Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Petronas Chemicals Ldpe wins grand award

KUALA LUMPUR: Sixteen companies were accorded honours at the 16th Responsible Care Awards recently. Petronas Chemicals Ldpe Sdn Bhd won the Grand Award, in recognition of its outstanding performance in the CICM Responsible Care Awards 2021/ 2022 with the company winning three gold, two silver and one merit awards. For

Backing WAK Festival, more support needed

KUCHING: An earnest call is being made for more private companies to step up and support What About Kuching (WAK). Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah also urged organisations like Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to

Business sector hails appointment of Sulong, board members

KUCHING: Businessmen on Monday said the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Fund is in great hands following the appointments of distinguished individuals of strong credentials to the board recently. Association of Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari

Dr Sim stresses key elements for Sarawak’s progress

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian stressed the importance of fortifying the state’s three fundamental pillars, namely governance, integrity and anti-corruption, as the state progresses. He said the pillars will form the cornerstone, securing the continuous and unwavering progress of Sarawak’s pursuit of long-term prosperity. “In this

500 for St. Faith Kindergarten Family Fun Run

KUCHING: Some 500 people are expected to participate in the upcoming St. Faith Kindergarten (TSF) 2023 Family Fun Run. The family run, organised by the kindergarten, will be held on Oct 14 at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) foyer beginning 6 am. Chairman of TSF Management Board Andee Yeo

Kita Food Festival to showcase culinary excellence this September

KUCHING: The Kita Food Festival (KFF), an annual food event that brings together leading chefs and culinary minds from around the world, is set to take place here on Sept 27. According to a press release, the festival will feature a line-up of Malaysian, Singaporean, and renowned international chefs participating

Sarawak’s concert dream: Vibrant global stage

WITH its proven track record of successfully hosting music festivals over the years, it is only a matter of time before Sarawak becomes the host of international concerts. One of the most notable instances was the Konsert Rakyat held on July 22 as part of the 60th Sarawak Independence Day

Sarawak Cleanliness Month proposed for July starting 2024

KUCHING: Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has put forth a suggestion to designate July as Sarawak Cleanliness Month, beginning from 2024, in a bid to propel Sarawak towards becoming the cleanest state in Malaysia.As the Sarawak Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication (Utility), he stressed that this proposal would involve

Kuching Waterfront upgrading works to start in January 2024

KUCHING: The anticipated upgrading works for Kuching Waterfront are scheduled to commence in January 2024, with an estimated cost exceeding RM2.5mil.The implementation phase is projected to span over a year, concluding by December 2024.Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi highlighted that to facilitate the upgrading process, the relocation of hawkers along

Sarawak athletes join Asean Championship

KUCHING: Sarawak is sending eleven players to participate in the upcoming Asean Oceanic Ultimate and Guts Championship which will take place at the Alabang Country Club in Manila, Philippines, from September 5 to 11. The championship includes three divisions: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed categories. In a statement, team Malaysia will