Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

SS gives support to Sarawak SUKSEM contingent

TERENGGANU: State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki took time off to show his support for the Sarawak contingent at the 9th Sukan Se-Malaysia (SUKSEM IX) Terengganu 2024 on Tuesday (Oct 16). He was accompanied by chef de mission (CDM) of the Sarawak contingent who is also Deputy State

120 govt servants take part in crisis communication programme

KUCHING: The state government, through UKAS under the Premier’s Department, is working to strengthen the quality of crisis communication between departments and the people of the state. In line with this, UKAS organised a ‘Making Connections’ programme at a hotel here on Tuesday (Oct 15). The course aims to reinforce

Wetland research network established

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Living Labs for Wetland Research (LiWeFoR) initiative is dedicated to establishing a global network of Living Labs focused on wetland forest research, education, and management. “LiWeFoR seeks to enhance expertise among researchers and decision-makers, promote science-related careers, and bridge knowledge gaps between partners,” said Director of Sarawak

NGO calls for National Disability Rights Tribunal

KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to amend the Persons With Disabilities Act 2009 to enable disabled persons to enforce their rights as spelt out in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD). Sarawak Cheshire Home For the Disabled President Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon

Bernas signs game-changing collaboration with Kimia Malaysia

SHAH ALAM: Quality, food security and reliability of the paddy and rice supply chain will be the focus of a collaboration between Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) and the Department of Chemistry (Kimia Malaysia) Bernas, a key player in Malaysia’s rice industry, has signed a cooperation note with Kimia Malaysia to

Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak delegation explores opportunities in KL

KUCHING: A delegation from Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (Azam) is currently embark on a study visit to Kuala Lumpur from Oct 14 to 20. The delegation, comprising of 12 officers, aims to explore new opportunities and strengthen initiatives to empower communities through innovative and relevant development programmes. “Key destinations include

Sustainability must be central to rural development, says Abdul Karim

KUCHING: Embedding sustainability in every initiative is crucial as people continue exploring pathways for rural development. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed that economic progress must go hand in hand with environmental stewardship. “In this regard, rural entrepreneurs have the potential to

Mufti bill no impact on Sarawak and Sabah, says Abdul Karim

KUCHING: The proposed Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill is solely aimed at enhancing the jurisdiction of the mufti in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He explained that the bill, currently being tabled in

Huang champion of education

KUCHING: Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii is one of the recipients of the Panglima Gemilang Bintang Kenyalang (P.G.B.K) award, presented in conjunction with the 78th birthday of the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability is among three