Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Webinar on herbal research and development

KUCHING: Sarawak Biodiversity Centre will be hosting a webinar on Herbal Research and Development Claims on June 30. It will be moderated by an expert, Professor Dr Jamia Adzina Jamal from the Drug Herbal Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Centre for IDEA. Dr Jamia will share the discovery of modern

Enforcement officers on strict look-out

KAPIT: Enforcement officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumers’ Affair (KPDNHEP) Kapit division have conducted a series of surveillance on business premises around Kapit in line with the Anti-Hoarding Ops that was launched in January 2022. The surveillance was done to ensure the availability of controlled essential items

MPKS chairman happy with two important happenings

SAMARAHAN: It was truly a happy day for Kota Samarahan as two important things happened on Monday (June 27), said Datuk Peter Minos. The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman explained that the two things were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas being appointed as Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas)

MBKS plays host to two delegations

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) received two visits on Tuesday (June 28). The first visit was from senior staff and councillors from Iskandar Puteri Council, Johor Bahru. The purpose of the visit was to learn more about Kuching City and its initiatives. The second visit was from Ryan Baerg,

3,695 set to graduate from UNIMAS

SAMARAHAN: A total of 3,695 graduates will receive their scrolls during the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) convocation ceremony this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg graced the first session that was held on Monday (June 27). A total of 195 graduates will obtain their Masters’ and

Looking forward to helping Sarawak

SAMARAHAN: The Commemorative Convocation of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) kick-started yesterday and will end tomorrow, with graduates from specifically the Masters’ Degree and Doctor of Philosophy courses receiving their scrolls. Following are comments from some of the graduates from the Masters’ Degree course about they feel about their achievements. JASON

Assemblyman appeals for support for MP Hanifah

MUKAH: Balingian constituents have been urged to continue their support for Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Making the call was Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi who said despite Hanifah being busy with her responsibilities as the Deputy Minister of Sabah and Sarawak Affairs, she was every ready to ‘turun

Association Country Women of the World conference on July 5

KUCHING: A meeting between the Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, and Association Country Women of the World (ACWW) was held on yesterday (June 24). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the preparations for the 13th ACWW Area Conference for Southeast Asia and Far East. ACWW

Prove loyalty first if you want to join GPS

KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin and independent Lubok Antu MP Jugah Muyang, who had applied to join Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties, were told to prove their loyalty first. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said he could stop anyone

Career prospects as a chef bright

KUCHING: There are several reasons to become a chef. One the career prospects are good, and two, there is big money to be made – you can negotiate the pay you want. Ask master chef Goh Ah Seng, he will tell you. The chairman and head chef of Hoi Tin