STU agent of change for members, says Serian division chief
SERIAN: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) serves as an agent of change beneficial to the welfare of its members, the union’s Serian division chairman Alva Amin Chu said. Speaking at the division’s first annual general meeting (AGM) here last Saturday (Aug 15) he said: “The sharing of ideas at the AGM can determine the direction […]
JCI Miri holds annual general meeting
MIRI: Junior Chamber international Miri (JCI Miri) successfully held its annual general meeting (AGM) last Sunday. To uphold the purpose and vision of the Junior Chamber International, Candy Yong, the newly elected president, called on members who have joined the organisation to actively learn and know about the Junior Chamber international. “When you get to […]
UNIMAS’ engineering faculty holds annual general meeting
The Faculty of Engineering UNIMAS held its Annual General Meeting for the UNIMAS IEM (Institution Engineering Malaysia) student section on December 14, 2022, which coincided with the handover ceremony that marked the passing of the baton of responsibilities from the IEM members of the 10th generation to the 11th generation. Professor Ir Dr Siti Noor […]
NGO plans resource centre to develop future leaders
KUCHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI), a civil society, is planning to set up a service and resource centre to develop talented people. Newly-elected chairman Sidi Munan said the centre will provide reading and educational materials, as well as facilities to aid the personal development of its future leaders. “The centre will be equipped with adequate […]
Journos warn of threat to credibility
By Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: Unverified news portals and those posing as media are causing concern among bona fide news organisations and authorised practitioners. Journalists attending the Annual General Meeting 2022 of the Journalist Association of Kuching Division Sarawak (KDJA) here on Saturday (April 23) heard how this could potentially lead to problems such as […]
Computer glitch signals much bigger problem at port
KUCHING: Sarawak Shipping Association (SSA) views the recent malfunctioning of Kuching Port Container Operation Unit’s recent computer was only the tip of an iceberg that triggered the shipping lines to resort to drastic action – imposing congestion surcharge. They said that the collection of such surcharge was more for alerting the port to re-examine its […]
Patra Ramli continues to lead union
KUCHING: Patra Ramli has retained his post as the president of the Sarawak Education Lab Assistant Union (KESPEMS) for the 2020-2023 term. Patra won without contesting in the union’s 4th triennial general meeting on Mar 27. He has been leading the union since its formation. The vice president post was won by Ellison Bundan Lang […]
Andy Jong retains position as president of Sarawak Journalists Association
KUCHING: Andy Jong Wan Joon (Sin Chew Daily) has been elected as Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) president for a third consecutive term. Rosemaria Buma (Utusan Borneo) is his vice president; secretary Michelle Choo Lee Nyuk (Sin Chew Daily); assistant secretary Mohd Aliff Idzwan Abdullah (Utusan Borneo); treasurer Chai Chon Chin (United Daily) and assistant […]
Ronnie Teo the new KDJA chairman
KUCHING: Ronnie Teo from Borneo Post was elected as the new chairman of the Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) at its annual general meeting (AGM) in a local hotel here today (March 20). Ronnie was elected unopposed for the term 2021-2023, replacing the outgoing chairwoman Jacqueline David. The deputy chairman is Zulazhar Sheblee from The […]
New O&G consortium formed
KUCHING: The Sarawak Petroleum Contractors Association (Speca) aims to be a major player in Sarawak’s oil and gas industry through the establishment of Speca Consortium Sdn Bhd. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Speca president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo expressed confidence that members of the consortium would be able to guide […]
