Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Public supportive of stricter vape regulations

KUCHING: People seem to be all for the idea of strictly regulating vape and electronic cigarettes which may be implemented next month by the Health Ministry. Some of them feel it is necessary to do so as the growing popularity of vaping especially among the young is alarming. Others feel

Use AI and ChatGPT, creative arts students told

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Creative arts students are encouraged to enhance their artificial intelligence (AI) skills to create more engaging works. Lecturer from the Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts (FSGK), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Yow Chong Lee said he sees AI as a helpful and influential tool in the current creative

Mini Film Festival x Mini Arts Festival to feature Borneo category

KOTA SAMARAHAN: For the first time ever, the 20th edition of the Mini Film Festival x Mini Arts Festival (MFF x MAF) will feature its very own Borneo category. Festival director Yow Chong Lee said the category will connect some of the filmmakers with creative people in Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei

Call for restoration of bilateral trade connectivity

KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) and the Association Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) have expressed hope for the restoration of the bilateral trade connectivity by fully reopening the customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) facilities between Entikong and Tebedu for all cargoes and goods. In their

All for reining in vape and e-cigarettes

KUCHING: People seem to be all for the idea of strictly regulating vape and electronic cigarettes which may be implemented next month by the Health Ministry. Some of them feel it is necessary to do so as the growing popularity of vaping especially among the younger generation is alarming. Others

Ministry and MBDC collaborate for bioenergy

KUCHING: The Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (MEESty) and Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MBDC) have engaged in several discussions. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Hazland Abg Hipni stated that the discussions aimed to enhance and clarify MBDC’s role under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOSTI) and to

Padawan Municipal Council’s Cleanliness Month for a greener city

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Cleanliness Month is a significant step towards becoming a greener city and a sign that people are more conscious of health and cleanliness. MPP chairman Tan Kai said with the support of the Sarawak government, various programmes have been carried out by the council

Kuching to host 2025 youth conference

KOTA KINABALU: A group of 15 Sarawakian youth joined the Ship for Southeast Asia and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) Conference Borneo 2024, held in Kota Kinabalu recently. The conference was also joined by participants from several countries such as Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia alongside Peninsular Malaysia. It aimed to empower

Green living tips for families

MIRI: Two families in Kampung Pasir Lutong here recently received a welcome visit from the Welfare, Health and Community Sub-Committee of the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch. The MRC team focused on educating the families on important health and environmental topics. “We covered the Dangers of Plastics, Importance of

“Online Scam Awareness” forum this Sunday at Kenyalang Park Community Centre

KUCHING: The Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) Sarawak and the Federation of Kuching Division Community Associations Sarawak are jointly organising a public forum on “Online Scam Awareness” this Sunday (June 30) at the Kenyalang Park Community Centre here at 1pm. The programme is in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Police