Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Petronas opens newly expanded lubricant plant in China’s Shandong

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) recently launched the newly expanded lubricant-blending plant in the Weifang Economic Development Zone in Shandong, China, to meet the market’s growing demand for premium lubricant products and high-quality services. The comprehensive expansion project, which was carried out in phases, saw the upgrade of the

Philippines national found dead at timber camp

LIMBANG: A Philippines national was found dead by his colleagues at a timber camp at Jalan Kubong around noon on Friday. Prior to his death, Joiney Carbajosa, 46, was said to be cutting trees in the area with his colleagues at around 8.00am. Limbang District Police chief, Supt Mohd Bukhori Saffai

Two people arrested for drug possession and abuse

LAWAS: Two men were arrested after they were found positive of amphetamine and methamphetamine during an operation held here yesterday. Lawas District Police chief, DSP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the suspects were separately detained at Kampung Paterikan, Merapok and Pangkalan Feri, Jalan Kuala Lawas. He said while checking

A spectacular runway show

    The all white theme of the recent Eid Into Style Runway Trend Show held on April 23 in Kuching provided an elegant backdrop to a spectacular runway show. Organised by the Fashion & Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Association (FLSEA) led by renowned Sarawak based designer Anna Sue, the event also

One dead, three hurt after car collides with 4WD

LIMBANG: A woman died while her husband and two children were injured after the car they were travelling in collided with a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle near Kampung Buluh Balui, KM28 Jalan Batu Danau here yesterday afternoon. Limbang District Police chief, Supt Mohd Bukhori Saffai said the deceased was identified as

Customer’s Day attracts 600 new members

  SIBU: The Sarawak State Library Customer’s Day 2017 received an overwhelming response when 600 people registered as library members and a total of 1,095 people participated in the 2-day programmes and activities organised by the library at Wisma Sanyan here, yesterday. The library’s Customer Day counter which opened from

BioBorneo and Bioeconomy Day 2017 on 9 May

KUCHING: The BioBorneo and Bioeconomy Day 2017 will be held at Imperial Hotel here on 9 May. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Bioeconomy Corporation of Malaysia and Sarawak Biodiversity Centre, BioBorneo and Bioeconomy Day serves as a platform to disseminate information on current bioeconomy

Sarawak goes global, again, with its most impactful campaign yet

VIENNA (Austria): Sarawak’s latest campaign, Redefining Global Tribes, which champions the impact of Business Events has on the global economy, will be uniting Business Events communities around the world at the sector’s biggest tradeshows this May. The campaign will debut in the gates of Vienna, Austria at the Associations World

Int’l Bornean Frog Race: An ecotourism gem

  KUCHING: Other than the iconic species like orangutan and rafflesia, the potential of other wildlife species for ecotourism development in Sarawak can and should be further explored. This was communicated by Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s (SFC) Chief Executive Officer, Wong Ting Chung at the opening of the 6th International Bornean

Inaugural call of Alumina ship at Samalaju Port

BINTULU: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) proudly achieved yet another milestone through the inaugural call of Alumina vessel at Samalaju Port recently. The historic vessel carried a load of about 28,000 tonnes and with 180-metre length and 9.5- metre draft. This vessel, MV Four Butterfly berthed at The Handymax Terminal