Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Network connectivity structures to be installed

KUCHING: A total of 246 5G network connectivity structures will be erected to enable the citizens to leverage and benefit from the hyper-connectivity services. Digital Nasional Berhad’s Sabah and Sarawak general manager, Choo Meng Chung, said 587 5G network connectivity structures will be developed throughout Sarawak. “For Kuching, a total

MYAirline announces two new top appointments

KUALA LUMPUR: MYAirline has announced two new appointments to its leadership team, namely Senthil Balan Danapalan as chief commercial officer and Schrene Goh as chief marketing officer. Bringing a wealth of expertise with them, they are tasked with developing the airline’s growth and expanding its brand as the organisation prepares

Stateless children can now enjoy education, health services

DALAT: Children without Malaysian citizenship can now have access to education and health services using official receipts. Women, Early Childhood and Community WellbeingMinister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this was made possible following a meeting with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on Jan 17. “We have agreed the

Danish firm to carry out flood risk study in Sibu

DENMARK: The Sarawak government has appointed a Danish company, Ramboll, to conduct a flood risk assessment study under the Sibu Cloudburst Masterplan. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said stage 1 of the Cloudburst Masterplan study focuses on existing data analysis, flood risk modelling, mapping, and assessment for

Bumi agency, USM to boost gula apong, kelulut honey market

KUCHING: The collaboration between the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will help boost the gula apong and kelulut honey market in the state. TERAJU head of programme Zarifhadi Bujang said through the Dana Pembangunan Usahawan Bumiputera (DPUB) which has been approved this year, the programme

FAMA fest highlights products of Sarawakian entrepreneurs

MIRI: The Sarawak FAMA Fest 2023 (SAFF 2023) programme highlights the food and agricultural products of Sarawakian entrepreneurs. Food products made by local entrepreneurs are highlighted and promoted to the local community, particularly here and the neighbouring nation of Brunei Darussalam, through the programme under the Ministry of Agriculture and

Tanjung Datu rep visits villager’s newly repaired home

LUNDU: Walls, flooring, and roofs of a house in Kampung Meriyu Lundu are finally repaired as part of another Sarawak Housing Repair Programme for the poor (PPRMS) project in Tanjong Datu constituency. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan paid a visit to Jamali Ayub’s home yesterday after restoration work began

150 underprivileged families receive protection insurance certs

MIRI: One hundred and fifty underprivileged families have received their Protection Insurance Certificates (PIC) from the director of the State Development Department (SDC) Sarawak ICU, Prime Minister’s Office, Jasni Jubli here yesterday. The recipients were registered in the eKasih system during the Community’s Welfare Insurance Scheme programme’s roadshow here. In

Operator injured in excavator accident

MIRI: An excavator operator sustained injuries to his thigh from a wooden stick used as a pad in an accident behind a petrol station along Jalan Riam Bypass Lopeng yesterday. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Lopeng station were despatched to the scene after

What do women want in a man?

All a girl really wants is for one guy to prove to her that they’re not all the same. ― Marilyn Monroe, American actress ———————   Well, I cannot speak for all women but I do know that what I want in a man has evolved with my growing up.