Author: Ma Chee Seng

Sarawak not dumping ground for dodgy civil servants

KUCHING: Sarawak needs more cops who possess integrity and discipline, says Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He was commenting on the issue of nine policemen, who are under investigation for extortion, being transferred  to Sabah and Sarawak. Snowdan, who is Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry

Researchers told to step out of comfort zones

KUCHING: Researchers in the state need to be ready to come up with ideas or be innovators of the latest knowledge and technology, said Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh. “We need to get away from the comfort zones of relying on the current

Tiger Bintulu set to bolster BPSB credentials

BINTULU: The first and largest dual-fuelled LNG ISO tank carrier in the world, Tiger Bintulu from Tiger Gas, made its first port of call at Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB). The 192-meter-long ship with 400 empty LNG ISO tanks arrived at BPSB’s Bintulu International Container Terminal (BICT) on July 26.

HoB of critical importance for carbon storage

KUCHING: The Heart of Borneo (HoB) will become an area of critical importance for carbon storage. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh said this is because more than 50 per cent of HoB land areas are still covered with forests. “Hence, the HoB initiative

Use MRP grants wisely, recipients told

LUNDU: Recipients of Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants are reminded to use the money wisely. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said the funds should benefit the recipients, who included associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and village committees. “There have been instances of funds not properly used and this has tarnished

Heritage conservation via authenticity

KUCHING: Owner of the Kuala Lumpur-based Arkitek Shilpa Lim Take Bane has urged preservation of the legacy of the structures handed down from earlier generations for future generations. He said this during a talk on “Urban Renewal Through Built Heritage Conservation” held by Sarawak Heritage Society at the Borneo Cultures

Plans afoot to take Miri port a notch higher

MIRI: Several proposals have been put forward to take Miri Port Authority (MPA) which is crucial to the nation’s economic development, particularly the city of Miri, to the next level. The State government is aware of the significance and contribution of the port to the development of the state, said

Indonesians, Singaporeans flock to concert 

KUCHING: Queen’s Tribute concert “I Want To Break Free” sees people, including those from Indonesia and Singapore flocking to the state capital to watch the show. Also attending the concert at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on Saturday night (July 30) was Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts

No need for state anti-hopping law

KUCHING: Is it necessary for Sarawak to adopt an anti-crossover law into its constitution following the passing of the anti-party hopping Bill in Parliament recently? Not necessary, say political analysts and observers. Analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said “the state’s anti-hopping law has been around for a while, yet some

Premier to officiate at preschool convention

MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.will officiates at the Preschool International Convention at Pullman Miri Waterfront on August 26. At the event, 15 children from SeDidik Kindergarten will perform the Negaraku and Sarawak Ibu Pertiwiku in the sign language. Yesterday, Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and