Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Lawas MP calls for massive efforts to prevent haze incidents

LAWAS: Lawas MP Datuk Henry Sum Agong has stressed the need for massive efforts to prevent future haze incidents in the region. He said proper cooperation from all parties, including government agencies and the public, was crucial in tackling the issue. “Incidents such as open fire burning, especially during hot

Advertisers told to apply for license before erecting billboards

KUCHING: New advertisers are advised to apply for the necessary advertisement license before erecting any billboards or engaging in advertising activities. Chairman of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Tan Kai said by doing so businesses could avoid unnecessary legal complications and contribute to the overall enhancement of the community’s appearance. “Those

Sape ambassadors mesmerise audiences at Borneo Cultural Festival

SIBU: The enchanting melodies of the traditional Sape instrument echo through the Dataran Tuanku Bujang here during the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2023. Among the performers during the festival were the five young and budding musicians and they are Delphina Eda (Kuching), Gloria Lirrek (Bintulu), Harish Abdullah (Mukah), Darren Mengga

Body donates RM11,325 to Salvation Army Kuching

KUCHING: The generous amount of contribution by Malaysia Used Vehicle Auto Parts Traders Association (MUVATA) was extended to the Salvation Army Kuching Boy’s Home and Children Home here. In its press release, MUVATA said that the donations reflected the association’s strong social responsibility and ongoing commitment to supporting the underprivileged.

Lea Sports Centre sponsors sport attires for MIS finalists

KUCHING: Lea Sports Centre (LCS) Sdn Bhd recently sponsored sports attires for the 13 finalists of Miss International Sarawak (MIS) The event, which took place at LCS Sarawak Plaza yesterday marked a significant partnership between both parties in promoting sports and fitness in Sarawak. Vice-director of MIS, Datuk Aaron Von

Sarawak needs to publish more book titles, says deputy minister

KUCHING: There is a need for Sarawak to publish at least 1,000 book titles annually for every one million population. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said the figure, which is for a country like Malaysia, was reported by the International Publishers Association in

Carbon trading will include NCR land

BETONG: Sarawak’s carbon trading initiative will cover Native Customary Right (NCR) land including areas that still have big trees all over the state, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah said the main idea behind this initiative is to use these trees to capture and store carbon

Dolla plans nationwide tour, Kuching on the list

KUCHING: Malaysia’s current hottest girl group, Dolla, wishes to embark on a concert tour, specifically to Kuching, in the future. The girl group, which consists of four girls, namely Wan Sabrina Wan Rusli (Sabronzo), Tabitha Ariel Lam Lianne (Tabby), Angelina Chai Ka Ying (Angel), and Noorsyasya Afiqah Shahrizal (Syasya), said that

70 take part in Sarawak Day expedition

KOTA PADAWAN: About 70 participants are taking part in the 722 Sarawak Day expedition in conjunction with the 60th Sarawak Independence Day celebration. Organised by Mercedes Benz Car Fans Club, the expedition began in Kota Padawan and is currently heading to Serian. The expedition will then continue its destination to

Study on single water entity still on: Minister

SERIAN: A comprehensive study on the development of a single water entity in Sarawak is ongoing. Minister for Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Julaihi Narawi said his ministry is currently conducting a research on the existing water entities in some parts of the state. “At the same time, we are also