Pivotal figure with key contributions to customary law
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has described the late Sarawak Native Court of Appeal president Datuk Thomas Akin Jelimin as a pivotal figure who made significant contributions to customary law among the Dayak community. According to a news report by TVS on Thursday, Uggah said that Akin, during his lifetime, was a […]
Abang Johari: More Sarawakians have returned to contribute to state development
KUCHING: The number of Sarawakians returning home to contribute to the development of the state is increasing, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. As the state is set to become a semiconductor industry hub, he said a total of 20 Sarawakian engineers specialising in such industry have returned from overseas to realise […]
SWWC lauded for its contributions to community
KUCHING: The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWC) came in for praise from Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin for its numerous contributions to the community. The society’s assistance included providing support to women and children in distress. Yap praised SWWC during the opening ceremony of a seminar on children organised by the society […]
STB honours media champions
KUCHING: Several media personalities were recently honoured with awards by the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) at a special event in Kuala Lumpur. According to the press release, the STB presented the Yours Truly Sarawak Awards to recognise the media’s valuable contributions in sharing the story of Sarawak. These awards celebrated the best stories and coverage […]
Sarawak Energy lauded for its contributions to state economy
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has played a key role in providing employment and business opportunities to create a sustainable, thriving economy in the state. SEB board member Datuk Idris Buang said the energy development company and a vertically integrated electricity utility’s role is needed for Sarawak to achieve […]
Hanifah donates RM34k to community stalls
MUKAH: Mukah Member of Parliament (MP), Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, recently made a generous contribution of RM34,000 to 17 community stalls at Kala Dana Park. The contribution was made in conjunction with the opening of Pesta Kaul Mukah 2023. During her visit to the park on Wednesday (Apr 26), Hanifah presented each of the 17 […]
Contributions for SGH Ophthalmology Department
KUCHING: A handover ceremony was held at the Day Care and Diagnostic Complex, Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), in which one unit of the compact intuitive system and 500 intraocular lens were presented to the Ophthalmology Department. SGH director Dr Ngian Hiee Hung received the contribution. “This was a part of collaboration between the Latter-day Saints […]
Pat on the back for Lions Club
KUCHING: Lions Club in Kuching has been lauded for its contribution to the community here. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the non-governmental organisation held charity events and worked with relevant parties to establish closer ties with them. “Congratulations to the Lions Club for continuing to commit to serving the community not […]
Early CNY cheer for 270 people
BINTULU: Two hundred and seventy people received contributions from the Sarawak Social Welfare Department Bintulu District in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebration at Dinner World yesterday. Contributions worth RM270,000 were given to the recipients; each received RM100 including hampers worth RM80, while those who could not come would have their money credited to their […]
Body contributes to Methodist Children Home
SIBU: In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season, Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders’ Association (SDCCLA) made a visit and contributed generously to the Methodist Children Home (MCH) in Jalan Ling Wen Sun here today Upon arrival, the Association’s Chief Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming handed over a cheque for RM2,000 to […]
