Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Sultan of Selangor flies in for UPM Bintulu Campus convocation

BINTULU: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah flew in at 1pm for a visit. His arrival was welcomed by Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker, Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar. Right after that, prayers were performed led by Imam of Sarawak, Datuk Mustapha Kamal Ahmad Fauzi. During his visit

Let it be heard

In Sarawak, there aren’t many podcasts that tell the story of its people, interesting tales about the Land of the Hornbills, and culture in general. When Barry Barim decided to start his own podcast, stories unfold. Stories to share with the world There aren’t many podcasts in Sarawak that focus

Upholding and strengthening the Iban language

MIRI: Senator Datuk Dr Nuing Jeluing says the use of the Iban language should be applied and improved so that it is in line with the use of other main languages in the country. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, he added that towards this, the Dayak

Film tourism can attract FDI: Yap

KUCHING: Film tourism can become one of the most important sub-tourism sectors in Sarawak. In stating this, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the tourism industry is one of the main driving forces of the Sarawak economy. “I firmly believe that tourism is the main vehicle to promote Sarawak to

Grappling with a state of minder art

KUCHING: Anatomylitical – the word may sound a mouthful but, truth be told, it was one of the most unique exhibitions at the recently concluded What About Kuching (WAK) festival here. The exhibition was a collaboration between three of the most outstanding artists in Malaysia. “Anatomylitical is about exploring our

Dayak Cultural Foundation ready to help aspiring writers

KUCHING: The Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) is ready to help aspiring writers out there. Chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said there were still not enough books written on Dayak culture, traditions and achievements. The Deputy Premier said this when launching an autobiography on the late Iban educationist, Athelstance Alli

Work together to provide safety net for everyone, says insurance society chief

KUCHING: Insurance Society of Sarawak (PIS) will continue its efforts in promoting professionalism, commitment and integrity. Its president, Stephen Yii Chui Lik said they are prepared for the next phase of tariff liberalisation and digitalisation, which will push for further innovative product and enhanced services for the betterment of the

Business community okay with date of polling day

KUCHING: The business community has welcomed the recent announcement by Election Commission (EC) that Nov 19, which falls on Saturday, is the polling date for the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). Treasurer of Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Bell Bernard Anggan said that it was fine by him

PETROS on a journey of rapid growth

KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) is poised to become an important effective engine of growth for the development of the state economy. In stating this, Head of Oil and Gas Association, Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said in reaction towards PETROS’s achievement over the past five years. “PETROS is able to move

Two weeks campaign period is good enough, says Fadillah

KUCHING: The two-week campaign period for the 15th General Election (GE15) is enough for political parties to disseminate information to members of the public views Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chief whip believed that contesting parties have made their preparations and gone down to the grassroots