Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Companies win bid to construct hall, futsal court in Taman Sri Permai

KUCHING: Two projects at Taman Sri Permai, RPR Landeh Mile 10 were handed over to the two companies who won the bid. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang was on hand today to witness the project handover to Syarikat Permai Cahaya, represented by Abang Suadi Irfan and Wija Construction Sdn

Children of couple killed in accident receive Socso benefits

KUCHING: The children of a couple who passed away due to an accident have received their parents’ Social Security Organisation (Socso) benefits. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman visited the children of the late Abdul Wahap Yusup, 52, and Sulyani Gimo, 54, today. Both children — Mohammad Riduan Abdul Wahap, 16,

Kemas staff reminded to emphasise teamwork

KUCHING: Staff of Sarawak Community Development Department (Kemas) are urged to cultivate good teamwork and provide quality service to the community. Federal Deputy Rural Development Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah emphasised that the key to great teamwork was effective communication. “Without proper and effective communication, a teamwork culture cannot be properly

Miri eager to exploit business event prospects

MIRI: Business events have become the in-thing in many cities and Miri wants to cash in on these prospects confident it is ready to host world-class events. Miri Business Events Committee (MBEC) chairman Adam Yii is thus calling for more business events to be organised here to give impetus to

New initiative to up Bumi enrolment in varsities

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has launched a new initiative called the BP40 Bursary Scheme. It is aimed at encouraging Bumiputera students to study at three private universities under Yayasan Sarawak, namely, Swinburne University in Kuching, Curtin University in Miri, and Sarawak Technology University in

MATTA Fair scheduled for Aug 6-7

KUCHING: The 16th Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair is finally back after a two-year lull caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fair will be held simultaneously on Aug 6-7 from 10am to 9pm at the Boulevard shopping mall in Kuching and Permaisuri Imperial City Mall in

Travel fair to help Matta members get back on track

KUCHING: Some members of Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta), Sarawak Chapter have yet to renew their memberships and licences since the Covid-19 pandemic struck. “There are currently 10 per cent fewer members. Instead of closing shop, they have not renewed their memberships,” chairman Oscar Choo shared. “Moving

Only solution is to tighten your belts

KUCHING: People have little choice but to brace for price increases at eateries following global uncertainties which have led to inflationary pressures and subsequent hikes in the prices of goods. Local authorities are aware of the consequences of price increases on people but are not in any position to rein

Employers need to manage flexible working hours properly

KUCHING: Andrew Lo, the secretary of Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), says while it is expected that the majority of employees wanted flexible working hours, this needs to be properly managed by employers. “Flexibility comes in many forms. For example, staggered hours, longer hours, less working days and working from home. “But it

Get ready for your flying doctor visits

KUCHING: The State Health Department has announced the flying doctor service schedule for Sarikei, Sri Aman, Sibu, Kapit, Limbang and Miri from July 4 to 15. Details of the service are obtainable from assistant medical officer at the Family Health Development branch, Junaidi Othman, at 082-473200 (ext. 296) or 013-841