Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Kota Sentosa rep pledges to continue financial support

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has expressed his commitment to continue financially support SMK DPHA Gapor, Stampin. He further stated this includes assisting the school to organise the school programmes and activities as well as upgrading the unsatisfactory infrastructure for the comfort of both the teachers and

All are invited to lantern contest

KUCHING: The Mid-Autumn Festival will be brighter this year with a special Lantern Fabrication Competition scheduled from September 22 to October 1. Kuching Surimas Fans of Art, Dance, and Music Association chairman, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, said it is aimed at celebrating and promoting the rich cultural arts associated with

Hope for economic stability, social harmony

There is nothing the business community desires for Malaysia more than for it to remain politically stable, economically vibrant, and socially inclusive. Not only that, but with current global factors threatening the country’s economic stability, they are hopeful the government would continue to do its best in managing the price of

Coca-Cola’s big beach cleanup

KUALA LUMPUR: Coca-Cola Bottlers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has successfully led a cleanup campaign in Malaysia. Coca-Cola gathered more than 60 volunteers from their SiMAJU Kindness Crew to clean up two of Malaysia’s favourite beaches: Desaru Offshore Fishing in Kota Tinggi, Johor and Pantai Saujana in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. This

Four groups from Sarawak for international QCC convention in China

KUCHING: Four groups from departments and agencies under the Ministry of Urban Development and Natural Resources (MUDeNR) have been selected to compete in the upcoming 48th International Convention on Quality Control Circles (QCC) 2023. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the groups are namely Land and Survey

Borneo Business Roundtable spurs trade and investment collaboration

KUCHING: The Borneo Business Roundtable recently convened key stakeholders from across the Borneo region to deliberate on strategies for enhancing intra-Borneo trade and attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Among the attendees was Datuk Jonathan Chai, who is the secretary-general at the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak

University marks triumphant national dual celebrations

SUBANG JAYA: Taylor’s University proudly concludes a triumphant National Day and Malaysia Day celebration that radiated unity and diversity during the recent “Campur2 Nasi Lemak” experience. Drawing inspiration from the resounding message of harmony portrayed in its also recently unveiled festive video ‘Campur2’, this vibrant event united Malaysians, international participants,

Sarawak’s The Band Lab triumphs at Malaysia International Wind Festival

KUCHING: The Band Lab (Persatuan Wind Orkestra Kuching) emerged as the champions at the recent Malaysia International Wind Festival (miwFEST), held at Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 9 to 10. This prestigious event showcased the band’s exceptional skills and unwavering dedication, bringing home a

Call to expedite restoration of Sabah and Sarawak rights

KUCHING: A Sarawak-based think tank and a NGO have urged Putrajaya to stop dilly-delaying and fast-track the restoration of several provisions in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). The Dayak Think Tank Association of Sarawak (DTTAS) and Dayak National Congress (DNC) said it is about time that federal leaders – and

Ministry aims for 60pc women in workforce

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development wants women to account for 60 per cent of the workforce  in the next 10 years. Citing data from the Department of Statistics, Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said they account for 56.2 per cent as of this year. “For us