Azizul keeps WTF presidency
KUCHING: Azizul Annuar Adenan has been re-elected as the president of Taekwondo Malaysia (WTF) during the recent WTF 11th annual general meeting. Azizul retained the top post after he garnered 38 votes in a two-cornered fight against Datuk Mohd Nasir Ibrahim Fikri who could only secure 17 votes. “I thank members and the elected executive […]
Kuching Waterfront hawkers to be relocated for major pavement upgrading works
KUCHING: The hawkers operating at Kuching Waterfront will be permanently relocated to Kuching Esplanade near the Brooke Dockyard and some of the hawkers will be relocated to another area in the near future. Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) mayor Hilmy Othman said the relocation will make way for the long overdue pavement upgrading works at […]
Cleanup clears 5 tonnes of waste
KUCHING: Five tonnes of waste were collected during a cleanup operation at the Maong Tengah Hawker Centre here yesterday. The programme was organised by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker (ASEZWAO) Kuching Branch. DBKU Mayor Hilmy Othman said that the cleanup saw the participation […]
MagnumCares spreads Chinese New Year’s joy
KUCHING: MagnumCares continues its initiative, the ‘Welfare Homes Outreach’ programme, which aims to spread joy and happiness in anticipation of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. The programme, which supports senior citizens, disabled communities (PwDs), and orphans, has impacted over 20,000 lives nationwide. It operates in more than 230 welfare homes and contributes over RM770,000 […]
Oil planters committed to sustainable practices
KUCHING: The Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (DOPPA) is committed to uphold sustainability in Sarawak as it continues to empower indigenous smallholders and address their crucial concerns. This was through active collaboration with the Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Solidaridad Network through the National Initiatives for Sustainable and Climate Smart Oil Palm Smallholders (NI-SCOPS) […]
Consultants being appointed for flood mitigation project
KUCHING: Civil and structural consultants are being appointed for the RM350 million Stampin Resettlement Scheme flood mitigation project said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. He said the project scope detailed by the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government includes feasibility study and detailed design of flood mitigation options. “The feasibility study […]
Relocating Iban language study centre to local universities
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has suggested relocating the Iban language study center to local universities in Sarawak, particularly Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), to address the shortage of Iban language lecturers at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Perak. Highlighting the critical shortage issue, he mentioned that while many qualified Iban language […]
FMM Sarawak to strengthen collaboration with state govt
KUCHING: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Sarawak has expressed its intention to continue collaborating with the Sarawak government to intensify efforts aimed at boosting the industry. FMM Sarawak chairman Datuk Seri Victor Hii Lu Thian noted the commitment to providing relevant skill training to support the industry’s demand and needs in the state, aligning […]
Thaipusam celebration showcases Sarawak’s rich cultural tapestry
KUCHING: The annual Thaipusam celebration unfolds as a testament to the rich tapestry of multiculturalism that defines Malaysia and intrigues those who have never experienced the celebration. With its roots deeply embedded in the Tamil Hindu community, Thaipusam has become a colourful and profound cultural spectacle in Sarawak, drawing devotees and curious onlookers alike. Priest […]
STIDC showcases best practices in planted forest management to delegates
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) recently welcomed delegates from the Malaysian Panel Manufacture Association (MPMA) on a field visit to showcase the Licence for Planted Forests (LPF/0043) project, highlighting best practices in planted forest management. In a press release on Thursday (Jan 25), STIDC reported that MPMA chairman Datuk Wira Sheikh Othman […]
