Author: News Desk

Not the time to ignore SOPs

SIBU: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has reminded people on the need to continue observing standard operating procedures (SOP). “Even though we are in the endemic phase we cannot ignore the SOPs,” he said at a frontliners appreciation dinner on Friday. “Do not forget to remind all patients

ART set to put Sarawak on the global map

By Noor Syahhira Hady And Ma Chee Seng KUCHING: Sarawak is in position to have the first ever hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) in the whole world. In saying this, Corporate Communications, SEED Programmes and Bumiputera Relations Director Alexis Barieng said physical works of the transportation system project is expected

Church gets state govt assistance for repairs

By Ma Chee Seng & Lee Shaw Wei KUCHING: A total of RM1.5 million was handed over by the Unit For Other Religion (UNIFOR) to St Nicholas Church today (July 9) for upgrades and repairs on the church building in Bandar Baru Semariang. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament

Showcase of local ethnic artistes

KUCHING: A music show called Pemerindang Borneo will be broadcast on TV Sarawak (TVS) on Tomorrow (July 12). It is a television programme, showcasing local ethnic artistes in Sarawak. The purpose of this programme is also to develop and extend the Borneo ethnic music industry. It is also a vision

Resipi Berani Maggi Season 2 set to test finalists’ mettle

KUCHING: Maggi is returning with its six-episode reality show, Resipi Berani Maggi Season 2, as 12 mentees out of 2,000 vie for the top prize. They will be tested in the areas of personal growth, business acumen and cooking skills, among others. In a statement, Maggi shared that some notable

Institute’s high-tea invitation for Raghad

KUCHING: Head of state’s wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib has been invited as a guest of honour to a tea banquet in conjunction with the 60th Sarawak Federation of Women Institutes (PPWS) diamond jubilee. She was informed about the matter by Datuk Norhayati Mohd Ismail who led

Courses’ collaboration for mutual benefit

KUCHING: Riam Institute of Technology (Riamtec) and  Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (SOPPOA) collaborate on oil palm plantation management courses after having a meeting last Wednesday. In a statement, it stated that Riamtec has undertaken oil palm plantation management courses which will be offered to SOPPOA members. SOPPOA’s Chairman, Eric

Gift of 12 cows for Kpg Spaoh Muslims

SPAOH: A total of 12 cows were donated to the Muslim community in Kampung Spaoh in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report, the cows were donated by Deputy Premier who is also Bukit Saban assemblyman Datuk Amar Douglas

Body calls on Chinese Consul General

KUCHING: The Kuching China Trades Importers and Exporters Association paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chinese Consul General in Kuching Xing Weiping. According to the association’s statement, the said visit was made on Tuesday (July 5) and was led by the association chairman Datuk Yii Ming Tang. “During

MoU on road safety development inked

KUCHING: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) was inked on Wednesday (July 6). Unimas said the MoU was to foster activities, research and development in the field of road safety and vehicle safety. Unimas was represented by deputy