Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

SMA dispels health fears over 5G rollout

KUCHING: A townhall session was held by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) here Wednesday to dispel misgivings over the rollout of 5G in the state. It sought to assure the public that the deployment of 5G is safe and poses no health risks. “We are guided by rigorous scientific research

TYT: Understanding history key to shaping nation’s identity

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has emphasised the importance of history literacy in national identity. “History reflects our journey as individuals and as a nation, as history helps people understand themselves,” he said. “By knowing what humans have done in the past,

TYT graces Statesman Lecture and Book Talk

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Sanusi graced the Statesman Lecture and Book Talk at Wisma DBP on today (Aug 20). In a statement Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) said it has organised the Statesman Lecture annually

STB presents exclusive tour packages to woo Singaporean tourists

KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is participating in Singapore’s top consumer travel fair, popularly known as the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) Holidays 2024. In a press statement, STB chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor expressed her excitement about showcasing Sarawak’s unique offerings at the upcoming NATAS

Etim to be buried at Heroes Grave

KUCHING: The last Sarawakian surviving recipient of the nation’s highest gallantry award Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (SP), Cpl (rtd) Etim Bijam, who passed away in Miri today will be laid to rest at the Heroes Grave here, according to a family member. Etim, who was 83, died at the Miri

Chinese firms keen on industry-academic research projects

KUCHING: EXE Healthcare Group, a subsidiary of YAST GROUP, and its partners — six prominent Chinese companies, including two from Hong Kong — are interested in collaborating on industry-academia-research projects in Sarawak to bring significant advancements and opportunities to the local community. They aim to establish factories or assembly plants

New Isuzu D-Max model launched

KUCHING: Rhino Motors Sdn Bhd has launched the new 2024 Isuzu D-Max, a vehicle with five distinct variants, here today. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, who officiated at the launching ceremony, said the new 2024 Isuzu D-Max is not just a celebration of a new

Baby Shima’s debut Iban song, a prelude to Gawai

KUCHING: The Xibo Rami Oohhaa Tour is a significant cultural event that showcases Baby Shima’s debut Iban song, a momentous tribute to the Gawai celebrations. The Xibo Rami Oohhaa Tour featuring artistes like Baby Shima, Hairee Frances, Melissa Francis, Jeffdom, Roxy Ixzy, Shirly, Nomi and KMJX was held at Aeon

Silent Run prepares Sarawak deaf athletes

KUCHING: Silent Run 4.0, organised by Sarawak Deaf Sports Association (SSDeaf) will support the training and preparation of deaf athletes in the state for upcoming competitions. SSDeaf president Ko Ming Liang said this was in view of ASEAN Games in Indonesia at the end of the year and the Deaflympics,

Call for enhanced safety training amid rising occupational fatalities

BINTULU: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) must intensify occupational safety and health training, as occupational fatalities in Malaysia surpass those in Japan and Singapore. “According to the Statistics Department, the number of occupational injuries increased by 58.9 per cent to 34,216 cases in 2022. “Additionally, there