Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Concerns on potential leadership vacuum in Malaysian judiciary

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Central Youth Wing, led by its Youth chief, Kevin Lau Kor Jie, has highlighted the importance of preserving the independence, stability and integrity of the judiciary in line with the Federal Constitution. Calling on the federal government to urgently take action in addressing

Thai oil company launches Hydro Sprout Initiative for B40 communities

BINTULU: PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Ltd (PTTEP) Malaysia has launched its first Community Development Programme (CDP) in Sarawak, the Hydro Sprout Initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and uplifting B40 communities in Bintulu. The three-year initiative, officially launched on Thursday, focuses on modern hydroponic farming methods while equipping

Special documentary on Governor earns public accolade

KUCHING: The first part of the Special TYT Documentary featuring Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Sarawak’s current Head of State, aired recently on TVS and has received widespread praise from viewers across the state. Many Sarawakians commended the documentary’s powerful and respectful portrayal of his lifelong dedication

Chinese primary schools may join dual language programme

KUCHING: Chinese national-type primary schools (SJKC) in the state have not ruled out the possibility of voluntarily participating in the Sarawak Dual Language Programme (DLP), despite not currently being part of the programme’s official implementation. President of the Association of Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian Divisions,

SJKC Chung Hua Batu 11’s completion expected by March 2026

KUCHING: Construction of the new SJKC Chung Hua Batu 11 Matang is progressing swiftly, with works already 60 to 70 per cent completed, and full completion expected by March 2026. The update was revealed during a working visit to the construction site by Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui

MOTAC engages Sarawak hoteliers

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through its agency Tourism Malaysia, kicked off its first Hotel Data Refinement Session for the year with industry players in Sarawak today. Held at Hilton Hotel Kuching, the session was organised in conjunction with the Presentation of Appreciation Certificates to selected

DUBS supports increase in DUN state seats for rural growth

MIRI: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Miri Branch welcomed and expressed full support for the Bill passed in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) concerning the addition of 17 new DUN constituencies. The move marks a significant step in strengthening the state’s administrative structure and ensuring more efficient, comprehensive and

Sarawak cookbook wins global award

KUCHING: Sarawak’s rich culinary heritage has earned global recognition after ‘Unearth Sarawak Cuisine: Taste of Sarawak’, a research-driven publication by UCSI University, was named Best Recipe Book in the World under the Best Field Work Research category at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025 held in Portugal recently. The international

A stepping stone to achieving future careers

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Pre-university students at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) for the 2025/26 session are determined to make the most of their foundation year as they gear up for the transition into full-fledged degree programmes. Taking their pledge during a special ceremony on Wednesday, the students expressed a strong commitment to

Additional seats align to demands of changing times

KUCHING: It is evident that the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak has no intention of improving services for the people or envisioning a better future for Sarawak, says Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Batu Kitang Branch secretary Amy Tnay. In a recent statement, she said the action was shown through