Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Domestic violence appears to be on the rise

KUCHING: The Malay community recorded the highest number of domestic violence in the state, according to figures released by the Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah – quoting figures obtained for 2021 – said of the 630 domestic violence cases reported, 265 cases involved

Encourage family violence victims to use social media

KUCHING: Frontliners should use social media to make it easier for domestic violence victims to reach out to them, said a women rights activist. While phones are the common platform, the victims should be given the option to use emails and social media applications, such as Instagram or WhatsApp, as

Studying coastal management, devt, urban renewal

KUCHING: A delegation from the Sarawak government led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan is now in Los Angeles, United States of America (USA) to study coastal management and development and urban renewal.  Awang Tengah, who is also the Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development, said

Sarawak keen to work with Singapore to enhance education

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development is keen, and ready, to work with Singapore’s Ministry of Education to enhance the quality of education here. This was discussed during minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn’s working visit to Singapore and over a dinner hosted by Singapore’s Minister of

EC study finds support among voting public

KUCHING: It is a good idea for Malaysians to be able to cast their votes no matter where they live in the country. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar was earlier quoted as saying that the Election Commission (EC) is

Why Sarawak Independence Day important to us

KUCHING: Sarawak Independence Day is important as it is a reminder that Sarawak was once a sovereign nation, with its own territory. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said the territory also was long accepted and recognised by the world. “We will never forget our late Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan

Connections Toastmasters line up exciting programmes

KUCHING: The newly-elected officers of Connections Toastmasters Club here are rolling out a host of initiatives to empower individuals to become effective communicators and leaders. President Lucy Ho Jia Yiing said “tons of exciting programmes will be introduced to enable the members of the community to learn about Toastmasters, and

Saradec bullish on unique furniture designs

KUCHING: Sarawak Design Centre (SARADEC) has been engaging the Sarawak Furniture Industries Association on synergies. Led by the chief executive officer, Dayang Nena, the design center met with 12 members from SFIA and vendors from the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) which is their parent company on Thursday (July

First, it was just a hobby

Traditional accessory business is one of Sarawak’s most successful industries. Usun Collection owner Luciana Usun Lenjau, a mother of two and a full-time government employee, has been selling her unique accessories since 2017 and has shown no signs of slowing down. Turning hobby into a successful business The Land of

Sarawak to host MTC Gold Award 2022

KUCHING: The Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC) in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak, will organise the annual MTC Gold Award ceremony this year. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 22 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah