Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Dr Rundi urges farmers to adopt right marketing tactics to promote products

KUCHING: Farmers and agropreneurs must move beyond production and learn how to effectively market and promote their products, said Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He saith without proper marketing, even high-quality agricultural products will struggle to succeed in the marketplace. “We have

Rundi: Gazette land for rice

KUCHING: Sarawak will intensify land gazettement efforts for paddy cultivation as part of a targeted strategy to boost local rice production and reduce overreliance on imports, said Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Speaking to reporters after attending the Excellent Service Award

UPM Sarawak to elevate agro research

KUCHING: Sarawak is one step closer to realising its long-standing aspiration of re-establishing Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in the state, a move expected to enhance local agricultural research, education, and food security. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the initiative which

Students welcome Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS), which offers rental assistance of RM200 for Sarawakian students in the state has received strong support from the student community. Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said when the scheme was introduced by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC)

Landmark Brunei–Sarawak art exhibition at Borneo Cultures Museum from June 20-26

KUCHING: A landmark international exhibition bringing together 64 artists from Brunei Darussalam and Sarawak will be held at the Borneo Cultures Museum from June 20 to 26. Titled “Neighbours in Heart, Friendship in Art”, the event features 99 paintings that celebrate shared heritage, identity, and contemporary expression. Jointly organised by

Reports lodged on scammer after cyber harassment, privacy invasion

KUCHING: A scammer who failed to deceive a victim into a fraudulent loan scheme has now resorted to cyber harassment and privacy invasion, targeting not only the victim but also his immediate family. The victim, known only as Kenny, had initially engaged in a few WhatsApp conversations on June 2

UNIMAS, HRD Corp collab elevates student skills

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The collaboration between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Sarawak is crucial in ensuring that the university’s students gain higher-level skills. UNIMAS Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said the collaboration was carried out in conjunction with National Training Week (NTW)

‘Marked’: Young girl’s birthmark becomes symbol of Gawai pride

KUCHING: In conjunction with this year’s Gawai Dayak celebration, PETRONAS has released a heartwarming short film titled ‘Marked’ (Tanda Kasih ), which pays tribute to the themes of personal resilience, cultural pride, and the strength of family ties. The film centres on Melia, a young Iban girl navigating the emotional

Bas.My Kuching expands bus services to Batu Kawa

KUCHING: Residents of Batu Kawa here can now enjoy improved connectivity and greater access to public transport, following the official launch of Bas.My Kuching’s latest route into the area. The expansion introduces six dedicated buses under the Bas.My Kuching programme, which will now service key residential, educational, commercial and healthcare

Sarawak faces declining birth rate, increasing ageing population

KUCHING: Sarawak is witnessing a steady demographic shift as birth rates continue to decline while the state’s ageing population trends upward, which raise concern about long-term social planning and policy adjustments. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said statistics indicate a consistent drop in birth