Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Anak Sarawak Awards unveils 17 finalists

KUCHING: Malaysia’s first award for Business Events – the Anak Sarawak Awards, officially announces the finalists for its ninth edition of the flagship awards. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Lee Kim Shin extended his congratulations as well as highlights the role of sector partners, “Industry partners, convention

Public University Administrators Day to be held in Kuching

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The council of Public University Administrators Association (MASTI) in collaboration with the Education Ministry (KPM) and Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT) will host the Public University Administrators Day (HPUA) 2018 and the Public University Administrators Transformation Convention in Kuching. Running from August 18 to 20 at The Waterfront

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD)

To avoid an increase in the number of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) cases in the state, the parents and caretakers of children should take steps to prevent the spread of the disease and protect their children from getting infected with the disease. This is important in view of the coming holidays

Female driver injured in Puspakom collision

KUCHING: A female driver sustained injuries after she collided with another car along Jalan Pending, in front of Puspakom at about 1.30 pm yesterday. Driving a Viva she collided with a Wira causing her to lose control of her car. She then crashed into a lorry parked at the side

Int’l orchid conference July 2019

KUCHING: About 600 participants from 13 countries, namely Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Brunei, China, Korea and Malaysia, are expected to participate in the 13th Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC13) to be held for five days at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here from 24 to

Freedom of technology is what we need

The Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg’s comment on technological policy direction in local economy in general is rather misunderstanding – I’m afraid. He keeps telling us how technologies by government policies going to change the state economy in the next couple of years – and this

RM160 mln approved for Daro roads

DARO: The state government has approved over RM160 million for the construction of three roads in the Daro state constituency. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg said the approval of the allocation proved the government’s seriousness in improving infrastructure facilities in rural areas. He said the

Sea Scout Basic Training in Miri on Nov 1

KUCHING: The Scouts As sociation of Malaysia through the National Sea Scout Secretariat will be hosting the national level Sea Scout Leader Basic Training 2018 from November 1 to 4 at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Miri, Sarawak. He ld in col laborat ion with the Scouts Association of Malaysia (

Water shortage in Kabong still serious

KABONG: The pipelines installation project from Simpang Roban to Simpang Sungai Nyiar, which covers a distance of 5km, does not have a big impact on the water problem faced by the people here. Although it has been installed with a booster pump at Simpang Nyabor but the low water pressure

Tengah leads 23-member delegation to Brisbane

BRISBANE: The 23-member State delegation headed by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan arrived in Brisbane early yesterday to continue their working visit to seek input and acquire some experience from several government authorities dealing with strata titles development on properties and strata title managements before coming