Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Community organisations encouraged to boost social responsibility

MIRI: Community-based organisations are urged to place greater emphasis on social responsibility and welfare to support society and provide assistance to those in need. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew encouraged more participation from associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in charitable activities

UPM alumni get high tea invite

KUCHING: All Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Sarawak alumni have been invited to participate in a high tea event organised by the Persatuan Alumni Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak (PAUPM) here. PAUPM Protem Chairman Datuk Sylvester Entri Muran said there will be briefings on its direction and activities that will provide benefits

Sibuluh FC wins Singai Cup Football Tournament 2024

BAU: Sibuluh FC emerged as the champion in the Sixth Edition of the Singai Cup Football Tournament 2024 after defeating Seda FC with a 1-0 score in the final match held at REDEEMS Football Field here on Sunday (Oct 6). With this victory, Sibuluh FC took home RM2,000 in cash,

Padawan River Raft Safari gets RM20,000 sponsorship

KUCHING: Wastewater management company Sar-Alam Indah Sdn Bhd has again come out in support of the upcoming Padawan River Raft Safari 2024 by providing a total of RM20,000 in sponsorship. Its director Abang Zulkarnain Openg said it is to show its continuous commitment to preserving clean rivers and promoting environmental

Padawan Council addresses abandoned vehicles

KUCHING: Around 20 cases of abandoned vehicles along the roadsides in the Padawan area have been addressed this year, as reported by Tan Kai, the Chairman of the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). According to Tan Kai, the MPP has taken measures to relocate and clear these abandoned vehicles to safeguard

MPP reduces plastic waste, fosters sustainability

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has announced the reactivation of two crucial initiatives, namely the “No Single-Use Plastic Bags” and “No Styrofoam Food Containers” campaigns. This campaign is a collaborative effort with business owners and food operators in the municipality of MPP. Chairman Tan Kai of the MPP emphasised that

Trainees gain valuable skills and endurance

KUCHING: Trainees of the recent completed Fifth Series 2024 Auxiliary Police Basic Training Course said the course has shaped them into becoming a more responsible person. One of the trainees, 25-year-old Marcus Ridd who received the honour of Best Overall Training Trainee, stated that the course has helped him become

All-round training key to professionalism: PULAPOL chief

KUCHING: Comprehensive training for auxiliary police is essential to enhance professionalism and competence, says Malaysian Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) Commandant Senior Assistant Commissioner Zulfikar Jeneral (B) Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali. He said it is important to have continuous training, particularly in crisis management, including responding to security threats, fire incidents

UNIMAS freshies told to strive for excellence

KOTA SAMARAHAN: New students of the 2024/2025 session at University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) have been encouraged to embrace five core values to shape themselves into responsible individuals who can contribute to the development of Sarawak and Malaysia. UNIMAS Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Ahmad Hata Rasit highlighted five core values: exemplary,

UNIMAS launches fully digital file management system at student pledge ceremony

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 3,610 new students of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) participated in the Student Pledge Ceremony held at Arena Gemilang, DeTAR Putra, marking the end of their orientation week and the beginning of their academic journey. UNIMAS Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Ahmad Hata Rasit officiated at the