Thursday, 18 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

22 HIPERS show notable improvement in SPM result

KUCHING: A total of 22 out of 26 High Performing Rural Schools (HIPERS) successfully improved their School Average Grade (GPS) in the 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Deputy director of Yayasan Sarawak, Watson Chunggat Leonard Doo, stated that this was a significant improvement compared to SPM 2022, where only

280 water tanks distributed to eight villages

GEDONG: Eight villages in Ulu Gedong have benefitted from the distribution of 280 water tanks by the state government, reinforcing efforts to improve access to clean water in rural areas. The villages that received the assistance are Kampung Keniong Baru, Kampung Keniong Jaya, Kampung Kepayang Lama, Kampung Sengkalan, Kampung Tebun,

Rep urges inclusivity amid proposed guidelines on Muslim participation in non-Muslim events

KUCHING: The recent proposed guidelines regarding Muslims attending non-Muslim events highlight concerns about religious adherence, while raising questions about inclusivity and interfaith relations. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin said in many multicultural nations, interfaith interactions help foster harmony and mutual understanding. “When restrictions are placed on participation in

Governor renews bonds of friendship and camaraderie

KUALA LUMPUR: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar recently hosted a breakfast meeting to further strengthen long-standing bonds of friendship and camaraderie. The meeting took place on February 6, in Kuala Lumpur, according to Wan Junaidi’s Facebook account. Among those present were former Chairman of

Walkway to provide additional protection for Serian pedestrians

SERIAN: The additional pathway at Jalan Pengarah Rahun Debak will connect the existing pedestrian walkway to the intersection of the Serian National Registration Department (JPN), enhancing road user safety. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus, who conducted a survey to assess the need for a new pedestrian walkway approximately 200 metres

Icom Square to implement LPR parking system

KUCHING: By the first week of next month, Icom Square will be implementing the Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) parking system, powered by Pay & Go. The parking system will facilitate a more efficient parking experience for visitors as well as those who work there. Icom Joint Management Body (JMB) One

RM25m inadequate to address flood damage, says Yii

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the federal government to allocate more funding to Sarawak and Sabah to address the damage caused by the recent floods. He said while he welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for an immediate aid of RM25

Space Between to air on TVS this Gawai

KUCHING: ‘Space Between’, a short film slated to be released soon will feature Niah Caves, and the timing could not be more perfect. Directed by Sarawakian filmmaker Danish Busmah, the short film will be released on TVS, specifically during Father’s Day, with plans for international distribution. The timing could not

Journalists urged to strengthen legal knowledge for accurate reporting

NILAI: Journalists in the country need to be equipped with knowledge, understanding and writing skills related to enforcement laws to ensure that news reports are accurate, ethical and free from misinterpretation or legal implications. In a meeting between the Enforcement, Leadership and Management University (ELMU) and a delegation from the