Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Temporary recycling centre to open in Padawan by mid-2025

KOTA PADAWAN: A temporary recycling centre will be established on a portion of the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Desa Wira Nursery lot, with operations expected to begin by the second quarter of 2025. MPP chairman Tan Kai stated that the centre aims to cultivate environmental awareness and promote practical recycling

Council on high alert as monsoon looms

KOTA PADAWAN: The Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) is on high alert, bracing for potential floods during the northeast monsoon season. PMC chairman Tan Kai said that the Kuching Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is ready to mobilise its members if flood warnings are issued. “As a local council and a

Minister urges male victims of sexual harassment to speak out

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Thousand of cases of sexual harassment involving men have been reported due to the involvement of Women, Family and Community Development Ministry in the Anti Sexual Harassment Tribunal (TAGS). Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that cases of sexual harassment does not only happened to women, it also

‘Dreamweaver: The Musical’ earns praise for emotional storyline

KUCHING: The premiere of “Dreamweaver: The Musical” has been described as one of the most entertaining musical theatre productions in recent memory. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said he was deeply moved by the storyline. “Apart from being entertaining, it is also a

Call for more mental health professionals

KOTA SAMARAHAN: More officers specialising in psychiatry, psychology, and counselling are needed to support individuals facing psychological challenges. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, emphasised the crucial role these professionals play in managing victims’ emotional states and ensuring their wellbeing. “Based on the outcomes observed after

Financial support for those interested in theatre productions

KUCHING: As long as there is talent and interest, anyone can get involved in performing arts, especially in theatre productions, even if they have no prior experience as an actor or theatre production crew. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Hamzah said his ministry is

Okay for Tiong’s ministry to hold New Year’s Eve countdown in Sibu: Abdul Karim

KUCHING: The New Year’s Eve Countdown celebration is meant for everyone to enjoy and welcome the new year, said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Asked on the national Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MoTAC)’s decision to hold the New Year’s Eve 2025 Countdown celebration

LKIM Sarawak strengthens food security through contract farming

SERIAN: The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Sarawak is committed to ensuring food security, particularly in the fisheries sector. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Martin Ben said LKIM’s contract farming programme aims to ensure food security not only through marine fish catches but also aquaculture

Tiong calls for specialised task force in Samalaju industrial area

BINTULU: The Bintulu District Disaster Management Committee has been urged to establish a specialised task force focusing on the heavy industrial areas of Samalaju. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the task force must include setting up group chats for real-time updates, personnel training, security mechanisms and implementing

LKIM Sarawak strengthens food security through contract farming

SERIAN: The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Sarawak is committed to ensuring food security, particularly in the fisheries sector. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Martin Ben said LKIM’s contract farming programme aims to ensure food security not only through marine fish catches but also aquaculture