Sunday, 11 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Have no fear, telco towers pose no health risks: SMA general manager

KUCHING: High-speed 5G network towers are safe and are not harmful to people’s health. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng said, nevertheless concerns about radiation from telecommunication structures have been taken into account, and health remains a priority when building these communication  facilities. “I

Special needs students join Kolej Komuniti Kuching’s creative sewing course

KUCHING: Five special needs students from the Creative Sewing Course (KJK) at Kolej Komuniti Kuching recently joined the Creative Sewing Basic Strengthening Programme alongside 21 students from the Fashion and Clothing Course (SFP) at the Kuching Apple Craft Training Centre. KJK head Siti Nur Aishah Lukman emphasised a student-centred approach,

TSI education workshop report presented to minister

KUCHING: An overview of a report was presented regarding the Education Workshop that was held on July 4 and 5. The report was presented by chairman of The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI), Sidi Munan, to Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn during a recent

Dependable Isuzu D-Max Single Cab joins Borneo Safari as media vehicle

PETALING JAYA: This year’s Borneo Safari will feature two units of the 1.9-litre Isuzu D-Max Single Cabs, partnering three units of the Isuzu D-Max X-Terrains as the official media vehicles. Isuzu Malaysia chief executive officer Shunsuke Okazoe said the Single Cab was chosen to play a supporting role based on

Anugerah Carta Lagu Bidayuh and Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara on Oct 27 and 28

KUCHING: The Anugerah Carta Lagu Bidayuh (ACLB) and Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) will take place at RTM Kuching’s car park ground on Oct 27 and 28, respectively. This marks the first time both awards will take place at the same venue. Sarawak broadcasting director Wan Azhan Wan Ahmat said

Road closure for Tasik Biru Festival

BAU: Bau District Council has announced a road closure throughout Tasik Biru bypass, here in conjunction with the upcoming Tasik Biru Festival 2023. Though the festival will begin from Oct 27, the road closure will commence next Monday until the end of the festival on Oct 29. “The road is

Hope Place responds to despairing disabled single mother

KUCHING: Hope Place has reached out to a disabled single mother after her heart-wrenching plea for help. Norin Naram, 51, who has weathered the trials and tribulations of single motherhood, resides with her two daughters, son-in-law, and grandchild in Batu Kawa. “Norin, with several health issues such as kidney failure,

Blood donation campaign this Sunday

KUCHING: A blood donation campaign will be held at Boulevard Shopping Mall here this coming Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm. Organised by the Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Chinese Division Chinese Associations Youth Section, Sarawak, the campaign is supported by its affiliated youth group, Sarawak Hakka Community Association,

Pay assessment to council by October 31

SIBU: Property owners within the jurisdiction of the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) are reminded to settle their assessments for July to December 2023 by October 31. The council warned that a late payment fee or surcharge of one per cent per month will be imposed without exception should payments not