Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

EC study finds support among voting public

KUCHING: It is a good idea for Malaysians to be able to cast their votes no matter where they live in the country. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar was earlier quoted as saying that the Election Commission (EC) is

Why Sarawak Independence Day important to us

KUCHING: Sarawak Independence Day is important as it is a reminder that Sarawak was once a sovereign nation, with its own territory. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said the territory also was long accepted and recognised by the world. “We will never forget our late Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan

Connections Toastmasters line up exciting programmes

KUCHING: The newly-elected officers of Connections Toastmasters Club here are rolling out a host of initiatives to empower individuals to become effective communicators and leaders. President Lucy Ho Jia Yiing said “tons of exciting programmes will be introduced to enable the members of the community to learn about Toastmasters, and

Saradec bullish on unique furniture designs

KUCHING: Sarawak Design Centre (SARADEC) has been engaging the Sarawak Furniture Industries Association on synergies. Led by the chief executive officer, Dayang Nena, the design center met with 12 members from SFIA and vendors from the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) which is their parent company on Thursday (July

First, it was just a hobby

Traditional accessory business is one of Sarawak’s most successful industries. Usun Collection owner Luciana Usun Lenjau, a mother of two and a full-time government employee, has been selling her unique accessories since 2017 and has shown no signs of slowing down. Turning hobby into a successful business The Land of

Sarawak to host MTC Gold Award 2022

KUCHING: The Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC) in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak, will organise the annual MTC Gold Award ceremony this year. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 22 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

Companies win bid to construct hall, futsal court in Taman Sri Permai

KUCHING: Two projects at Taman Sri Permai, RPR Landeh Mile 10 were handed over to the two companies who won the bid. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang was on hand today to witness the project handover to Syarikat Permai Cahaya, represented by Abang Suadi Irfan and Wija Construction Sdn

Children of couple killed in accident receive Socso benefits

KUCHING: The children of a couple who passed away due to an accident have received their parents’ Social Security Organisation (Socso) benefits. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman visited the children of the late Abdul Wahap Yusup, 52, and Sulyani Gimo, 54, today. Both children — Mohammad Riduan Abdul Wahap, 16,

Kemas staff reminded to emphasise teamwork

KUCHING: Staff of Sarawak Community Development Department (Kemas) are urged to cultivate good teamwork and provide quality service to the community. Federal Deputy Rural Development Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah emphasised that the key to great teamwork was effective communication. “Without proper and effective communication, a teamwork culture cannot be properly

Miri eager to exploit business event prospects

MIRI: Business events have become the in-thing in many cities and Miri wants to cash in on these prospects confident it is ready to host world-class events. Miri Business Events Committee (MBEC) chairman Adam Yii is thus calling for more business events to be organised here to give impetus to