Author: Ma Chee Seng

Swinburne Sarawak GradX 2024 showcases creative talent

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus dazzled the public with its GradX 2024, an annual showcase of final-year projects by students from the School of Design and Arts. Held at the university’s Borneo Atrium from Dec 9 to 10, the event highlighted the creative talent and industry readiness of

New library opens in Wong Panjai

KUCHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI) has unveiled the Wong Panjai Community Library, a new space dedicated to education, health and community well-being.Officially launched on December 7, the library is expected to benefit over 600 people in Wong Panjai and six nearby longhouses.“This library embodies the power of collaboration. By investing

Storytelling through motorcycle art

THIRTY-eight-year-old Mohamed Shukur Mohamed paints a picture of passion, resilience and artistic ingenuity. Among motorcycle enthusiasts, Shukur, who owns the Rocketeer workshop, is probably a household name when it comes to paint jobs, honing skills and making a name locally and internationally, Sarawak Tribune caught up with the man recently.

Beefing up border security to curb narcotics-related crimes

KUCHING: The Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) Malaysia will be bolstering border security collaboration between Sarawak and Sabah to curb narcotics-related crimes effectively. Its director, Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin said this during a work visit to the General Operations Force (PGA) Brigade Headquarters here relating to the initiative on

Commando who perished in flash flood incident laid to rest

KUCHING: The remains of LKpl Mohd Afandi Jahwin, a member of the 21 Commando Unit who drowned in a flash flood incident during an operation in Banding, Perak, were laid to rest at the Kampung Jemoreng Cemetery, Matu last night.  The late soldier’s body arrived at Sibu Airport at 6.25pm

Cryptocurrency mining operation in Sibu busted for electricity theft

SIBU: A cryptocurrency mining operation at a shophouse in Jalan Aman here has been uncovered by Sarawak Energy’s retail and operational arm, Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco), for stealing electricity.  During a routine inspection, Sesco’s meter inspection team discovered 32 cryptocurrency mining rigs and direct tapping cables concealed behind signboards, used

MINDEF programme celebrates 10 years of Eastern Field Army Command in Lundu

LUNDU: The Malaysian Armed Forces’ (ATM) Eastern Field Army Command, in collaboration with Sarawak government agencies, organised the MINDEF Strategic Plan Programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Biawak to mark its 10th anniversary of operation. The event was officiated by the Commander of the Eastern Field Army Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi

New Bomba director focuses on progress, innovation

KUCHING: The newly appointed Director of the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), Jamri Masran, expressed his commitment to maintaining the department’s exemplary track record while introducing enhancements during his tenure. Previously serving as the Commander of the Perak Fire and Rescue Force, Jamri officially assumed his new role on

Calls for strict adherence to project timeline

SARIKEI: Member of Parliament for Sarikei, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, emphasised the importance of adhering to the project timeline and urged contractors to complete work as scheduled for the Mesra Rakyat Project in the Meradong area. Representing the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Gung Chiu Kion said

Temporary closure of lane for drainage upgrades

KUCHING: The Sarawak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has announced that upgrading works for the drainage system at Lorong Arang 15C, Jalan Ketitir, Batu Kawa, will commence from Dec 5, 2024 to Jan 16, 2025. During this period, there will be temporary lane closures and detours. Motorists are advised