Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Nation’s first astronaut remains a source of inspiration to Malaysians

KUCHING: The nation’s first astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor continues to be source of inspiration to Malaysians young and old. Over 700 participants attended his public lecture entitled ‘My Journey into Space’ at the Islamic Information Centre (IIC) yesterday (Aug 17). The programme was hosted by Islamic Information Centre-Sarawak

MPI wants more Sarawak entries for awards

KUCHING: Media practitioners in Sarawak have been urged to participate in the national level Malaysian Journalism Awards. Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) chairman Datuk Chamil Wariya said participation by Sarawakian media practitioners is still very low. “For the past two years, there was no participation from Sarawakian media practitioners. We would

Guessing game begins on name of boutique airline

KUCHING: With negotiations well underway for the acquisition of MASwings by the state government, Sarawakians are excited for the state to have its very own boutique airline. The idea for Sarawak’s own boutique airline was first mooted in 2019 as announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun

Diversification and value-adding win Samling top award

KUCHING: Samling Group was awarded the prestigious ‘Most Diversified and Value-Adding Timber Manufacturer’ award by the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebrations.The award was presented by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to Samling Group chief executive officer Lawrence Chia

Urgent revival of Malaysia-Indonesia cooperation needed to address haze problem

KUCHING: The need to rejuvenate cooperation and joint efforts between Malaysia and Indonesia to combat the potential haze issue in the region is of paramount importance.Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out that a government-to-government (G2G) approach is the most effective way to tackle and encourage Indonesia to cease

Students get hands-on with organic compost fertilizer

KUCHING: SJK Chung Hua No 3 students will now learn about using natural compost as a type of fertiliser in their school garden and landscaping. In a statement, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the special compost is made from organic waste, which is material

Siol International Mountain Bike Challenge attracts cyclists from abroad

KUCHING: The Siol International Mountain Bike Challenge (SIMBC) 2023 will be held from Aug 25 to 27. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this will be the 20th edition and it is organised in conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th Independence as well as

Of writer’s block and panic

“Motivation comes from working on things we care about. It also comes from working with people we care about.” – American technology executive, philanthropist and writer, Sheryl Sandberg. Sometimes, I find myself questioning whether or not I am good at what I do for a living. I think this is

Medical centre open to community programmes

KUCHING: The local community has been encouraged to work with Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) on community programmes and similar initiatives to ensure the delivery of healthcare services reaches a wider audience. Its Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs and Business Development, Bidari Mohamad Suhaili, said the private medical centre is

Normah Medical Specialist Centre keeps working to promote medical tourism

 KUCHING: Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) continues to attract patients from neighbouring countries as part of medical tourism. Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs and Business Development Bidari Mohamad Suhaili said that as the first and oldest private medical centre in Sarawak, NMSC has foreign patients who often return to seek treatment. He