Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Asia Pacific University appointed consultant for digital health transformation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has been officially named as one of the consultants to the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia’s Health Performance Unit (HPU). This move will further strengthen the national push towards digital healthcare transformation. The appointment, effective since May 26, was

Media told to adopt AI to remain relevant

KUCHING: Traditional media must evolve its content strategy and embrace technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to remain relevant in today’s fast-changing media landscape. Malaysia Press Institute (MPI) chief executive officer Ainol Amriz Ismail said while he does not foresee newspapers shutting down any time soon, survival hinges on shifting away

Gawai all about heritage, life and shared values

PADAWAN: Gawai Dayak is not merely a harvest festival but a tribute to heritage, life and shared values that unite Sarawakians regardless of background. “This celebration reminds us of the importance of community and togetherness, no matter our differences,” said Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) chairman Tan Kai. “It is also

Governor, wife return after official visit in Selangor

KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Ja’afar and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi returned to Kuching on Tuesday after attending the proclamation ceremony of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Sarawak in Selangor. The couple arrived safely at the Hornbill Skyways Terminal at

Prioritise education, Baitulmal and Waqf Board told

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the Baitulmal and Waqf Board to place greater emphasis on educational development, aligning their efforts with Sarawak’s plan to implement free tertiary education starting in 2026. He made this call during a courtesy visit by board members at

New RM9.8 mln BOMBA station for Dalat

DALAT: A new Fire and Rescue Station will be built in Dalat with a RM9.8 million allocation, marking a major step forward in strengthening emergency response services for the area. The project, approved under the Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), is scheduled to begin in

PETRONAS plays key role to bridge rural-urban divide in STEM education

MARUDI: PETRONAS is taking concrete steps to bridge the rural-urban divide in STEM education through its Discover PETRONAS @School Baram initiative, reaching over 200 students in the remote areas of northern state with hands-on exposure to science and energy-related careers. Held at SMK Telang Usan, the programme saw enthusiastic participation

CCTVs in DBKU areas back in operation

KUCHING: The closed-circuit television (CCTV) system managed by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is now back in operation, which started on Monday (Jun 30) under the first phase of its reactivation plan. In its Facebook post, DBKU said a total of 64 CCTV units have been installed on 17 poles

A platform to convey government policies to people

ROBAN: The UKAS Bersama Komuniti@Roban programme at SJKC Chung Hua here served as a key platform to disseminate government policies and initiatives to the local community. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri thanked UKAS and the residents for their support to the event. “We are indeed fortunate in the Betong Division to

Tighter safety rules for tourism transport after Pulau Perhentian tragedy*

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) will introduce a Driver Monitoring System and enforce mandatory urine drug tests for drivers of tourism transport vehicles, following the tragic boat capsize in Pulau Perhentian that claimed three lives and injured nine others. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing