The Borneo Post
Bringing you the latest news from Sarawak, Sabah and the rest of Borneo
Open letter on our precious state asset, the RWMF
IT was over a dinner at my home in Kuching in late 1997 with Canadian musicologist Randy Raine-Reusch and my brother Edric that I had suggested the ‘Rainforest World Music Festival’ (RWMF) would make a catchy name for a proposed concert, combining our home sape players and other international ethnic musicians, that could be staged [...] The po
Sarawak to strengthen KMKK role with more posts, improved allowances
SIBU (July 10): The Sarawak government remains committed to strengthening the role and welfare of community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK), recognising them as an important link between the government and the people at the grassroots level, said State Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (Public Health and Housing)
Abang Johari envisions Sibu as low-carbon smart city of central Sarawak
SIBU(July 10): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has outlined his vision to transform Sibu into a modern, low-carbon smart city, saying the town must be redeveloped with a new structure that reflects changing global economic and environmental realities. Speaking at a dinner with community leaders at Kingwood Hotel here, Aba
Stop using Najib release issue in Johor polls campaign, says Anwar
KULAI (July 10): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded parties contesting in the Johor state election to stop using the issue of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s release as political campaign fodder. He said the focus should instead be on efforts to safeguard the people’s welfare and manage the country’s economy, rather than continuing
Choose subjects, skills that meet industry demand, Putatan MP tells STPM leavers
PUTATAN (July 11): STPM leavers in the Putatan have been urged to sustain their academic momentum and pursue fields aligned with industry needs as they transition into higher education and the workforce. Putatan MP Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya said keeping pace with evolving industry demands at both state and national levels should motivate studen
Disclose more details on Sibu smart parking contractor, DAP man tells SMC
SIBU (July 10): The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) should disclose more details about the contractor appointed to implement the Smart Parking System to enhance transparency and public confidence, said Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) committee member Stanley Chiew. He said the disclosure should include information such as the company’s back
Authorities cut power supply to suspected illegal online gambling premises in Mukah
MUKAH (July 10): The electricity supply to a premises at Jalan Kampung Pinang here has been disconnected in suspicion of it running illegal online gambling activities. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the operation involved personnel from the district police headquarters (IPD)’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID), together wi
CBT: Prison, caning for ex-staff of security company in Kuching
KUCHING (July 10): A former staff member of a security company, accused of misappropriating RM47,300 belonging to his employer, was sentenced by the Sessions Court here to one year and eight months in prison and one stroke of the cane. Judge Iris Awen Jon convicted Adi Dota, 44, on a guilty plea under Section 408 [...] The post CBT: Prison, ca