Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

New name for Rundi’s ministry

KUCHING: The Ministry for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development will be known by a new name soon. Minister Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi Utom revealed that the cabinet has agreed to the new name. “We are just waiting for the official announcement to be made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan

We’ll fight back says Rundi if PBM contests in Sarawak under BN

KUCHING: Parti Bangsa Malaysia’s (PBM) application to join Barisan Nasional (BN) is none of Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) concern said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He said when push comes to shove – if the party contests under the BN banner

14 countries to take part in Agrofest 2022

KUCHING: Sarawak Agrofest 2022, one of the most prominent agriculture shows in the state, is making a comeback after two years. Organised by Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development it will be held on Nov 18 – 20 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Over 14 countries such

Emphasis on empowering food industry

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is limiting its land use for oil palm planting in order to focus more on empowering the food industry. Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom noted that over 1.6 million hectares have been planted with oil palm in

Swinburne’s top management visits Sarawak campus

KUCHING: Swimburne University of Technology Sarawak’s campus recently received a visit by vice-chancellor and president Professor Pascale Quester from Melbourne, Australia. Accompanying Quester on her inaugural visit were Swinburne deputy vice-chancellor (Research) Professor Karen Hapgood, pro vice-chancellor (Global Engagement) Dr Douglas Proctor and Victoria’s Commissioner to Southeast Asia Rebecca Hall.

250 attend workshop on unity

SERIAN: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) successfully completed its Advancing Racial Cohesion and Harmony (ARCH) Unity Lab in Serian today. Serian’s Resident, Selamat Jati Yandah, who officiated at the ceremony, praised YPS for holding the workshop. He hoped it would continue to promote unity in the state and organise more activities related not only

Hospital looks for patient’s relative

KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is currently looking for the next-of-kin to one of its patients. The patient, a Chinese man named Phiong Foo Ping, was admitted to SGH in an unconscious state on September 2 after the hospital received a call from the public. The hospital said he is

Body awaits next of kin

KUCHING: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is looking for the next of kin of Lai Hua Ting, 62, who died while seeking treatment. Hospital director Dr William Gotulis said in a statement said that the man was being treated at the Neuro Medical Ward on July 17

Developers want dialogue on private stakeholders

KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (SHEDA) has called on the state government to hold a dialogue with the private sector on the plight of key stakeholders who have been left out of BKSS 9.0. “This is to minimise the risk of abandoned projects as well as stoppage

Call to keep Jalur Gemilang flying high

SERIAN: Jalur Gemilang must be flown to invigorate the spirit of patriotism, especially during National Day and Malaysia Day. Special Envoy of the Prime Minister to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said he was also hoping that the ceremony, despite its simplicity, be held every