Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Society needs donation to run shelter services

KUCHING: The Sarawak Women for Women Society needs donations for its Women in Need Need Empowerment (WINNE) Safe Space. The society said the donation is to help maintain the shelter services, adding that 100 per cent of donated funds will be used to purchase essential items and services for the

Good Samaritan contacts NGO to help elderly woman

KUCHING: A good Samaritan recently contacted Hope Place Kuching regarding an elderly woman who has to take care of her sons and grandchildren. The charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO) stated that 64-year-old Jong Teh Fat lives in a rented house at Pending and still has to work to help support her

SK Matang Jaya students join amazing green race

KUCHING: Some 50 Year Six students of SK Matang Jaya recently took part in Trienekens’ Amazing Green Race (AGR) to grab the chance of becoming this year’s winners. The AGR is an outdoor-based game activity planned under the joint solid waste management and recycling education programme by Trienekens and Padawan

Primary school students take part in environment friendly games

KUCHING: Some 50 Year Six students of SK Matang Jaya recently took part in Trienekens’ Amazing Green Race (AGR) to grab the chance of becoming this year’s winners. The AGR is an outdoor-based game activity planned under the joint solid waste management and recycling education organised by Trienekens and Padawan

Innovation Day unearths young innovators

KUCHING: SJK Chung Hua No. 5 Kuching recently organised an Innovation Day to allow students to showcase their talents and creative ideas through projects and exhibits. The Innovation Day on Feb 10 witnessed exhibits which paved the way for students to extend their learning skills related to interaction, collaboration and

Economic development on sustainability activities encouraged in state

KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) recently hosted the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to encourage private-sector development on sustainability projects in the state. As a member of the World Bank Group, the IFC offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services for advancement in the private-sector. SBC said the IFC Brunei, Malaysia

Deputy minister seeks more funds in Budget 2023 for utilities

KUCHING: More funds should be allocated in Budget 2023 for Sarawak’s utilities infrastructure development, says Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication hoped the federal government will set aside additional funds to support the state government’s efforts to ensure full coverage of water and electricity

Minister urges DBKU to intensify sustainability efforts

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has called on Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) to intensify its environment sustainability efforts. He said it must also continue to strive to provide the best services for the citizens of Kuching. “The task has been entrusted to

Bomba takes every emergency in its stride

KUCHING: There is no such thing as an ocean too wide or a mountain too high when it comes to the men and women of the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba Sarawak). From assisting a mischievous cat stuck on a tree branch to providing first aid to accident victims

M’sia has always been committed to abiding by global palm oil standards

KUCHING: Malaysia hopes that the European Union (EU) will be more open and recognise the country’s efforts and commitment towards the sustainable cultivation of palm products. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the country’s commitment has never changed to meet the conditions of sustainably growing oil palm trees.