Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Dr Sim: RCERT and Unimas collaboration to revolutionise medical research in Sarawak

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian praised the collaboration between biotechnology company RCERT Sdn Bhd and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) as a significant step towards transforming medical research in Sarawak. The Deputy Premier emphasised the importance of obtaining healthcare that focused not only on cancer treatment but also

Awang Tengah: Embrace Sarawak civil service values for enhanced service delivery

KUCHING: Agencies and Departments under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development need to further practise the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) Six Shared Values – Integrity, Kind and Caring Professionalism, Sense of Urgency and Ownership, Team Spirit and Result-Oriented. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this

Detailed study on Limbang Lawas Local Plan project to ensure sustainability

KUCHING: The Limbang Lawas Local Plan 2035 project is being studied comprehensively to ensure the sustainability of development both districts. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stressed the study will ensure there is a balanced approach in the physical and economic planning for Limbang and Lawas. “This is

488 events approved for SUKMA 21 in Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 488 events have been approved by the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Supreme Committee for the upcoming 21st SUKMA in Sarawak. National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC) in its statement said the number of event offerings is divided into 236 men’s events, 217 women’s events and 35

NGO demands more than symbolic amendments

KUCHING: Persatuan Intelektual Pribumi Sarawak (PERANTIS) opined that the amendment to Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution will not be truly significant unless accompanied by changes to Article 160(2). The latter defines the interpretation of ‘The Federation’, critical to contextualising the status of Sabah and Sarawak within Malaysia as per

Forest Landscape Restoration programme enhances lives of rural communities

KUCHING: The Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) programme  not only aims to restore the forest by planting trees but also improve the welfare of people living in forested areas. Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the Sarawak government will continue to implement various initiatives to improve the livelihoods of people

Stay home for air doctor’s visit

KUCHING: The State Health Department has released the schedule for the air doctor service, known locally as “perkhidmatan doktor udara” (PDU), which will be visiting Sarikei, Sri Aman, Sibu, Kapit, Miri, and Limbang from May 2 to May 15. Residents in these areas are requested to remain at their homes

Adopt tech and go global, mayor tells business people

KUCHING: Datuk Wee Hong Seng has urged entrepreneurs to embrace innovation, expand their horizons, and seize opportunities beyond their borders. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor said by venturing into international markets, entrepreneurs can elevate their businesses while proudly representing the ingenuity and resilience of Sarawakian entrepreneurship. “Companies like

Sarawak Energy elevates global presence as patron at World Energy Congress

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy (SEB) debuted as a patron of the World Energy Council at the 26th World Energy Congress, a global energy event attended by international energy stakeholders. In its press release, themed ‘Redesigning Energy for People and Planet’, the four-day event was co-hosted by the World Energy Council and

TYT receives courtesy visit from DBP delegation

KUCHING: Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, recently welcomed a delegation from Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) for a courtesy visit. Led by DBP director-general Dr Hazami Jahari, the delegation’s objective was to extend an invitation to Wan Junaidi