Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

1,000 high-value saplings planted at Sabal Forest Reserve

KUCHING: A total of 1,000 saplings of high-value indigenous species such as belian and meranti have been planted in September at the Sabal Forest Reserve. The planting programme was organised by the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) and Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC), displaying the commitment of both parties towards nature positive

Sarawak Energy committed to delivering fair and accurate billing

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy remains committed to delivering fair and accurate billing for all of its customers. According to a Facebook post by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), the customers will receive estimated bills if the meter readers are unable to access their meters due to issues like locked gates or meters

Academic weighs in on ending education subsidies for wealthy

KUCHING: The mechanism to end subsidies for the education financing of children from wealthy families in the country’s top public schools needs to be carefully considered. Having said that Dr. Dzul Hadzwan Husaini, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), viewed this effort as

SMK Penrissen’s F1 team set to represent Sarawak

KUCHING: On Tuesday (October 1), Team Prime Racing from SMK Penrissen unexpectedly emerged as the winner of the F1 in the Schools State Level Competition to which the team had not anticipated the victory. The team, comprising Hannah Gabriella Benidid Dekson (team leader and resource manager), George Ruben Botto Richard

Targeting education subsidies to ensure fairness

KUCHING: An economist outlined key suggestions to enhance the effectiveness of education subsidies targeted at the low-income demographic in the country. Professor Dr Abu Sofian Yaacob, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Keusahawanan Koperasi Malaysia, emphasized the importance of considering student backgrounds for Fully Aided Schools (Sekolah Bantuan Penuh

Sarawak Tourism Short Video Contest nears Oct 31 submission deadline

KUCHING: The 3rd Sarawak Tourism Short Video Contest 2024, organised by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS), is approaching its submission deadline of Oct 31. This contest invites all filmmakers, video creators, YouTubers and students from Sarawak, regardless of age, ethnicity, or religion, to participate.

Sarawak govt offers special STEM research grant for students

KUCHING: The Sarawak government, through the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, has introduced a special grant to support students conducting research in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said that the grant is available under the Sarawak Research Development

Startups learn the art of fundraising

KUCHING: TEGAS Digital Village (TDV) has announced the 13 businesses selected for its third TEGAS Fundraising Accelerator (TFA) cohort. Among the chosen companies are NR&Sons Holdings, Best Academy, Evolving Brilliance Technologies, and Ensera, to name a few. TEGAS chairman Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the TFA is designed to help

Sarawak Metro equips apprentices with railway expertise

KUCHING: The Industrial Competency Development Programme (ICDP), a crucial component of Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd’s initiative to enhance local talent, provided comprehensive training to apprentices, preparing them with the necessary knowledge to operate the state’s railway system. This strategic effort is part of Sarawak Metro’s Socio-Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) programme,

RM110mil still needed to implement ALAF Phase 5 initiative

KUCHING: A total of RM110 million is still needed to implement the fifth phase of the Sarawak government’s Additional Late Applicant Fund (ALAF) initiative. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said Sarawak has provided a total of RM315 million, with the fourth phase of implementation now in the