Author: Lee Shaw Wei

Business awards avenue for SMEs to enhance visibility

KUCHING: Local businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak have been invited to participate in the Platinum Business Awards (PBA) 2022 which will be held on Nov 29. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the PBA 2022 is an excellent avenue for Sarawakian SMEs to

Woman fined RM500 for fraud

KUCHING: A local woman was fined RM500 or spend ten days in jail here today for selling her own ATM card for RM200 and using it for fraudulent purposes. Jawai Gindi, 32, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Zaiton Anuar. She was charged with illegally having RM400 in a CIMB account at

Exciting activities abound as World Heart Day do makes return

KUCHING: The World Heart Day celebration will be making a return after two years, hosted by Sarawak Heart Foundation (SHF) at Kuching City South Council (MBKS) here on Sept 25. “With air pollution responsible for 25 per cent of cardiovascular deaths, by walking or cycling instead of driving, or long-term

Carry out duties with integrity and sincerity

KUCHING: High integrity and accountability in a civil servant is very important to ensure the government’s vision and mission is achieved and implemented successfully. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya called on all civil servants to therefore carry out their duties with

Tegas at forefront of bridging digital divide

KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) has played a huge role in raising awareness and developing talents among Sarawak youngsters, especially in the field of digital technology and Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (STEM) education. Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said it will help achieve the vision

The all-new alcohol-free Somersby Apple 0.0

KUCHING: Carlsberg Malaysia has launched another progressive new variant, the brand’s second product innovation this year by offering Sarawakians the alcohol-free Somersby Apple 0.0. Held at ZOZO Beans & Booze, guests and members of the press were treated to a fun upbeat party that depicted the creative nature of the

Azizul oversees distribution of sacrificial meat

LUNDU: A total of 1,139 packages of sacrificial meat were distributed on Monday (July 11) following the slaughter of 27 cows in four separate zones in the district, namely Sampadi Zone, Sematan Zone and two others in Lundu Zone. In the Sampadi Zone, the sacrificial programme was held at Surau

Car destroyed in blaze

KUCHING: A luxury BMW vehicle parked near Ferry Jetty Rambungan here was destroyed by fire last night. A Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesperson said the incident happened around 8.07pm. No casualties were reported. “Firemen from Petra Jaya and Batu Lintang stations were promptly despatched to the scene after

Chong not ready to reveal outcome of Opposition negotiations

KUCHING: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen has remained coy about the outcome of negotiations between Opposition parties in the run-up to the upcoming 15th General Election. He said it would only be revealed “when the time comes”, along with the distribution of seats among the parties. “We don’t want