Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Allow creativity among young to flourish in media

KUCHING: Media organisations must be open and willing to listen to ideas especially from young journalists. Sarawak Media Group chief executive officer, Suhaimi Sulaiman, said it is important that they do not impede staff creativity in order to allow them to shine in their career. “The leaders at the organisation

Premier receives investors

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday received a delegation from OCIKumho Sendirian Berhad at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya here. OCIKumho Sendirian Berhad is a new joint venture company between OCI Malaysia and Kumho P&B Chemical Incorporation which is involved in producing

Veteran tells journalists what it is all about

KUCHING: A leading media personality on Tuesday spent a good part of two hours keeping staff of New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak spellbound with insights on the intricacies of the world of journalism. Suhaimi Sulaiman’s talk on Pushing Boundaries and Staying Relevant in the Changing Media Industry was attended

State not letting up on education autonomy

KUCHING: Negotiations are still ongoing with the federal government to get back Sarawak’s autonomy on education under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Education autonomy is a matter the state will continue to negotiate for, assured Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “It is so important to us because

Paxlovid only meant for Categories 4 and 5

KUCHING: The Paxlovid antiviral pill, developed by Pfizer, should not be given to COVID-19 patients randomly. “It is not suitable for Category 1 (no symptoms) and Category 2 (mild symptoms) patients because these pills are for Category 4 patients (lung infection and needing oxygen) and those in Category 5 (lung

Veteran journalist, educator wins special award

KUALA LUMPUR: Winning the special award during the prestigious Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-Petronas Malaysian Journalism Awards 2022 was indeed a big surprise, said the senior fellow of the Malaysian Council of Professors (MPN), Dr Jeniri Amir. The adjunct professor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Language and Communication said

Centre of hope for the risk groups

KUCHING: People facing social and other problems will soon have a platform to seek help and related support when the Kuching Community Social Support Centre (CSSC Kuching) project  begins its operations on Sept 1. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said CSSC Kuching would

Retendered RM65 mln road project to be ready in 30 months

MATU: The RM65 million 16-km road construction project from Passin to Matu will be retendered. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said in a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) that the project had to be retendered due to the failure of the contractor to commence the project. “The re-implementation

Flood victims get food assistance

LONG BEMANG: A total of 547 food packets were distributed to residents in Kampung Long Bemang who were affected by floods last week. The government distributed the aid through the Miri Division Social Welfare Department in collaboration with the Telang Usan District Office recently. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit

DTTAS Education Fair from one district to another

KUCHING: The Dayak Think Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) is looking to organise an education fair that will be held from one district to another. DTTAS Education Fair 2022 publicity secretary Malvina Albert Klinsing said the event aimed to provide space and opportunities for students and youths in rural areas to