matu, Daro and Tanjung Manis district offices, to accommodate the needs for Bumiputera Court –

Traditional food, music and arts fest promises exciting events

KUCHING: A unique festival focusing on traditional food, music and arts titled The Hearth Brought to Light: Food Over Fire’ is scheduled to be held from Nov 25 until Dec 4 at Old Court House and Dec 2 to Dec 4 at Fort Margherita here. Organised by What Matters, in

Naim Street Mall to host inaugural Community Cultural and Arts Festival

BINTULU: Naim Street Mall at Bintulu Paragon will be organising its inaugural Community Cultural and Arts Festival 2022 (#CCAF 2022) from Nov 25-27 to propel the local arts and culture scene in Sarawak to the next level. With the theme “Strengthening a Sense of Community through Arts and Culture’, #CCAF

Documentary series Agritek returns to TVS for second season

KUCHING: Beginning Nov 26, Agritek returns to TVS for the second season as viewers will dive into the journey and aspirations of modern farmers in the documentary series directed by Imraan Abdol Rahim with original ideas by Muhammad Izzat Jailani. Agritek showcases modern farmers and breeders who created each of

More startups urged to collaborate with Mosti

KUCHING: More startup individuals in Sarawak will be highlighted further, assisted by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti). In stating this, its deputy chief secretary (technology development) Datuk Ts Dr Mohd Norazaman Hassan hoped that more of the startups would collaborate with Mosti. “For instance, in 2020 there

Much in store for youths in Budget 2023

KUCHING: Youths have much to gain from provisions proposed under the State Budget for next year as it gives them opportunity to highlight their talents. Sarawak E-Sports Association president Afiq Fadhli pointed out that they will have the chance to gain more exposure and experience which is important to them.

Beauty queens launch fashion jewellery

KUCHING: All 40 finalists of Miss Tourism International pageant 2022 participated in the launching of Nuzezo Numbers Fashion Jewellery. President of the company, Datuk Danny Ooi, in his speech, said that the purpose of creating the jewellery pieces was to present them as gifts for the contestants at the end

Chong retains Stampin

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Chong Cheng Jen has retained the Stampin parliamentary seats with a majority of 7,158 votes. Chong, 51, who is Sarawak DAP chairman, won a three-cornered fight against Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Lo Khere Chiang and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Lue Cheng Hing. He polled

Lo makes quick work of facility issue at SK Garland voting centre

KUCHING: The voting process at SK Garland Batu Kawah voting centre here was hampered when early voters were not properly informed on the proper point of entry and location of registration counters. It is learnt that one of the two gates at the voting centre was left closed for two