Author: News Desk

Sarawak leads in fight against climate change

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to be a leader in the fight against climate change, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said its lush rainforests, sunny skies and powerful rivers give Sarawak the resources needed to achieve the

Lions club reaches out to needy children

MIRI: Lions Club of Batu Niah today (Wednesday) donated daily use items to Bekenu and Batu Niah community-based rehabilitation centres (PPDK). The contributions were sponsored by Lions Clubs International of District 308 A2 Region 6 chairperson Dato Winnie Lee Siew Ping. President Lions Club of Batu Niah Andy Jong Wan

Works on Jalan Bintulu-Miri on March 20-31

MIRI: An outstanding and defect inspection works will be carried out on March 20 until 31 on the Miri route towards Bintulu at Mile 42 to Mile 64, Jalan Bintulu -Miri. Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR), in a statement said, the inspection is meant to detect any possible defects on

Calling for more participants to join run

BY JAMES WONG & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: More participants are needed to hit the target of 3,000 runners for the Bunny Run for Autism 2023 that will be held in conjunction with Autism Awareness Month. The organising chairman of the event cum secretary of Kuching Autistic Association (KAA), Duane Reggie

Nanta in good cheer after knee replacement op

KUCHING: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said he will resume work soon after undergoing a total knee replacement operation at Kuala Lumpur Hospital. He conveyed his appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife for checking on him. “This afternoon, I received a call from

800 tree saplings planted in college CSR programme

BAU: About 62 staff and students of Kolej Komuniti Mas Gading (KKMG) planted tree saplings as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) at Sabal Agroforestry Centre in Simunjan recently. According to a press release,about 800 tree saplings were planted during the programme which was led by KKMG director Shirley

Maggi works with digital leaders to empower women

KUCHING: Maggi is strengthening its commitment to empowering women and small business owners through its Program Mentor Wanita Cukup Berani Maggi by collaborating with digital leaders such as Google, Meta and Tiktok. According to a press release, the collaboration offers a comprehensive upskilling workshop and masterclass focused on content creation

Over 100 schoolboys enjoy free haircuts

MIRI: Members of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Bekenu branch yesterday organised a free haircut campaign for school boys. The event was initiated in conjunction with the free haircut back-to-school campaign. More than 100 school boys thronged the Arena Sibuti hall on that day for the ‘Bah Bergunting Lok”

System targets registration of 800 companies

MIRI: More companies in the state are urged to register under the Sarawak Workforce Information System (SWIS) this year. The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Deputy Permanent Secretary Anielia Siam said, currently 230 companies have registered with SWIS. MEITD, she added, is aiming to register 800 companies or

Upgrading works at four junctions completed

MIRI: The upgrading works to expand four junctions along the Krokop main road have been completed. With the completion, Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang cum Pujut assemblyman believed that it would help ease the traffic flows in the area. Yii disclosed this when met yesterday after inspecting the site.