Trienekens bags prestigious IKM Laboratory Excellence Award
KUCHING: Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, the driving force behind Sarawak’s Integrated Waste Management System (IWMS), has secured the prestigious IKM Laboratory Excellence Award for 2023. This accolade, their ninth win since 2015, commends the company’s unwavering dedication to delivering top-notch laboratory testing services in compliance with local legislation, particularly in health, safety, and environmental domains. […]
Enhancing professionalism of local contractors
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is actively working to enhance the professionalism of local contractors as it embarks on significant investments in large-scale infrastructure development projects. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stressed the critical need for improved efficiency and capacity among contractors to ensure the successful and timely delivery of projects to the desired […]
Builders told to be fully committed when handling govt projects
KUCHING: Contractors have been reminded to be fully committed to the state government projects that they are undertaking. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said integrity and professionalism must be upheld in the execution of the projects. The contractors must take account of their capacity and capabilities when undertaking government projects. “Contractors […]
Mind your language when debating
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the Senate need to be polite every time they speak and debate despite having differences of opinion, said Senate president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim. In his inaugural address as president of the Senate, Rais said this was because the conversation of Senate members were watched by the people and it […]
Dealing with Dementia
There are always two ways of dealing with a patient. One that is difficult for the patient, and another that is difficult for the caregiver. Despite the hardships, Shima Hussin shared what it was like taking care of her father after he was diagnosed with dementia in 2015. Adjusting to behavioural changes Dementia is described […]
Joint journalism projects with Unimas
KUCHING: Tribune Press Sdn Bhd and SV News Sdn Bhd would engage with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) on collaborative journalism projects. Under the proposed collaboration, Unimas would be sending selected communications students to do their industrial training at either New Sarawak Tribune (NST) or its sister paper Suara Sarawak (SS). The collaboration is aimed at […]
No selective prosecutions, please!
KUCHING: Holders of important posts in government must carry out the duties responsibly, professionally, fairly and equitably. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this when asked to comment on the resignation of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Koya. “Anyone who holds such an important position […]
Civil servants must maintain their neutrality, professionalism
PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants must abide by their principle of neutrality and professionalism and respect that separation power is an essential element in the Rule of Law as enshrined in the Federal Constitution. Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali said it was important for the public services to give the best customer experience to honour the […]
