Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Uplifting lives in Ulu Baram

Charity Without Borders MIRI: Ibraco Berhad proudly participated in the 11th edition of Charity Without Borders, an impactful event held from December 12 to 15 in the remote village of Long Tikan, Ulu Baram, Sarawak. Organised by Kelab Cabaran Pacuan 4 Roda Bintulu and Hope Place Kuching, this heartwarming initiative

Strong leadership essential to prevent division

BELAGA: The selection of a leader within any political party is pivotal to ensuring unity and preventing division. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Senior Vice President Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom stressed that an organisation cannot sustain two leaders without risking fragmentation. “If we look at areas that are

Premier engages in key talks with Japanese industry giants

TOKYO: The official working visit of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg here entered its second day today (Dec 17) with a series of high-level meetings with prominent industry players. At 3 pm local time, Abang Johari and his delegation held a meeting with HighChem Co Ltd

Governor hosts Islamic NGO leaders

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi received a courtesy visit from the Sarawak Turath Organisation (Turath) Committee at the Astana Negeri today (Dec 17). Led by chairman Khalid Khan Abdullah Khan, the visit introduced Turath, a

TVS wins BrandLaureate award in visionary tech

KUALA LUMPUR: TVS has proven its growing acceptance in the local media industry after being awarded The BrandLaureate Best Brands Award 2024 in the Visionary Tech (Digital Media) category on Monday. The award was presented by guest of honour Tengku Datuk Dr Hishammuddin Zaizi Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj and

Call for fair tender awards of school security contracts

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen has called for government school security service contracts in Sarawak to be awarded primarily to local companies. Sarawak-based security firms secured tenders for only 20 out of 243 zones statewide. He said in monetary terms, this equates to just RM63

Largest Penan gathering in Tinjar

TINJAR: The Penan community in Tinjar marked a historic moment with the largest gathering in the area during the PETIPUN Kecil Penan Pre-Christmas Launch Ceremony. Over 200 residents from six longhouses converged at Dewan Rumah Wen Magelit, Bukit Baled, to strengthen bonds and celebrate their shared heritage. The programme involved

Sarawak explores aviation collaboration with Boeing

TOKYO: The Sarawak government is exploring new collaboration opportunities with the prominent aviation company Boeing Japan, not only in the aviation sector but also in the research and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that this initiative aligns with the

Imperial Hotel Kuching offers festive feasts for Christmas and New Year

KUCHING: Looking for the perfect spot to celebrate Christmas and New Year? Imperial Hotel Kuching will delight guests with irresistible festive feasts and a buffet dining experience featuring heart-warming specialties. The festivities kick off with a Christmas Eve buffet dinner at the Imperial Garden Restaurant on Dec 24, from 6.30

Dr Rundi proposes building fruit collection centre in Tebedu

SERIAN: A fruit collection centre has been suggested in the Tebedu to facilitate the marketing of local fruits statewide. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the fruit collection centre will serve as a hub for gathering durians as well as other