Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

BIM – the correct initiative

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) has taken the right step in introducing and implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM) in infrastructure and building projects. Director of JKR Sarawak, Dr Cassidy Morris, stated that the initiative provides deeper insights into the industry thus making it easier for stakeholders to apply

Project delays under scrutiny

KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) together with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) will study the root cause contributing to project delays. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this as he revealed that PWD projects this year showed a less-than-perfect run. “There are four terminated

No SUPP membership application from See Chee How – Dr Sim

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has confirmed that it has not received any membership application from Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How, despite recent speculation about his potential alignment with the party. SUPP president and Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian dismissed the rumors, stating that

STB achieves record PR value, visitor numbers

KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB)’s media outreach has garnered over 533 million eyeballs this year, 210 million impressions and RM91 million in public relation (PR) value. STB’s chief executive officer (CEO) Sharzede Salleh Askor said it was a giant leap from 2023 when the board reached 313 million eyeballs, 92.2

ILKKM Co-Curricular Week and Open Day nurtures leadership and skills

KUCHING: The Co-Curricular Week and Open Day of the Kuching Training Institute Ministry of Health (ILKKM) has proven to be an exceptional platform and initiative aimed at nurturing leadership talents and management skills among paramedic students. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Hui Kian praised the event, which ran from

Miri’s Lim takes 5 medals at World Scholar’s Cup event

CONNECTICUT: Constanz Lim from Miri recently competed at the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Tournament of Champions held at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, the United States on Nov 13. Lim qualified for the prestigious event at the Bangkok Global Rounds in September together with her teammates, Bernice Tan and

UiTM Sarawak records graduate employability rate of 87 pct

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Branch has recorded a graduate employability rate of up to 87 per cent, said UITM Pro-Chancellor Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz. He stated that UiTM has taken steps to empower its graduates to face the realities of the working world. “For example, they are

Kuching Blockchain Technology Association hosts pre-launch ceremony

KUCHING: The Kuching Blockchain Technology Association (KBTA) held its pre-launch ceremony, signaling a pivotal step toward establishing a robust blockchain ecosystem here. The event, hosted at Metadise Sdn Bhd, brought together industry professionals, technology enthusiasts and thought leaders to discuss and envision the transformative potential of blockchain technology. KBTA president

Bukit Saban to intensify food production with RM60mil allocation

SPAOH: Efforts will be intensified next year for the Bukit Saban constituency to be a food producing area. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this would be facilitated by an allocation of RM60 million from the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). “Our people must be guided to seize

Grieving mother accepts diploma on behalf of late UiTM graduate

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Georgina John, the grieving mother of Emiliany Lavinia, a Diploma in Electrical Engineering graduate from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), was struggling to hold back tears as she recalled her daughter’s untimely death earlier this year from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Georgina further revealed that her daughter, who was