Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Creative arts practitioners receive support under Ziarah Seni Madani initiative

KUCHING: Two behind-the-scenes practitioners from the creative arts sector have received assistance as part of the Ziarah Seni Madani initiative by the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas). Officiated by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, the recipients are Hazzuki Hazmi, who is suffering from stage four stomach cancer, and Talaha@Taha Yan,

Lalamove launched in Kuching

KUCHING: Kuching has become the first location for on-demand delivery services by Lalamove in East Malaysia due to the large number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) here. Lalamove managing director Jane Teh said another reason was the robust population here, coupled with a very healthy income record. “Of course,

Lalamove’s tech integration supports Sarawak’s digital vision, says minister

KUCHING: The integration of advanced technology in Lalamove’s delivery service operations aligns with Sarawak’s digital transformation agenda, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He said that the role of digital solutions in modernising transportation and delivery services is indisputable in today’s digital era. He also stated that the

Rep advises singers to showcase skills

SARIKEI: Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii urged local singers to showcase their exceptional singing skills and strive to achieve excellent results in any competition. He said this during the flag presentation ceremony for the Da Lian Music and Singing Association Sarikei which was held here recently, as the

Bau Hospital receives two haemodialysis machines from SEB & SABATI

BAU: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has generously donated two units of haemodialysis machine to Bau Hospital here recently. SEB’s senior vice president of Corporate Services Siti Aisah Adenan said the haemodialysis machine were donated to solve the urgent need for Bau Hospital to have the machines as the hospital is

Smoke-free products answer to curbing cigarette sales

KUCHING: Smoke-free products can put a dent on cigarette sales in conjunction with effective government policies. Phillip Morris (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (PMM) Head of Corporate Communications Veronica Choo said the company has invested a total of $12.5 billion in research and development to produce smoke-free products. And through research and

Smoke-free alternatives better than traditional cigarettes

KUCHING: Smoke-free alternatives are in a good position to better address the public on the health impact of smoking. Phillip Morris (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s Head of Corporate Communication Veronica Choo said this is because smoke-free alternatives do not burn tobacco or emit fewer and lower levels of harmful chemicals compared

Exploring clean energy partnership

KUCHING: Expanding energy cooperation between Sarawak and the United States (US) was the focus of a meeting between Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni and a US Department of Energy delegation recently. The US delegation, led by Assistant Secretary, Office of Fossil Energy and

Talk show host credits AF for success

KUCHING: Talk show host Fir Afandi credits the reality television programme Akademi Fantasia (AF) as a key factor to his success in the entertainment industry. He said the reason why he is able to do what he loves is because of AF as well. “And because of AF, I managed

Marsha, Velvet, Alena to perform with Philharmonic Orchestra

KUCHING: The Sound of Borneo concert, presented by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, will be held on Sept 7 at the Philharmonic Hall in Kuala Lumpur. Singer Marsha Milan Londoh who announced this said it will be the first such concert to showcase Borneo artistes namely, singer Velvet Aduk, singer/sape player