Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

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

Unifor presents RM800,000 grant for church upgrades in Lundu

KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi received a courtesy from Unit For Other Religions (Unifor), led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Unifor director Datuk Georgina Apphia Ngau at Astana Negeri

Bilateral ties with Japan beneficial

TOKYO: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian wishes to have more exchange opportunities for Sarawakians living in Japan. During his recent meeting with Malaysia Ambassador in Tokyo Anwar Udzir, he said that Japan is one of the earlier Asian Tiger nations economically, to which Sarawak can learn more