Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

A new chapter for UNIMAS: Celebrating leadership and legacy

“By recognising the significance of education, our community will not be left behind in the journey of progress,” – Head of State Tun Pehin Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. This week, Head of State Tun Pehin Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar was officially proclaimed as the fourth Chancellor

Innovative approach towards water sustainability

THIS October, Kuching City will take centre stage as the Borneo International Water and Wastewater Exhibition and Conference (BIWWEC) 2024 returns with its sixth edition. Slated to run from October 23 to 25 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), BIWWEC 2024 is a crucial platform for tackling water sustainability

Rituals Cosmetics launches sixth store in the city

KUCHING: Rituals Cosmetics has officially launched its sixth store here located at The Spring Shopping Mall. This marks another significant step in the luxury brand’s global expansion, as it continues to bring its philosophy of transforming everyday routines into meaningful moments to new regions. The brand, founded by Raymond Cloosterman,

Service and sacrifice: A life dedicated to the nation

Book title: A PolicemanAuthor: Wan Junaidi Tuanku JaafarISBN: 978-967-89-2425-2Publisher: International Law Book ServicesNumber of Chapters: 14Number of Pages: 575Year of Publication: 2014 Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s “A Policeman” is not just a memoir; it is a deeply reflective and immersive account of a life dedicated to

Staying Curious and Open to Continuous Learning

OVER the past few days, I had the privilege of attending a two-day workshop titled ‘Journalism in a New Media World’ organised by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI). The workshop featured two prominent figures in the nation’s media industry — New Straits Times’ Group Editor, Farrah Naz Karim, and Executive

Agreement inked to purchase and store slag byproducts

BINTULU: Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd (PFA) and Kemena Industries Sdn Bhd, have formalised an agreement for the purchase and storage of Pertama’s Silicomanganese (SiMn) slag byproduct, a key development for both companies and the region’s industrial sustainability efforts. The agreement was formalised in a signing ceremony at Wisma Bintulu, between

MOCSAR team demonstrates commitment to Mulu community

MULU: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s (Bomba Sarawak) Mountain and Cave Search and Rescue (MOCSAR) team continues to demonstrate resilience and determination in serving and protecting the Mulu community. MOCSAR team leader Kenneth Nilong said the group has made significant progress, especially with the recent addition of new members.

Earth’s subterranean protectors

EXPLORING caves has always fascinated adventurers, yet for certain individuals, it transcends mere excitement; it evolves into a lifelong dedication to safeguard, conserve and uncover the earth’s most elusive marvels of nature. Ivo Kabadozov and Vesela Kabadozov, hailing from Bulgaria, have turned their passion into purpose. As key figures in

Accolades for ISCA conference

MULU: The 2024 International Show Caves Association (ISCA) conference held here has been lauded as one of the most successful and impactful events in the organisation’s history. ISCA president Dr Friedrich Oedl commended the three-day conference, which included a variety of immersive experiences such as cave tours, rainforest canopy skywalks,

Mulu’s wonders and the global cave community

‘God gives us intelligence to uncover the wonders of nature. Without this gift, nothing is possible.’ – writer, screenwriter and director, James Clavell For this week’s column, I struggle to gather my thoughts and express my experience of being back in Mulu. Mulu is a place where time seems to