Thursday, 25 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Belaga develops under great leadership

BELAGA: Belaga is experiencing rapid developments thanks to the efforts of leaders who are focused on meeting the needs of the community. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, Malaysia Agreement 1963 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said that the leaders have introduced various facilities such

Can Sarawak be a hub for international concerts?

FOR the longest time, there has been a buzz about the idea of Sarawak becoming the main hub for international concerts in Malaysia. This is because, in recent years, many international artists have chosen not to stage their concerts in Malaysia due to fears of being criticised by religious authorities

AIFFA unites film, tourism, and creativity

KUCHING: The Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) has become a platform that brings together film ideas and the film business community, capitalizing on the huge potential market within the ASEAN population. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts of Sarawak

Miri chosen as Asia Pacific Film Festival host in 2024

KUCHING: Miri will host the Asia Pacific Film Festival (APFF) sometime in 2024. It was confirmed by the secretary general of Federation Motion Picture Producer in Asia Pacific (FPA) who prefers to be go by the name of Pansha. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak

Public advised not to touch dead pigeons

KUCHING: Police personnel from Kuching Central Station have been assigned to monitor the Kuching Waterfront in view of the incident of dead pigeons in the area. Meanwhile, Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) in a statement, advised members of the public to not touch the carcasses as the cause of death

Samples collected to determine cause of pigeon deaths

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has collected specimens following the discovery of dead pigeons along the Kuching Waterfront. In a statement, it said samples collected will be sent for analysis to laboratories. “All collected samples are domesticated pigeons which are not listed as protected species under Wildlife Protection Ordinance 1998.

Social media perfect news platform for UKAS

KUCHING: Social media is the perfect platform to disseminate government information and news in this era of modern technology. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) director Samuel Simon said that UKAS therefore uses social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp Messengers to keep the people up

UKAS out to be a key source of information in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) aims to improve its work quality and dissemination of information to the public. Deputy Minister in Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said since its formation in 2018, the journey has not always been easy for the organisation to

MP calls for vigilance; haze to get worse

KUCHING: The Air Pollution Index (API) was at a moderate level as of Tuesday (Aug 2). The highest API reading was recorded at Mukah (87) and Tebedu (83), with Kuching and Sibu both at 80. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii encouraged the public to continue monitoring the API reading

TEGAS-Shell continue effort to empower entrepreneurs

KUCHING: A total of 35 recipients have been awarded grants totalling over RM100,000 from both Shell Malaysia and Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS). Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said this during the Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia 2023 Sarawak Awards at TEGAS Digital