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Kuching News Archive
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1st Silicon targets end-2007 for IPO 03 Dec 2005 ...can support us in terms of restructuring things to ease the burden, that would accelerate the process,� Nelson said in an interview in Kuching on Thursday. ... Malaysia Star, Federation to go ahead with plan to up school bus fares 03 Dec 2005 The Federation of the Malaysian School Bus Operators Association chairman Chee Ah Tey said the increase was agreed to at their meeting in Kuching on Nov 24. ... New Straits Times, Greater environmental awareness in ecotourism industry urged 03 Dec 2005 More than 300 representatives from different countries attended the three-day conference in Kuching, capital of the eastern state of Sarawak. People's Daily Online, Malaysia To Propose Ways To Prevent Haze Occurrence 03 Dec 2005 KUCHING, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will propose several alternatives to the present slash and burn method of forest clearing blamed for causing the annual ... Bernama, Metals giants keen on smelter project in Sarawak Dec 1, 2005 Firms in China have also expressed interest, Sarawak chief minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said on the sidelines of an environmental conference in Kuching. ... Business Times - Malaysia, ‘Upgrading of Kuching airport ahead of schedule’ Nov 25, 2005 The RM620 million upgrading work on the Kuching International Airport is progressing well, two months ahead of schedule, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk ... New Straits Times, Businessman found dead at KM15 Kuching-Serian road Nov 7, 2005 A BUSINESSMAN was found dead at Km15 Kuching-Serian Road last night, apparently of what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Motorists ... New Straits Times, Specialist hospitals in Kuching, Seremban Nov 7, 2005 KUCHING - Malaysia had opened its doors with the construction of a twinning project of two specialist hospitals in Kuching and Seremban two years ago and would ... Borneo Bulletin, Attracted by career prospects Dec 1, 2005 ...further their studies. Tan, from Kuching, now holds a degree in mechanical engineering while Wong is a computer engineer. Serving with ... Sun2Surf, Celebrating a decade in Malaysia Nov 30, 2005 Next year, the apparel company plans to make its debut in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and is looking at opportunities in Kuching and Miri in Sarawak. ... Malaysia Star, Alcoa, Rio Tinto await Government nod Nov 29, 2005 BY JACK WONG IN KUCHING. CANADA'S Alcoa Inc and Rio Tinto Aluminium of Australia are awaiting the Federal Government’s approval ... Malaysia Star, PRS On The Hunt For Its Candidate For Ngemah Seat Nov 29, 2005 Abdul Taib had on Monday told reporters in Kuching that both the Belaga and the Ngemah seats would be given to PRS to contest in the coming state election as ... Bernama, Lunch buffet returns at I-Lotus Dec 1, 2005 Some of the highlights of the lunch buffet are the 'Wrap-It-Yourself' Popiah, Rojak, Green Curry Beef, Kuching Laksa, Prawn Mee, Assam Fish, Special Thai ... Borneo Bulletin, Sarawak Will Not Bar Banished Man From Limbang Dec 2, 2005 KUCHING, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Awang Mukadis Awang Bakir, or better known as Awang Aming, who was alleged to have led the "Give Limbang to Brunei" movement in the ... Bernama, Sarawak's two partyless assemblymen joins SPDP Dec 1, 2005 KUCHING: Sarawak’s two partyless assemblymen - Stanley Ajang (Belaga) and Gabriel Adit (Ngemah) - have joined Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP ... Malaysia Star, Music: Hip to be original Nov 22, 2005 NOT even a blink for an answer. That was our reaction when we were invited to observe hitz.TV Blast Off! Kuching’s audition. Knowing ... Malay Mail, Reminder: Change RM1 coins by Dec 6 Nov 26, 2005 ...commercial banks, Bank Simpanan Nasional state main branches and Bank Negara branches in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Baru, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching and Kota ... Malaysia Star, Bank Negara RM1 coin reminder Nov 25, 2005 ...banks, Bank Simpanan Nasional state main branches, and Bank Negara's branches at Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu ... The Edge Daily, Sarawak’s Sacofa aims for Bursa listing Nov 29, 2005 In a statement after the completion of a RM400mil Islamic bond issuance in Kuching yesterday, Sacofa said the move would further enhance its position as the ... Malaysia Star, New Samsung service plazas Nov 29, 2005 The newly launched customer service plaza brings the group’s current total to four, including those in Penang, Sabah and Kuching. ... Malaysia Star, Reluctance Of Kins To Donate Blood, A Headache To SGH Blood Bank Nov 22, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The reluctance of relatives to come forward to donate blood for patients undergoing emergency operations are some of the setbacks ... Bernama, Proton Plans To Open More Regional Parts Centres Nov 18, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Proton Parts Centre Sdn Bhd plans to open five additional regional parts centres by the first quarter of 2005, says its managing ... Bernama, WAVELENGTH: Just the wedding to set tongues wagging Nov 18, 2005 KUCHING was witness last weekend to a dubious first for the nation with the "wedding" of transsexual Jessie (formerly Jeffrey) Chung to Joshua Beh. ... New Straits Times, Indonesians Here Told To Apply For Passports Nov 30, 2005 ...from the first week of next month at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Indonesian Consulate offices in Penang, Johor Baharu, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu ... Bernama, Pursuing a passion to educate Nov 30, 2005 For example, we are investing in three large campuses - in Kota Damansara (Selangor), USJ and Kuching. We are spending more than RM100 million. ... Sun2Surf, ACA: We cannot prosecute Nov 29, 2005 One hundred recruits are undergoing basic trainingat the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) while 200 more are expected to begin basic training in Kuching soon. ... Malay Mail, SACOFA seeks listing on Bursa Nov 29, 2005 The listing plan was disclosed by Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud at a ceremony in Kuching on Nov 29 to mark the completion of a RM400 ... The Edge Daily, SEA Games/Shooting: Bibiana’s bull’s-eye Nov 29, 2005 ...said. The Kuching-born Bibiana was forced to skip the event as she was not allowed to borrow a pistol under the rules of the sport. ... Malay Mail, Samsung launches biggest customer service plaza in PJ Nov 29, 2005 ...servicing. Unlike service outlets, Law said the service plazas in Kuching, Penang, Johor Bahru, also showcases its latest products. ... The Edge Daily, SOUTHEAST ASIA ELECTS NEW ARCHBISHOP Nov 30, 2005 Archbishop elect like his predecessors, will have the responsibility of overseeing the Anglican work and mission in 4 dioceses (Diocese of Kuching, Diocese of ... Virtue Online, SACOFA Group To List By 2007 Nov 29, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The SACOFA Group, the state government's telecommunications arm, aims to be listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd within the ... Bernama, Environment clubs for secondary schools in Sarawak Nov 29, 2005 KUCHING - A total of 79 environmental clubs in secondary schools have been formed by the Sarawak Natural Resources and Environmental Board (NREB) as part of ... Borneo Bulletin, Fees for sewerage systems Nov 30, 2005 Wong said the state hoped to get funding from the Federal Government to develop public sewerage systems in Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Bintulu. Malaysia Star, Lunch Buffet Returns At I-Lotus Nov 30, 2005 Some of the highlights of the lunch buffet are the ' Wrap-It-Yourself' Popiah, Rojak, Green Curry Beef, Kuching Laksa, Prawn Mee, Assam Fish, Special Thai ... Bru Direct, World Roundup Nov 30, 2005 ...said Nov. 15. Jessie Chung and Joshua Beh tied the knot before 800 friends and relatives Nov. 12 in Kuching, Sarawak. Pastors from ... Windy city Media Group, Sarawak is free of avian flu: CM Nov 29, 2005 KUCHING - Sarawak Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud reassured Sarawakians that presently, the state is not facing the danger of the avian flu as the ... Borneo Bulletin, RM1 Coin Cannot Be Used From Dec 7 Nov 25, 2005 ...commercial banks, Bank Simpanan Nasional state main branches and BNM's branches at Kuala Lumpur, Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching and Kota ... Bernama, Ekran minorities should question directors: Watchdog Nov 18, 2005 ...a watchdog group said. Ekran is due to hold its annual shareholders’ meeting in Kuching, Sarawak, on Monday. But the venue should ... Business Times - Malaysia, Environmental Reporting Nov 21, 2005 In Kuching, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. Organized by News World Nature. Organizers say the course will help the participants ... International Journalist's Network Police assures Straits of Malacca safe Nov 29, 2005 KUCHING - The Straits of Malacca, the world's busiest waterway, is safe, said Marine Police Commander SAC I Abdul Rahman Ahmad, Tuesday, Bernama reported. ... Borneo Bulletin, No additional subsidies for fuel in Sarawak Nov 29, 2005 KUCHING - The Sarawak government will not provide additional subsidy to the sale of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the state at the ... Borneo Bulletin, Furniture trader killed Nov 8, 2005 The body of Sia Siak Phung, 51, was found at Km15 of the Kuching-Serian Road last night. He had three bullet wounds on his body. ... New Straits Times, "I'm Happy With What I'm Doing", Says Jessie Chung Nov 15, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Their marriage is "invalid" and will not be recognised by the law and religion, but for Jessie Chung and Joshua Beh the most ... Bernama, DEATH FALL INTO LAKSA POT Nov 13, 2005 ...screaming. Abdul Azim was playing in the living room of the neighbour's house in Kuching, Sarawak, where a pot of Penang laksa simmered. ... Electric New Paper, RMAF airlifts badly scalded toddler to hospital Nov 3, 2005 KUCHING - Badly scalded toddler Mohammed Azim Abdul Hadi was flown to the Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, on a mercy flight on ... Borneo Bulletin, Government and Church reject couple’s marriage deemed as ... Nov 14, 2005 ...and had undergone a sex change operation three years ago, and Beh held their wedding reception for some 800 friends and relatives in Kuching, Sarawak, last ... Malaysia Star, Ministry Will Not Support Marriages Of Men Who Become Women Nov 15, 2005 ...marriage between Jessie Chung, who was born a male but became a female through a sex change operation, with her Ipoh beau Joshua Beh in Kuching, Sarawak last ... Bernama, Spots still open for environmental reporting workshop Nov 15, 2005 Asian news media can still nominate candidates for a training workshop on environmental reporting, scheduled for November 28 and 29 in Kuching, Malaysia. ... International Journalist's Network Sarawak Fishermen Protest Renewal Of Chartered Vessel Licences Nov 6, 2005 Sarawak Fishermen Association (Penesa) chairman Jamali Basri said in a telephone interview from Kuching today that they submitted a memorandum to protest the ... Bernama, Quality is IJM's buzzword Nov 27, 2005 Kuala Lumpur; PJ 8 in Petaling Jaya; and other residential and commercial developments in the Klang Valley, Penang, Seremban, Johor Baru, Kuching and Sandakan. ... Malaysia Star, School bus fares to go up Nov 25, 2005 The body, which had met for its annual general meeting in Kuching yesterday, had also decided on a 41 per cent rise in East Malaysia. ... New Straits Times, HSL profit up 20% Nov 22, 2005 ...by Sharon Ling in Kuching. Infrastructure firm Hock Seng Lee Bhd (HSL) has announced a 20% increase in third-quarter profits. Group ... Malaysia Star, IKSB Has No Plans To Become Listed Company Nov 13, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Cash-rich Inai Kiara Sdn Bhd (IKSB), the country's leading dredging, reclamation and marine-related company, has no plans to ... Bernama, Honing skills Nov 14, 2005 Sarawak’s Natural Resources Environment Board will arrange a day’s programme consisting of presentations and film screeenings for schoolchildren in Kuching ... Malaysia Star, Panties preferred over expensive items Nov 8, 2005 A check showed that none of the expensive items were removed. One of the teachers was from Kuching, while the other two were from the peninsula. ... Malaysia Star, Impressive Inai Kiara has no listing plans Nov 14, 2005 ...but there are a few active subsidiaries and I have given them the green light to become public-listed companies if they are able to do so,� he said in Kuching ... Malaysia Star, MAS Introduces 3 Days 2 Nights Mulu Special Package Nov 16, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- In an effort to promote Mulu as one of the favourite tourism destinations in the country, national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS ... Bernama, 'Diabetes made me an invalid' Nov 14, 2005 KUCHING, Mon. - A retired senior police officer today described how, in five years, diabetes ravaged his body, leaving him unable to walk. ... New Straits Times, Three schools among 61 fined Nov 2, 2005 KUCHING, Wed. - Three primary schools and a government department were issued compound fines by Kuching North City Hall for allowing Aedes mosquitoes to breed. ... New Straits Times, FAM Confident SEA Games Under-23 Squad Will Qualify For Semifinals Nov 28, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Football of Malaysia (FAM) is confident the national under-23 squad will make it to the semifinals of the 23rd SEA Games ... Bernama, Development Biased Budget For Sarawak Next Year Nov 28, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, Monday unveiled a development biased state budget for next year with RM1,970 million or ... Bernama, Davao player joins Malaysian netfest Nov 28, 2005 He will compete in Kuching, Malaysia on November 30 to December 4 then he will proceed to Kuala Lumpur for the tournament slated December 5 to 11. ... Sun.Star, No Extra Oil Subsidy For Sarawak Nov 28, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government will not provide additional subsidy to the sale of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the ... Bernama, Strait Of Melaka Waterway Safe Nov 29, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Strait of Melaka, the world's busiest waterway, is safe, said Marine Police Commander SAC I Abdul Rahman Ahmad, Tuesday. ... Bernama, OPINION: Resolving the plight of those born ‘different’ Nov 25, 2005 ...a sermon in church or run a Buddhist or Hindu temple has opposed Jessie Chung and Joshua Beh’s widely-publicised wedding reception in Kuching on Oct 12. ... New Straits Times, Malaysian motorcycle firm invests $3M in Zamboecozone Nov 27, 2005 Demak Motor Corporation (DMC) of Kuching, Malaysia will soon begin assembling DMC motorcyle units. said DMC sales marketing director Ko Beng Sum. ... Minda News, Belaga folks opt for Bintulu's administration Nov 27, 2005 KUCHING - The Belaga folks - comprising over 9,400 living in Bakun as well as an estimated 4,700 Kenyahs, 3,700 Kayans and 930 Kajangs - opted to be under the ... Borneo Bulletin, SuperStar Gemini returns to Singapore to begin New Season Nov 21, 2005 ...are a combination of 7 and 21-night cruises to destinations such as Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching in Malaysia, Krabi ... ASIATravelTips.com, Enviromental Clubs A Hit In Sarawak Secondary Schools Nov 27, 2005 KUCHING, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 79 environmental clubs in secondary schools have been formed by the Sarawak Natural Resources and Environmental Board ... Bernama, SSM to step up enforcement activities Nov 27, 2005 Kuching: The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will launch an aggressive enforcement drive nation-wide from next year to ensure companies and businesses ... Daily Express, Jessie: Give our marriage a chance Nov 16, 2005 Chung and her husband Joshua Beh spent nearly RM1mil on their wedding last Saturday, but since then have been holed up in their house in Kuching, biding their ... Malaysia Star, International Media and Environment Summit Nov 15, 2005 In Kuching, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. Organized by News World Nature. The stated theme is “the media’s role in bridging ... International Journalist's Network OVER EXPOSED Nov 6, 2005 ...publicity seeker. She has invited a number of media people and will host them at her wedding in Kuching on Saturday. Close friend ... Electric New Paper, BOWLING: Wendy mentally ready Nov 10, 2005 ...ladder. But the 28-year-old lass from Selangor believes she found a solution to her problems while training in Damai, Kuching. The ... Malay Mail, RM2.5m raised for kidney centre Nov 10, 2005 Great Wall Artistes group succeeded in raising RM2.5mil for a kidney centre being built by Che Hia Khor Moral Uplifting Society Kidney Foundation in Kuching. ... Malaysia Star, EDITORIAL: Unity in law Nov 17, 2005 ...be taken up by private-sector initiatives — a strategy embraced wholeheartedly by the Federal Government, but with contradictory provisos in Kuching and Kota ... New Straits Times, PRESS RELEASE: Malaysia RAM: SBC Outlook Negative Nov 18, 2005 ...has encountered numerous delays due to changes in development plans and also issues vis-a-vis the proposed flyover linking the development to Jalan Kuching. ... Yahoo! News SQUASH/Malaysia Open: Much awaited clash Nov 17, 2005 Besides, the 23-year-old Kuching-born lad hopes to capitalise on the error-prone Beng Hee as was seen in his match against Indian No 1 Ritwik Bhattacharya in ... Malay Mail, Hock Seng Lee sees impressive results for year Nov 21, 2005 KUCHING-BASED construction company Hock Seng Lee Bhd (HSL) , which currently has 30 projects worth over RM900 million in hand, is confident of finishing the ... Business Times - Malaysia, SLA: Need to study proposal carefully Nov 18, 2005 High Court Senior Resident Judge Datuk Ian Chin, High Court Tawau Judicial Commissioner Datuk Nurchaya Hj Arshad, High Court Kuching Judicial Commissioner ... Daily Express, Tippling with headhunters 01 Oct 2005 As its largest tribe, Iban can be found all over the map in the Malaysian state, from the outskirts of Kuching to the impenetrable jungles near the border of ... Washington Times, City status for PJ early next year 01 Oct 2005 Petaling Jaya will become Malaysia’s 10th city, joining the ranks of Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Kuching, Johor Baru, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, Shah Alam, Alor Star ... Malaysia Star, Mt Santubong may get cable car 01 Oct 2005 KUCHING - The legendary Mount Santubong, which covers the horizon of the tourist triangle of Santubong, Bako and Buntal, will soon have a cable car, if the ... Borneo Bulletin, Hornbill denies reneging on payouts to crash victims 01 Oct 2005 KUCHING - Hornbill Skyways, which owned most of the helicopters in fatal crashes in Sarawak recently, denied that it was reneging on its responsibility for ... Borneo Bulletin, Sabah railway link to be extended to Kuching soon Sep 27, 2005 Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) said the railway connection from Tanjung Aru to Tenom District in the interior will be eventually extended to Kuching, Sarawak under ... Borneo Bulletin, Samsung aims for top position in mobile phones Sep 28, 2005 BY SHARON LING IN KUCHING. ... The Kuching customer service plaza is the fourth to be set up by Samsung Malaysia after those in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Baru. ... Malaysia Star, Plan to extend Sabah rail to L Datu, Kuching Sep 23, 2005 Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) on Friday said the railway connection from Tanjung Aru to Tenom will be eventually extended to Kuching, Sarawak under its ... Daily Express, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim to visit Kuching for annual exchange visit Sep 18, 2005 Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim will lead a delegation to Kuching, Malaysia, for the 19th Singapore-Malaysia Annual ... Channel News Asia, Glowing praise for 10th Pan Asia Hash Run in Kuching Sep 20, 2005 KUCHING - Sarawak, which hosted the 10th Pan Asia Hash Run for three days here, received glowing praises from the participants for a job well-done. ... Borneo Bulletin, Kuching cops running on empty Sep 12, 2005 More than 40 police cars are "stranded" at the Kuching district police headquarters in Simpang Tiga because they have run out of fuel. ... Malay Mail, Museum of Sarawak textiles opens in Kuching Sep 12, 2005 Set up by the state Museum Department, it is housed at the Pavilion, a colonial-era building opposite the General Post Office in Kuching. ... Malaysia Star, WAVELENGTH: Kuching crying out for urban renewal Sep 2, 2005 IT is comforting to wake up mornings to find the city- hired army of street sweepers doing their rounds all across Kuching, keeping major thoroughfares and ... New Straits Times, Diocese of Kuching celebrates 150th anniversary Sep 12, 2005 By Magdalene Rogers. KUCHING - The Diocese of Kuching, which is the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei, celebrated its 150th anniversary over the weekend. ... Borneo Bulletin, Thousands throng Kuching Waterfront for regatta Sep 6, 2005 KUCHING (NST) - Thousands of people thronged the Kuching Waterfront and streets on both sides of the Sarawak river on Sunday to witness the grand finale of the ... Borneo Bulletin, Pornographic movie hits Kuching again Sep 3, 2005 Another pornographic movie VCD, featuring locals, has been selling like hot cakes in the city. The star of the VCD, a woman in her ... New Straits Times, Cable car proposed for Mount Santubong Sep 29, 2005 ...attending a keel-laying ceremony for a double-ended ferry at Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation’s main yard at Sejingkat in Kuching on Tuesday ... Malaysia Star, Mitsubishi opens three showrooms in Sarawak Sep 27, 2005 ...big leap in efforts to increase its share of the Sarawak motor vehicle market with the simultaneous opening of EON Auto Mart showrooms in Kuching, Bintulu and ... Malaysia Star, C’mon AirAsia, we’re not animals Sep 27, 2005 My flight from KLIA to Kuching; AK214, was supposed to depart KLIA at 2240 hrs on Sept 17. At the check-in counter at about 2045 ... Malaysia Kini, Iban Community Launches Smallholder Oil Palm Scheme Sep 28, 2005 KUCHING, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Iban community in Aping, Pantu, Sri Aman Division, about 120 kilometres from Kuching, has launched a smallholder oil palm ... Bernama, Hubline To Add Another China To East Malaysia Feedering Service Sep 26, 2005 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Kuching-based container feederlines, HUBLine Bhd, plans to add another feedering service from China to East Malaysia to meet ... Bernama, Mitsubishi Motors Targets 300-400 Units Sales Per Month Nationwide Sep 24, 2005 KUCHING, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi's passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Malaysia ... Bernama, Look For Common Values, Not Differences, Says Kadir Sep 29, 2005 ...rest of the state in Malaysia, of which Sabah has official radio stations in Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan, while Sarawak has stations in Kuching, Miri and ... Bernama, PSD: Sexual Harassment Not Serious In Civil Service Sep 29, 2005 KUCHING, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Sexual harassment cases are not serious in the public sector, Public Service Department Deputy Director (Psychology Services) Dr ... Bernama, WAVELENGTH: It’s time to unshackle the private sector Sep 23, 2005 And if proof was still needed to back up these words of general wisdom, one has only to drive around the new Demak Laut industrial area outside Kuching. ... New Straits Times, Weida achieves record turnover Sep 23, 2005 Speaking to reporters before the company’s annual general meeting in Kuching yesterday, group managing director Datuk Lee Choon Chin said Weida has put in ... Business Times - Malaysia, "Any Problem, Come To Us First", Say Cuepacs Sep 18, 2005 KUCHING, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Cuepacs is prepared to play a positive role to assist in solving any dispute between Sarawak-based public sector unions and the ... Bernama, Naim Cendera awarded RM313m project Sep 15, 2005 ...million design and build turnkey contract by the Public Works Department for the construction of its proposed general operations force camp in Kuching, Sarawak ... The Edge Daily, Malaysia hosting major film festival Sep 27, 2005 Malaysia, which last played host in Kuching in 1990, is fielding three feature films that recently won accolades at the Malaysian Film Festival. ... Malaysia Star, Dubai team basks in limelight Sep 18, 2005 AN ALL-WOMAN’S team from Dubai grabbed much of the attention when it made its debut in this year’s Sarawak Regatta, which took place in Kuching. ... Malaysia Star, Ibraco plans RM268m project Sep 20, 2005 By Joseph Chin. Ibraco Bhd plans to undertake a RM268 million mixed residential and commercial property project in Kuching. Work ... The Edge Daily, WAVELENGTH: Improved airport will boost direct links Sep 9, 2005 WORK on the expansion of Kuching International Airport is moving at a noticeably frenetic clip. When it is ready — probably by ... New Straits Times, First time a charm for all-ladies rafting team Sep 28, 2005 KUCHING - It was the first time for four ladies who participated in white-water rafting when they managed to become the first all-ladies team to complete the 27 ... Borneo Bulletin, How Filipinos saved their Olympics for the arts Sep 27, 2005 1 to 7 at Kuching City in Sarawak, Malaysia, for his photographic documentation of “begnas� (rice ritual) in Sagada, Mt. Province. ... INQ7 Interactive, Inc., PBB may ask bankrupt Minos to give up post Sep 27, 2005 KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) assistant secretary-general Datuk Peter Minos, 56, may be asked to resign as he has been declared a bankrupt by ... Malaysia Star, Quarry rules for Sarawak Sep 28, 2005 ...are regulated under the Sarawak Mining Ordinance, 1965, and Natural Resources and Environment Ordinance, 1956,� he said in a paper in Kuching recently. ... Malaysia Star, Imported poultry put under quarantine in Sarawak Sep 27, 2005 By Magdalene Rogers. KUCHING - Sarawak would put imported poultry entering the State under quarantine as a precautionary measure to prevent the avian flu. ... Borneo Bulletin, Diocesan Partnership leads to Wedding Bells Sep 4, 2005 A companionship link between the Dioceses of Lichfield in the West Midlands of England and Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, has taken on new meaning with ... Diocese of Lichfield (press release), Making like an Iban Sep 16, 2005 ...of dark ochre and pale yellow. There was one more photo opportunity before I rode the bus back to Kuching. I got to wear the Iban ... Malaysia Star, No plans for new acquisition, says CIMB chief Sep 6, 2005 Kuching: Commerce International Merchant Bankers Bhd (CIMB) has no immediate plans to further acquire any banking and financial institutions in the country. ... Daily Express, Eco-tourism - boon or bane? Aug 30, 2005 News World's International Media Environment Summit (IMES) seeks to address these issues in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia between 30 November and 02 December. ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release), 40 police cars left idle after pumps run dry Sep 12, 2005 Today, more than 40 of them were parked at the Kuching district police headquarters in Simpang Tiga. According to sources, the cars have run out of fuel. ... New Straits Times, S'wak to host Open next year Sep 1, 2005 Kuching: After more than a decade, the annual Malaysia Open badminton championship will be held in Sarawak for the second time next year. ... Daily Express,
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