Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: News Desk

STU agent of change for members, says Serian division chief

SERIAN: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) serves as an agent of change beneficial to the welfare of its members, the union’s Serian division chairman Alva Amin Chu said. Speaking at the division’s first annual general meeting (AGM) here last Saturday (Aug 15) he said: “The sharing of ideas at the

Bernama editor wins Kazakhstan media contest

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Desk Editor of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Ravichandran Rajamanickam has been announced as one of the winners of the 8th annual ‘Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media’ contest. The country’s Foreign Affairs Ministry in a statement said Ravichandran won under a separate nomination

Indonesia sets world record for largest angklung performance

JAKARTA: Indonesia holds the Guinness World Record for the largest angklung musical performance that involved 15,110 participants and was held at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Main Stadium, Jakarta, on Saturday evening (Aug 5), reported ANTARA news agency. The preparation for the performance has been carried out since October 2022 with

Community spirit shines at KTB Carnival

SERIAN: Kenyalang Tourism Booster (KTB) Carnival Empowers Community and Promotes Sustainable Tourism Serian recently played host to the KTB Carnival, an event aimed at boosting sustainable tourism, promoting local homestays, and empowering the community to lead local tourism initiatives. Organized through a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Innovative Youth Cooperative

Anjung Usahawan to facilitate Sarikei traders soon

SARIKEI: An Anjung Usahawan Sarikei will be established, offering more comfort to small traders and entrepreneurs, particularly those situated at the Downtown Night Market in Kampung Seberang Sarikei. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said he took the initiative to include the construction

Award winning LCDA recognised for sustainable devt efforts

KUCHING: Land Custody And Development Authority (LCDA) wins the prestigious ‘GLC of the Year – Community at Heart’ Award in the government-linked companies (GLC) category at the Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards 2023. According to a statement by LCDA, it managed to earn the award through its commitment to promoting

Youth shape sustainable tourism in Sarawak

KUCHING: The youth play crucial role in shaping the future of the tourism sector through sustainable and responsible practices. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said that young people have the power to influence their peers and society by setting examples in protecting and

Come together for better effect, Penguang tells Dayak bodies

KUCHING: Dayak associations have been urged to come together, collaborating with the government and local representatives to articulate their perspectives and promote bilateral relations. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government I Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said a political background should not be a deterrent to any association

Limbang residents told to continue supporting devt agenda 

LIMBANG: The people here are called upon to continue supporting the development agenda in realising the Sarawak’s government vision of a prosperous and high-income state by 2030. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said various efforts have been made under the leadership

First Iban police officer attains PhD in law

BY ALLAN JAY & AMYRA VARKISA KUCHING: Supt Dr Collin Babat has etched his name in history as the first Iban police officer in Sarawak and even in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to attain a PhD in law. Currently serving as the deputy police chief of Sibu district police