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Toastmasters’ community engagement programmes next year  

KUCHING: Thirteen Toastmasters Clubs in Kuching will co-organise a series of community engagement programmes from August 30 to September 1, 2025, aimed at developing communication and leadership skills among the community. Division D Director of Toastmasters International District 87, Dr Lucy Ho Jia Yiing said the programmes included workshops on

Premier takes naysayers to task over government measures

BY JAMES WONG & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Sunday hit out at critics who had questioned the feasibility and sustainability of adopting hydrogen technology and resorting to alternative funding initiatives. “Some people say hydrogen is difficult or risky. Perhaps they don’t

GPS component parties reminded to align within framework

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & JAMES WONG KUCHING: All component parties in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) are urged to align with the framework established when GPS was formed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has emphasised the importance of unity and teamwork among GPS component parties to ensure

Retaining SUPP leadership reflects party’s stability

BY JAMES WONG & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Retaining the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) top leadership uncontested signals political stability within the party, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He likened the party’s stability to calm waters, which allow its leadership to focus on serving the

108 students receive bursaries to cover varsity expenses

KUCHING: A total of 108 students from the Stampin constituency have been awarded higher education bursaries amounting to RM162,000 through the Stampin Constituency Parliamentary Service Centre. Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said the bursaries aim to subsidise part of the students’ university expenses and ease the financial burden on their

SIFMA 5 unites arts, music and fashion

KUCHING: The fifth edition of Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (SIFMA 5) showcased a captivating fusion of world-class music, dance, and fashion at the State Legislative Assembly building here last night (Dec 7). Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh

Kapit Peace Agreement 1924: A century of peace and harmony

KAPIT: The Kapit Peace Agreement of 1924 established the foundation for the lasting peace and harmony enjoyed today, says Belaga assemblyman Datuk Liwan Lagang. He said that the historic event is remembered as a significant turning point for the Orang Ulu community which highlighted how the agreement successfully ended prolonged

Chong elected as Sarawak PH chairman

KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen was elected as Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman for the 2024 to 2027 term, while Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)’s Roland Engan and Amanah’s Abang Halil Naili were named as the first and second deputy chairmen, respectively. According to a press release

Learning and ethics matter more than ever

KUCHING: Good governance is more than just combating corruption; it’s about fostering a culture of learning and ethical work practices, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He emphasised the crucial role of good governance and work ethics in the civil service. “Governance isn’t merely about integrity. It demands

MASA opens membership registration to public

KUCHING: The Institute of Management Sarawak (MASA), a non-profit organisation dedicated to leadership and management development in Sarawak, will officially open its “Membership Registration Web App” (MRWA) to the public Monday (Dec 9). According to MASA, in a statement, the MRWA was developed by SOCOE Sdn Bhd and fully integrated