Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

TVS’ CROCODILE BYTE set to captivate viewers with entrepreneurial ventures

KUCHING: “CROCODILE BYTE”, a groundbreaking TV show from TVS, is set to captivate viewers, featuring ambitious entrepreneurs seeking investments from a distinguished panel of seasoned investors, known as the “Crocs”. This show delves into the world of innovation and investment, making it a must-watch for both aspiring business leaders and

Gallantry award recipient Michael Riman laid to rest at Heroes Memorial

The late Major (retd) Michael Riman Bujat has been laid to rest at the Heroes Memorial here, surrounded by family, friends, and fellow armed forces veterans who paid their final respects. The coffin arrived at around 9.45am on today (Aug 10), carried by eight army personnel, heading towards the military

Remembering a courageous soldier and a true friend

The late Major (retd) Michael Riman Bujat, a courageous soldier, a brother, and a friend, will be deeply missed by all for his sacrifice in fighting for the nation’s sovereignty. Lt-Gen (retd) Datuk Seri Panglima Zaini Mohd Said described Michael Riman as a ‘kaban’ (friend in the Iban language), a

State committed to children’s well-being, mental health

KUCHING: The state government is committed to provide a supportive and conducive ecosystem to ensure the well-being and mental health of children and families. Targeted initiatives and programmes, functional governance and participation of the community are therefore vital, said Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah.

Civil servants urged to innovate for Sarawak’s development goals

KUCHING: Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has called on civil servants to actively contribute fresh ideas to expedite development and propel Sarawak towards achieving high-income status by 2030. Abu Bakar, who is the Sarawak government secretary, pointed out that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg consistently

Better benefits for Sarawak civil servants

KUCHING: Sarawak civil servants who were appointed on Contribution-Based Posts (JBC) will now enjoy the same benefits as permanent staff. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said it is one of the improvements made by the Sarawak government in line with the current changes to attract more people

Kuching Street Parade livens up city centre’s nightly scene

BY GABRIEL LIHAN & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: More than 2,000 participants from various non-governmental organisations, schools, and associations put on a show of full colour and creativity at the Kuching Street Parade 2023. Participants from 60 contingents began their 2.5-kilometre parade from the Travillion Commercial Centre at Jalan Padungan to the

More choices with new marketing initiatives

SEBUYAU: The Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri will announce new marketing initiatives to strengthen the Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme. Nancy said this follows the increase in registered female participants in the programme to nearly 6,430 from the beginning of the year until August. “We will introduce

Child abuse a worrying trend

SEBUYAU: Cases of child abuse are reported to occur almost twice every day in Malaysia, said Datuk Nancy Shukri. The federal Minister of Women, Family and Community Development said the trend was a cause for concern and needed to be addressed immediately. “The trend of child abuse is indeed worrying,

Ipoh child abuse victim under JKM care

SEBUYAU: A four-year-old victim of abuse who was found in an apartment in Menglembu, Ipoh is now in the care of the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the boy has been under the supervision of JKM after they received