Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

3,695 set to graduate from UNIMAS

SAMARAHAN: A total of 3,695 graduates will receive their scrolls during the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) convocation ceremony this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg graced the first session that was held on Monday (June 27). A total of 195 graduates will obtain their Masters’ and

Looking forward to helping Sarawak

SAMARAHAN: The Commemorative Convocation of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) kick-started yesterday and will end tomorrow, with graduates from specifically the Masters’ Degree and Doctor of Philosophy courses receiving their scrolls. Following are comments from some of the graduates from the Masters’ Degree course about they feel about their achievements. JASON

Assemblyman appeals for support for MP Hanifah

MUKAH: Balingian constituents have been urged to continue their support for Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Making the call was Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi who said despite Hanifah being busy with her responsibilities as the Deputy Minister of Sabah and Sarawak Affairs, she was every ready to ‘turun

Association Country Women of the World conference on July 5

KUCHING: A meeting between the Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, and Association Country Women of the World (ACWW) was held on yesterday (June 24). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the preparations for the 13th ACWW Area Conference for Southeast Asia and Far East. ACWW

Prove loyalty first if you want to join GPS

KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin and independent Lubok Antu MP Jugah Muyang, who had applied to join Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties, were told to prove their loyalty first. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said he could stop anyone

Career prospects as a chef bright

KUCHING: There are several reasons to become a chef. One the career prospects are good, and two, there is big money to be made – you can negotiate the pay you want. Ask master chef Goh Ah Seng, he will tell you. The chairman and head chef of Hoi Tin

Total ban on plastic straws: Is it feasible?

KUCHING: Local authorities here appear to have different views on the decision to fully enforce the ban on the use of plastic straws and polystyrene at markets and hawker centres effective July 1. The Kuching Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has warned that hawker centres under its jurisdiction still found

Bring youths on board new industries

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu (PBB) Youth information chief Azizul Annuar Adenan has called for the inclusion of youths in new industries Sarawak is embarking on. Pointing to the topic of big data and hydrogen economy, he is confident the youth of Sarawak have plenty of talent to offer in

Companies showcase sustainable initiatives at IDECS

KUCHING: International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2022 showcases unique booths set up by companies and sectors involved in the programme. Held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from June 21 until June 22, companies such as HUAWEI, CENTEX, Sarawak Information System (SAINS), Reach 10, S Pay Global and Service

IDECS features 11 keynote speakers

KUCHING: Eleven keynote speakers will be featured during the two-day International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) which kicked off today. Conference chairperson Datuk Dr Sabariah Putit said one of the speakers is SIEMENS chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe, whose topic is on environmental and energy