Packet One to roll out WiMAX in east Msia Oct 14, 2009
Residents in Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau will be able to enjoy the freedom of P1W1MAX broadband as early as in the second quarter, chief executive officer Michael Lai said in a statement on Bursa Malaysia yesterday. Penetration potential is huge as household broadband penetration rates were only 13. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Three Malaysian banks to enter Bosnia Oct 10, 2009
Eminovic said the names of the banks would be revealed at the forum, which would be held from Nov 8-11 at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, Sarawak. He said representatives of Bosnian companies would attend the forum and seek strategic partnerships to penetrate the Malaysian market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Malaysia Cup: Night of joy and sorrow on the cards Oct 10, 2009
With 12 points already in the bag, Negri should have no problems achieving their target by disposing of struggling Sarawak in Kuching. The fight for top spot in Group A is between KL Plus FC and Perlis. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Indonesian group postpones invasion of Malaysia by a day Oct 9, 2009
He said that based on surveillance yesterday at the Pontianak main bus terminal, which provides transportation services from Pontianak to Kuching, nothing unusual happened. Related Story. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Security forces on alert for Bendera invasion (Update) Oct 8, 2009
Border patrols stepped up In KUCHING, the Royal Malaysia Police have stepped up security at all entry points from West Kalimantan to Sarawak as a precaution following threats from Bendera, national news agency Bernama reported. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohmad Salleh said patrols by the General Operations Force had been doubled starting Thursday, especially at the Tebedu and Serikin border posts and several illegal trails at the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Govt dismisses sale of tolled roads Oct 6, 2009
In addition, the development strategy of major urban centres like the Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Baru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu needs to be distinct and with a different industry focus each so as to facilitate the process of becoming a developed nation. PLUS. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Kedah in dire straits Oct 4, 2009
In another Group B match, Johor picked up their first win when they beat Sarawak 4-1 at the Sarawak Stadium in Kuching. In Group C, Johor FC suffered an unexpected blow when they went down 0-2 to Perak at the JCorp Stadium in Pasir Gudang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Penan woman: I was not raped Oct 1, 2009
KUCHING: A 22-year-old Penan woman has lodged a police report claiming that she was tricked into going to Kuala Lumpur and telling the police that she had been raped by a logger. The woman, from Long Item, said two men approached her at home last October and offered to bring her to Kuala Lumpur to seek treatment for her daughter, who was ill at the time. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Crocs out of depth Oct 1, 2009
Sarawaks next match in the Malaysia Cup is against Johor in Kuching on Saturday. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Weida sets up first overseas plant in Manila Sep 30, 2009
KUCHING: Utilities infrastructure company Weida (M) Bhd has expanded overseas with the setting up of a plant in the Philippines to manufacture polyethylene engineering products ... The other plants are located in Kuching, Miri, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Nilai. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Measures needed to prevent Penan girls rape Sep 25, 2009
KUCHING: The Sarawak Women and Family Council wants measures to be put in place to prevent any further sexual abuses of Penan women and girls in the interior. Its chairman Fatimah Abdullah said the council recommended that programmes on legal literacy, personal safety and sex education be conducted among Penan schoolchildren to educate them on their legal rights and how to protect themselves. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fine example of religious tolerance Sep 20, 2009
A good example of this peaceful co-existence is found at Kampung Muara Tebas in Kuching, where the Surau Darul Ikhwan is located near the majestic Chen San Yan temple ... Kampung Muara Tebas, located at the estuary of Sungai Sarawak, is about 30km from Kuching ... It was believed that between 1837 and1840, the Chinese immigrants who came to Kuching brought with them in their junk a statue of Buddha to protect them on their long journey. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Wetlands has ecotourism potential Sep 19, 2009
KUCHING: Located about 40km northeast of Kuching City is the Bako-Buntal Bay, an expanse of intertidal mudflats fringed by mangrove forest with Gunung Santubong lying to the west and Bako National Park on the east ... According to Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Kuching branch chairman Rebecca DCruz, the bay has enormous potential for eco-tourism but the human population and infrastructure development in the area applied a constant stress on the site and its natural resources ... Kampung Bako is... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Make Malaysia Day a national holiday: Rep Sep 16, 2009
KUCHING: An assemblyman has pressed for Malaysia Day to be declared a national holiday, saying this will give true meaning to the 1Malaysia concept. We were one Malaysia on Sept 16, 46 years ago, said Padungan assemblyman Dominique Ng Kim Ho. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
MASwings sees more passengers Sep 16, 2009
He said MASwings had also achieved significant revenue from handling seven customer foreign airlines like Royal Brunei, Cathay Pacific, Korean Airlines and Japan Airlines at the Kota Kinabalu and Kuching international airports. We are ploughing this revenue back in subsidising our less profitable routes, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Moon sighting for Hari Raya fixed for Sept 19 Sep 12, 2009
Also in the list are Bukit Besar Kuala Terengganu, Bukit Kemuning, Kemaman, Pulau Perhentian, Setiu (Terengganu); Bukit Peraksi Pasir Putih, Bukit Kampung Tembeling Kuala Krai, Menara Bangunan SEDC (Kelantan); Bukit Tanjong Batu Nenasi, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Pelindong, Kuantan (Pahang); Kuala Sungai Baru (Perlis); KL Tower; Putrajaya International Convention Centre, Tanjong Lubang Miri, Teluk Bandung Kuching, Tanjung Batu, Bintulu (Sarawak); Tanjung Dumpil, Menara Universiti Malaysia Sabah... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Higher prices likely for steel and iron-based products Sep 5, 2009
The mandatory screening will be carried out at all major ports in the country, like Port Klang, Johor Port, Kuching Port and Kota Kinabalu Port. This screening is vital as it will ensure that all the steel and iron products are of high standard, he told a press conference yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Renault Trucks to make its presence felt in Malaysia Sep 3, 2009
KUCHING: Renault Trucks Malaysia plans to expand its presence in the country following its trucks launch into Volvo Malaysia Sdn Bhds sales and service network. Managing director Eric Leblanc said the company aimed to supply heavy duty trucks for logging, mining and construction activities as well as specialised trucks for garbage collection, fire and rescue, and haulage services. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The dust finally settles, the battle for GBH is over Aug 29, 2009
8-acre mostly freehold parcel of land held future development potential due to its proximity to several main thoroughfares such as Jalan Kuching and Jalan Ipoh. Both Tan and the Gohs, GBHs founding family who have opposed his takeover plans from the beginning, have said they have plans to develop the land. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sarawak just making up the numbers, says caretaker coach Wahet Aug 28, 2009
It costs them RM20,000 each time the team fly out of Kuching for matches. In the 13-team Premier League this season, Sarawak finished one rung off the basement. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rain brings relief to drought-stricken Sarawak villagers Aug 27, 2009
KUCHING: Lots of rain of late has brought relief to villagers from drought-stricken areas and doused all the wild fires statewide. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam said the rains had solved the water shortage problems. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
S'pore based Jetstar wants to fly to more M'sian towns Aug 17, 2009
The airline started off with two daily flights to KL International Airport early this year and today offers connectivity to Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. It has 19 weekly flights to KLIA, 14 to Penang, four to Kota Kinabalu and a daily service to Kuching. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Hot over cold challenge Aug 16, 2009
Heidi, whose parents migrated from Kuching to Perth 21 years ago, also spoke highly of Dr Lennard for his dedication to swimming and his ability to make time for it despite his hectic schedule as a doctor. Although she did not watch Dr Lennards channel feat as she was in full-time training then, she followed his progress through SMS and e-mail from her aunt Monica Liew. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Al Rajhi sees deposits growth of 15% with new account Aug 15, 2009
To date, we already have 19 branches fairly spread out in Peninsular Malaysia and one in Kuching, he said. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Miri courts system a hit with Nazri Aug 14, 2009
The video-conferencing facilities enable the court officers here to conduct proceedings with the courts and lawyers elsewhere in Bintulu, Sibu and Kuching ... He will visit Bintulu, Sibu, Sarikei and Kuching next. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Rare birds spotted Aug 14, 2009
KUCHING: Two globally-threatened bird species the Pied Avocet and Eurasian Oystercatcher have been spotted in the Bako-Buntal Bay near here. Malaysian Nature Society conservation head Yeap Chin Aik said their discoveries this year and in 2007 by its bird watchers were of historical significance to Malaysia and Borneo. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
What makes a patriot Aug 13, 2009
He said the closing of the celebrations would be held in Kuching on Oct 10. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Miti urged to withdraw certs of approval for steel, iron-ore Aug 12, 2009
We are monitoring the major ports in Port Klang, Pasir Gudang, Penang, Kuantan, Tanjung Kupang, Tanjung Puteri, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching on a daily basis, he said in Kuala Lumpur yesterday after a briefing on the iron and steel industry mandatory standards. He said the ministry expected teething problems in this transition period. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
More motorcyclists wearing helmets, fewer dying Aug 8, 2009
KUCHING: The Road Safety Departments national helmet campaign is beginning to show results, with increasing numbers of motorcyclists now wearing helmets and fatalities declining. The departments director-general Datuk Suret Singh said the percentage of motorcyclists wearing helmets in urban areas had gone up to nearly 99% from 80% since the campaign was launched 18 months ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Suzuki aims to promote new identity Aug 8, 2009
We also plan to get showrooms up and running in Jalan Kuching, Cheras and Miri within the next two years. Some showrooms will also be relocated, Ibrahim said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Native inspiration Aug 8, 2009
A native Iban of Betong, 210km south east of Kuching, he was persuaded by Kraftangan Malaysia Sarawak branch director Mohd Latif in 2004 to take up the production of batik ... The breakthrough came two years ago when Tan Sri Alfred Jabu introduced his batik at a dinner in Kuching. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
REDtones WiMAX taking shape well Aug 6, 2009
Having built a network in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching, Zainal said plans were in place to accelerate greater coverage there and soon in other areas, including Sandakan, Tawau, Sibu and Miri. REDTONE. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Trees For Life project marks second anniversary Aug 6, 2009
KUCHING: The Kuching branch of the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) celebrated the second anniversary of its Trees For Life project with a day of activities at the Sama Jaya Nature Reserve here. About 70 people comprising MNS members as well as volunteers from HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd, the Sarawak Autistic Association, Cahya Mata Sarawak, Eastern Oxygen and New Century Lions Club of Kuching planted 22 trees at a designated plot in the nature reserve and also took part in tree monitoring by tagging... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Mini Olympics A necessity or another redundancy? Aug 3, 2009
Yes, the amount spent is small compared to the RM2mil budget for the World Cup karate in Kuching, Sarawak. RM1mil may be nothing to some but it is the people s money and it is only right that every penny of it is justified. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
TAS Offshore IPO to raise RM69mil Aug 1, 2009
KUCHING: Export-oriented shipbuilder TAS Offshore Bhd expects to raise RM69. 3mil from its initial public offering in conjunction with its proposed listing on the Bursa Malaysia main board. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
No mountain too high for Al-Rajhi Bank Jul 27, 2009
Fourteen are in the Klang Valley and one branch each in Kota Baru, Johor Baru, Malacca, Penang and Kuching. It s our five-year plan to have 50 branches since the establishment of Al-Rajhi Bank two years ago, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Karate mum Vasantha makes successful comeback Jul 27, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Karate exponent Vasantha Marial (pic) is now a mother to a five-month-old girl but she is still capable of socking it to her opponents as proved by her commendable comeback to competition at the KOI World Cup, which ended in Kuching yesterday. The 30-year-old, who was taking part in her first competition for more than a year, fought her way to the final of the women s below 53kg kumite event before going down 5-6 in sudden-death to Russian exponent Anna. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tributes for Yasmin Ahmad Jul 26, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Published: Sunday July 26, 2009 MYT 8:42:00 AMUpdated: Sunday July 26, 2009 MYT 3:33:04 PM. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
AirAsia launches two new routes Jul 14, 2009
The airlines first East Malaysia connection with Singapore was from Kota Kinabalu and Kuching which started last November. To date, AirAsia has 406 weekly flights to and Singapore. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The inside story of in-flight food Jul 11, 2009
Klas also operates at the Penang International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Kuching International Airport. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Naim finalising JV details Jul 10, 2009
KUCHING: Naim Holdings Bhd expects to finalise details of a proposed joint-venture housing project with Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corp in Tanjung Manis in the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy by the year-end ... The proposed joint venture will involve the construction of atleast 1,000 affordable houses, he said after the launch of Naims Zero Defects My Priority campaign at the groups new Kuching branch premises yesterday ... Naim has built about 15,000 homes at its flagship... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Move to address trade imbalance Jul 10, 2009
The selected ports are Sapangar Bay Container Port, Kuching Port, Bintulu Port, Port Klang and Port of Tanjung Pelepas. The trade imbalance can generally be illustrated in that for every two laden containers bound for east Malaysia, one will return empty, Ong told a media briefing yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
ICT to preserve indigenous traditional knowledge Jul 7, 2009
KUCHING: Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud wants the traditional knowledge of the states nearly 30 ethnic groups to be preserved through the use of information and communication technology (ICT) ... There is much to be learnt from these communities, the knowledge they have on health, history and way of life, he said in a speech to open the sixth international conference on information technology in Asia at Kuching Hilton Tuesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Puvaneswaran not giving up spot despite hamstring injury Jul 6, 2009
And the gritty exponent hopes to mark a successful comeback to competition at the KOI World Cup, which will be held in Kuching from July 25-27. Any injury would have a serious repercussion for a 34-year-old exponent, even more so when he is a member of the elite national squad. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Electronics group sees decline in workforce Jul 4, 2009
Of this figure, some 1,500 were from the Kuching plant of Western Digital, a member of MAEI.. Some of these electrical and electronics (E&E) companies that have started replacing staff have seen (business) volume coming back, said Wong. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
A(H1N1): Dont get frisky, Rainforest fans told Jul 3, 2009
KUCHING: Dont hug or get too close to each other -- the advice has gone out to the thousands of fans expected at next weeks Rainforest World Music Festival at the Sarawak Cultural Village near here. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam said this was important to minimise the risks of Influenza A(H1N1). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lucky strike Jul 2, 2009
His mother was born in Kota Kinabalu, and they have relatives in Miri, Kuching and Brunei. He remembers spending time in his poh-pohs house in Kuching. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
AFB sees funded assets growing to RM1bil Jun 30, 2009
We are conducting feasibility studies to set up a branch in Kuching. Hopefully, this branch will be ready by the year-end, Azahari said, adding that the bank was also in the midst of setting up a representative office in Brunei. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
KL preview for the Rainforest music fest Jun 29, 2009
KUCHING: Red Chamber (Canada/China) and Asika (Malaysia) will perform in two preview shows in Kuala Lumpur in the run-up to the Rainforest World Music festival. The first of the shows will be held at the Curve on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MAS, Royal Brunei to extend pact STG plans second resort in ECER Jun 27, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Royal Brunei Airlines will code-share flights between Bandar Seri Begawan and Kota Kinabalu, as well as between Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuching, effective July 1 ... The code-share for Bandar Seri Begawan-Kota Kinabalu wil be twice daily and the Bandar Seri Begawan-Kuching route twice weekly. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Its a long and tough journey for Ridpest Jun 27, 2009
Locally, Ridpest is looking at all major towns such as George Town, Ipoh, Kota Baru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Miri as well as more areas in the Klang Valley. By the end of the year we should have six more franchisees. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Another drought-stricken village in Borneo sends SOS Jun 23, 2009
KUCHING: A remote drought-stricken village in Daro district in Mukah division in Borneo has sent out an SOS for drinking water, the latest among a number of villages in northern Sarawak hit by the recent dry spell. Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam said the village had asked for 700 boxes of bottled drinking water. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
French shipping giant CMA CGM keen to strengthen presence in Malaysia Jun 22, 2009
The shipping giant also welcomed Ongs announcement of gradual liberalisation of cabotage of key sectors such as from Peninsular Malaysia to three major ports in east Malaysia, namely Sepangar, Kuching and Bintulu. (See also page 7). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Some shipping industry players support open policy Jun 22, 2009
The Government had partially liberalise the cabotage policy for containerised transhipment cargo for the sectors between the Port of Sepangar, Bintulu, Kuching with Port Klang and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas and vice versa effective June 3 ... However, ports like Sepangar, Bintulu or even Kuching can vie to become a hub port for the BIMP-EAGA region and be a getaway for shipment of cargoes to the Far East, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Shipowners plea to defer liberalisation Jun 22, 2009
It is bad enough that the national cabotage policy was relaxed to allow foreigners in the transhipment trade between Port Klang and Tanjung Pelepas in Peninsular Malaysia and that of Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Bintulu to compete in a limited market but it will be worse if the policy is relaxed immediately when the shipping market is in the doldrums, said MASA chairman Nordin Mat Yusoff. Under the cabotage shipping policy, implemented since 1980, domestic trade between any two ports in the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Objections to name change of Orang Ulu to Lun Daya Jun 21, 2009
KUCHING: The proposed name change of Orang Ulu to Lun Daya has drawn strong objections from prominent Orang Ulu leaders. The proposal was reportedly made recently by Federation of Orang Ulu Association Malaysia (FORUM) president Lihan Jok, also Telang Usan assemblyman. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Java Tea or Kidney Tea Jun 20, 2009
In Malay and Indonesian, it's known as misai kucing, kumis kucing, kumis kuching or koemis kuetjing--all of which mean "cat's moustache" or "cat's whiskers." Other common names for the plant that use similar terms are cat's whiskers (English), yaa nuat maeo (Thai), moustaches de chat (French) and feuilles de barbiflore (French). A less-used Indonesian name for the plant is remujung. (Suite101.com)
Sarawak to start cloud-seeding for rain Jun 19, 2009
KUCHING: Sarawak will start cloud seeding to induce rain next week. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam said cloud seeding would be carried out over the Sungai Sarawak Kiri catchment area here. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Naim plans eyeing major infrastructure and property projects in Sarawak Jun 2, 2009
KUCHING: Construction company Naim Holdings Bhd is eyeing major infrastructure and property development projects in Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) ... Its ongoing projects include a RM630mil contract from Syarikat Perumahan Negara Sdn Bhd to build some 5,000 residential homes in Kuching, Samarahan and Miri divisions, the RM310mil Bengoh dam near here, RM150mil phase one, Kuching flood mitigation project in Matang (the entire project is estimated to cost RM1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SilkAir to focus on main routes Jun 2, 2009
SilkAir flies to Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Penang. Chin Yau Seng. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Youre the inspiration May 31, 2009
Hafiz, the courageous champion from Kuching, Sarawak, Aril the fighter, Akim the undeterred underdog from Johor, and their friends in the Academy overcame the impossible by daring to dream. They are a reminder to all of us that whatever capacity we are in, whatever level we are at, we can always do much better than weve been programmed to believe. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Forestsecret taps into secrets of local herbs May 30, 2009
Tongkat Ali, Mas Cotek, Misai Kuching, Kacip Fatimah, Roselle, virgin coconut oil, henna, piper betel, Centella Asiatic and lemongrass are among the ingredients used in the products. Born from the governments initiative to establish a herbal hub in the country, the company seeks to champion the Malaysian herbal industry and now boasts a product range of some 200 items. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
TNB tender for submarine line to be issued by year-end May 28, 2009
Electricity will be carried via transmission towers from the dam in the Kapit division in central Sarawak to the Bintulu division along the coastal belt, and then southwards to the Kuching division. From the southernmost tip of Kuching, the last transmission tower will join the undersea cable that will carry the electricity across the South China Sea to Johor, and then to the rest of the peninsula. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
KPJ gets invite to extend ops to Africa, Mideast May 21, 2009
We are also planning to build new hospitals in Johor Baru, including one in Iskandar Malaysia, the Klang Valley, Kuantan and Kuching, she said. Sadiah said the company would open its third KPJ International College of Nursing and Health Sciences campus branch in Bukit Mertajam this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
