Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Unimas celebrated as inclusive institution, strategic partner for Sarawak devt

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) stands as an inclusive institution dedicated to the advancement of all fields of knowledge, says Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He stressed that a holistic approach to education—encompassing technology, science, and the humanities—is essential for societal growth. “Education

SBC urged to forge more benefit-sharing partnerships

KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) has been urged to transform its connections into actionable and meaningful partnerships with international visitors such as ambassadors, researchers and government officials. Its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel said this will subsequently drive economic growth for Sarawak through commercialisation of its research

Archbishop Poh encourages reflection, prayer and gratitude on All Souls Day

KUCHING: Christians are urged to remember and pray for their departed loved ones in conjunction with All Souls Day, observed annually on Nov 2. Reflecting on the occasion, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Archbishop Simon Poh encouraged Christians to draw inspiration from the Saints and prepare for the end of

Minister donates to fire victim

MIRI: Minister of Transport Sarawak and Senadin assemblyman, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin showed compassion by visiting a fire victim at Kampung Damai Jaya whose house was burnt down on Thursday (Oct 31). According to Lee, the fire victim was a widow and has two children. “Upon hearing the news

Sarikei MP secures allocation of RM200,000 for St Anthony’s Church

SARIKEI: Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has successfully secured an allocation of RM200,000 for St Anthony’s Church Sarikei for construction purposes. The application was made through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), with Huang showing great concern for religious development and having allocated RM3.3 million to St Anthony’s

Investigation into Jalan Tun Jugah sinkhole reveals causes and next steps

KUCHING: An investigation into the sinkhole reported on Jalan Tun Jugah has found it to be relatively shallow, measuring approximately 1.3m by 1.7m with a depth of 0.75m. In his statement after attended a briefing regarding the matter, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said during a visual inspection,

Works on market 85 pct completed

KUCHING: As of Oct 25, work progress at the 3rd Mile Market is at 86 per cent, with the contract completion date set on Nov 14. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Tan Kai, who conducted a site visit to the market, has instructed the contractor to scrape and remove all

NREB launches second phase of Environmental Impact Assessment Consultants Management System

KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environmental Board (NREB) has announced the launching of the second phase of Environmental Impact Assessment Consultants Management System (EIACMS). During the officiation ceremony of the Environmental Management for Sustainability seminar at Imperial hotel here, Thursday (Oct 31), NREB Controller Datuk Jack Liam said this innovative

Sarawak Civil Service praised for advancing PCDS 2030

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel commended the State Civil Service for its progress in advancing the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) plan. The Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) stated that, because of PCDS 2030, Sarawak was leading the way in addressing economic prosperity, social

Deepavali message for peace, harmony, understanding, respect for all

KUCHING: The Association Churches of Sarawak (ACS) has called on everyone to build and strengthen the harmonious and peaceful coexistence by sowing and nurturing the seeds of harmony, understanding and respect. In his message for Deepavali celebration, ACS Chairman Datuk Danald Jute said while there was no denial in terms