Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Author: News Desk

SJKC Chung Hua’s basketball court roof to be refurbished

KUCHING: The roof of the covered basketball court at SJKC Chung Hua Batu Kawa here will undergo refurbishment over the next three months. According to a statement by the Batu Kawa Service Centre, after about 20 years of exposure to the elements, the roof of the covered basketball court at

Baker Hughes strengthens presence in Sarawak’s energy industry

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg recently received a courtesy visit from a delegation of Baker Hughes, led by its chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Lorenzo Simonelli at Wisma Bapa Malaysia. The visit reaffirmed Sarawak’s importance as a key hub for Baker Hughes in Malaysia’s

Poems by Maya Green

Of Needed Synchronicities There are always peoplePeople who are open-mindedWith curiosity enough to allow the newAnd need perspectives, to break throughAlbeit, and oft— only after a long struggle In the red hot heat, of the humid dayThere’s loveliness in the woods, but someOft are lovely, dark and deepWith the color

MBKS mayor thanks councillors for dedication as term ends

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to councillors for their unwavering commitment and dedication since his appointment in September 2019. Speaking at the final full council meeting of the current term on Wednesday (Mar 26), Wee acknowledged the hard work

PBB Meradong spreads Ramadan cheer with 400 packets of bubur lambuk

BINTANGOR: Undeterred by the heavy evening rain, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii stepped forward to personally distribute bubur lambuk and dates to passers-by and residents here, embracing the spirit of Ramadan. The initiative was part of a community outreach effort by the

Reach Ten launches prospectus on April 9

KUCHING: Sarawak-based telecommunications service provider, Reach Ten Holdings Bhd, will be launching its prospectus on April 9. This launch is in conjunction with its initial public offering (IPO) exercise on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd. For the record, Reach Ten is principally involved in the provision of

UTS partners Bertam View to advance drone cleaning technology

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has sealed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bertam View Sdn Bhd (DroneKaki Sarawak) at the former’s Academic Resource Centre here on Tuesday, to strengthen cooperation in research and development (R&D) drone technology, especially in the field of drone cleaning solutions. UTS vice chancellor

158 individuals in Tanjong Datu receive MRP grants, Aidilfitri contributions

LUNDU: A total of 158 individuals in the Tanjong Datu constituency received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants and Hari Raya contributions at a ceremony on Tuesday. Of the total, 48 recipients, comprising Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and parent-teacher associations (PTAs), were awarded MRP grants amounting