Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Society reaches out to help hearing impaired

KUCHING: Newly-formed Sarawak Hearing and Aural Rehabilitation Society (Sarawak HEAR) will be holding an Ear, Nose, Throat Screening and Health Carnival here on June 12. It will be launched at 10 am at Farley Mall. Its president Dr Tang Ing Ping said the society is devoted to supporting the hearing-impaired

Awang Tengah discusses economic collaborations with Singapore

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan met with Singapore’s Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Low Yen Ling, on Tuesday (June 7). Awang Tengah, who is also Minister for International Trade and Investment, discussed topics of common interest and possible collaborations, particularly on investment and trade,

When Gawai Dayak is out of reach

KUCHING: Celebrating Gawai Dayak is once again permitted after two miserable years of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, but not all Dayaks can enjoy the festivities at home in Sarawak. These Dayaks are outside the country for various reasons — working, studying or travelling. Some are economic immigrants while others are

The Spring’s Gawai decorations continue to awe

KUCHING: Since its opening back in 2008, The Spring shopping mall here is known for its outstanding decorations for the festive season. James Vun, the graphics and creative department manager, who has been working on the decorations for the past 15 years, and Aida Azimah Abbas, the mall’s marketing manager,

Telling the world best places to eat in Kuching City

KUCHING: In conjunction with the naming of Kuching as the ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’, by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is launching a Tik Tok campaign and competition to tell the world the best places to eat in the city. The council

76-hour ‘Juh Bermukun’ ends 9pm today

KUCHING: The 76 hours non-stop ‘Juh Bermukun’, which started at 5pm on Friday, will end at 9pm today. The event, which took place at Auditorium P. Ramlee of RTM Kuching, was a collaboration between the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry and Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) to commemorate RTM’s

Political commentator surprised at Zuraida’s decision to quit Bersatu

KUCHING: A political commentator has expressed his surprise over the decision by several politicians, most notably Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, in quitting Bersatu or Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. Datuk Peter Minos opined that although controversial, there could be some reasons behind the move. “There had been rumours last year that she

ART project is in works

KUCHING: The automated rail transport (ART) project is currently in progress, said Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain. The Sarawak Metro chairman stated that consultants have been hired and that the tender rolling stock has been finalised. “It should be available soon, and we should be able to announce

Be thankful, Sarawakians told

KUCHING: Sarawakians who comprise various ethnicities and religious backgrounds are urged to be thankful and appreciative with the harmony in the state, thereby ensuring economic stability and better future for all. The Premier of Sarawak who came out with the advice added our future generations needed to continue enjoying this

Magnum Cares donates to Dayak families

KUCHING: In conjunction with celebrating Gawai Dayak and its 12th consecutive year in Sarawak, Magnum Cares continues to spread its goodwill and heartiest wishes to the Dayak communities regarding their upcoming festival on June 1. In making this year’s celebration to be filled with happiness, safety and blissfulness, they have