Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

70 teams for Saint Thomas Carolling Cup 2024

KUCHING: Seventy teams are expected to participate in the first ever Saint Thomas Carolling Cup 2024. Organised by Persatuan Kebajikan Masyarakat Stakan Kuching, the event marks the first year it is being held in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas Parade at Kota Sentosa here. Vice president Valentine Yong said the

Student with dwarfism feels at home   

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Ng Qi Jing, a 23-year-old business and economics student with dwarfism, shared that the people in Kuching are not only kind but genuinely friendly, making her feel especially welcomed. Qi, from Selangor, shared that the time she spent studying at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) had been a positive

Unimas graduate overcomes challenges, credits parents and perseverance for success

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Twenty-three-year-old business and economics graduate Lim Yu Han has mastered sign language from an early age to communicate with his hearing- and speech-impaired parents, Lim Joo Dong and Wong Siok Ting. As the couple’s only child, Yu Han explained that he learned body language and lip-reading alongside sign

618 Business and Economics graduates celebrate success at 28th Unimas convocation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The morning session of the 28th Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Convocation Ceremony today celebrated the achievements of 618 graduates from the Faculty of Business and Economics, who received their Bachelor’s degrees. The session was officiated by Unimas vice-chancellor Professor Dr Hata Rasit. In his speech, Hata commended the graduates

Samarahan to host family fun run on Sunday

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Over 700 people are expected to participate in the Samarahan Family Fun Run 2024 this Sunday (Nov 10). Organised by MakanSari Food Street and supported by the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS), the event is being organised to encourage a healthy lifestyle. “Whether participants are seasoned runners or

Nov 23-24 musical to showcase endless love

KUCHING: A musical, “De Musical Theatre of Laila Majnun,” will take place here on Nov 23-24. In a press release Sang Rawi Production said the captivating musical will bring to life the timeless and tragic love story of two lovers – Laila and Qaish – whose deep passion transcends all

246 communities in Swak join Kita MADANI Carnival Nov 9-10

KUCHING: The Kita MADANI Carnival in Sarawak, scheduled for November 9 to 10 at the Penview Convention Centre (PCC) in Demak will involve various community groups across Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol stated that the main attraction of this carnival

Teachers union urges review of merit-based admissions for local universities

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) has expressed hope that the admission process for the five universities in Sarawak will not rely solely on meritocracy. KGBS president Zulkiflee Sebli said there should be a small quota for students who may need additional support to further their studies at higher

New haemodialysis machine for Limbang Hospital

LIMBANG: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development has intensified its support for kidney patients by providing essential medical aid and donating a haemodialysis machine to Limbang Hospital. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted that the new machine will increase Limbang Hospital’s capacity to serve the growing number

Efforts underway to build robust agricultural trade environment

KUCHING: Agriculture officials on Tuesday reiterated their commitment to enhancing and streamlining agricultural trade practices. The Agricultural Trade Facilitation Engagement Programme has towards this end become a platform for key stakeholders and the public to interact and gain insights into the procedures and regulations governing agricultural trade. “Together, we are