Author: News Desk

BeSquare by Deriv, is now open for applications

KUCHING: BeSquare by Deriv, a hands-on, practical programme is now open for applications for its next batch of fresh graduates for the April 2022 intake. According to its statement today (Jan 31), the programme offers industry learning, professional growth, and self-development through carefully curated sessions and scenarios designed by members

Customs seizes drug, arrests suspect at courier’s office

BY GERALD GILLES KUCHING: Approximately one kilogramme of ketamine has been seized by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department Sarawak during a raid on a courier company premises at Permy Technology Park, Miri. Sarawak Customs acting director Mohd Nadzri Ariffin said this followed the arrest of a 44-year-old local man at

Drugs worth RM1.120 million seized last year

BY GERALD GILLES KUCHING: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Sarawak has seized drugs worth an estimated RM1.120 million last year. Sarawak Customs acting director Mohd Nadzri Ariffin (pic) said a total of 13 drug seizures were carried out in 2021 netting 33.686 kilogrammes of drugs such as methamphetamine, cannabis

Borneo Runway Project to boost fashion tourism

KUCHING: Borneo Runway Project: Fashion Design Competition 2021 has successfully concluded with the Grand Finale Fashion Showcase on Wednesday (Jan 26) as part of efforts to boost fashion tourism among others. According to its statement on Sunday (Jan 29), Borneo Runway Project business model was to organise two fashion design

Genuine desires, political will prerequisites for devt: Abang Jo

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will strive to ensure that no group or race will be excluded from enjoying the benefits of development. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as such more than 60 per cent of the 2022 State Budget was

Facelift likely to draw visitors to picnic site

SIMUNJAN: A facelift to basic facilities at the Sungai Rian picnic site in Kepayang here is expected to draw more local and foreign visitors to the area. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this includes more space for locals to generate additional income through the

Consumers urged to report errant traders

KUCHING: Consumers have been told to report unscrupulous traders to the authorities if they find them increasing the prices of goods unreasonably. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Ministry Sarawak director Datuk Stanly Tan said its enforcement officers would be on the ground to monitor prices. “We will  take action

Grand prizes up for grab at mall’s CNY photo contest

KUCHING: Prizes worth nearly RM3,000 are up for grab in the #HuatsUpLaPromenade photo contest at its mall this Chinese New Year celebration. Hock Seng Lee Berhad’s (HSL) month-long photo challenge is one of several contests with prizes lined up at the mall. “We are inviting everyone to La Promenade, take

Rakyat Xcess, Ar-Rahnu X’Change launched in Lundu 

LUNDU: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar on Saturday (Jan 29) launched Rakyat Xcess and Ar-Rahnu X’Change in Lundu District. The Santubong MP said the launch of Rakyat Xcess and Ar-Rahnu X’Change in Lundu would facilitate 36,000 residents here in

Awang Tengah meets federal minister in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan recently paid a courtesy call on Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid at his office here. During the meeting, among several matters discussed were the construction of roads leading to the border of Kalimantan in Indonesia, Lawas and