The Borneo Post - 21 Nov 2024

Table of content - The Borneo Post (21 Nov 2024)

Standing firm on state’s boundaries
Sabah to table Cabinet papers to end child marriages in native communities — DCM
JPN in final phase of nextgen MyKad procurement
S’wak top in Techlympics 2024 national finals with 13 awards
‘Our hockey team lack international quality’
Jimmy Lai tells court he championed ‘freedom’
Record-breaking 2025 State Budget gets House nod
Another first: Sarawak now manufacturer, exporter of Napier grass biomas pellets
RM110 mln from Unifor for houses of worship, mission schools in 2024
RM1,200 pocket money for all S’wakian tertiary students, regardless of family income
Two months’ salary for Sarawak civil servants as financial aid — Premier
12MP allocation ceiling increased to RM38 bln to fund 1,412 state’s projects
Uggah defends state’s use of alternative funding
Chong’s claim of state reserves at risk due to debt ‘incorrect, misleading’ — Uggah
CASUAL CHAT
RM1.3 bln boost for infrastructure devt next year, says Uggah
Kota Petra Green Tech Park to generate RM12 bln investments
Tengah: Land acquisition requires RM2.896 billion for 792 projects
Trade shows signs of recovery, up 4.7 per cent as of 3Q of 2024
GPS will keep up fight to secure rights enshrined in MA63, says Tengah
Over RM3.4 million from confiscated timber in first 10 months of 2024
TILL THE NEXT SITTING
SDEC in strategic collab to jointly develop, invest in green tech park
2025 Sarawak Budget Conference to be held at BCCK Dec3-4
Sabah’s electricity reserve margin at only 5 pct, state assembly told
Baru: Developing northern Sarawak into paddy hub a strategic move
OBSERVING HOUSE PROCEEDINGS
‘Govt stepping up efforts to tackle human-crocodile conflict’
S’wak top in Techlympics 2024 national finals with 13 awards
Coral Geographer cruise ship makes inaugural stop in Kuching
Sarawak CSO-SDG Alliance proposes healthcare reforms to deputy premier
Renowned craft curator to speak at BorneoCraft Global Conference
Sarawak Youth StartUp Programme to take place Dec 7-9
National Museum to host Festival Anak Sarawak 2024 this weekend
Man gets RM10,000 fine for working with ‘Ah Long’
Stay on top of drug situation in your areas, community leaders asked
Fire razes iron-welding factory
SAR launched for longhouse headman missing after boat strikes rock, sinks
Woman trapped in car following crash with lorry, injured husband manages to escape
Filipino fined RM10,000 for overstaying, ordered deported
Public invited to attend scam awareness talk at MRC Miri premises
Belaga Health Office conducts antirabies op in Sungai Asap
Father, son suffer burns in home explosion caused by gas cylinder leak
216 army vets receive RM1.08 mln in entrepreneurial grants
MST Golf Indonesia opens 5th outlet in Central Jakarta, offering comprehensive golf and lifestyle experience
Dapsy S’wak chides govt for failure to resolve issues with yellow LPG cylinders
Swinburne S’wak, Oracle University partner to boost student employability
Multi-talented Munirih Jebeni dedicates debut song to her kids
Socmed influencers urged to promote Sarawak’s culture, unity
Over 2,000 job opportunities at Putrajaya career fair
SDNU Sibu holding community health programme as part of 50th anniversary do
‘Sarawakku Membaca’ carnival taking place in Belaga this Saturday
Club welcomes participation for Dec 7-8 futsal tournament
Early exposure to sports beneficial for children, says Tiong
Sibu MP service centre’s monthly sale of subsidised food taking place this Saturday
146 scout leaders honoured for distinguished service
Jimmy Lai tells court he championed ‘freedom’
Netizens react to ‘SEAblings’ moment at G20 summit
Afghan teen wins children’s prize for rights fight
Rich nations urged to commit up to US$900 bln at climate talks
Bangladesh ex-police chief faces crimes against humanity charges
US envoy says end to Israel-Hezbollah war ‘within grasp’
Indonesia agrees to transfer Mary Jane Veloso to Philippine custody
Myanmar led world in landmine victims in 2023
Attacks in northwest Pakistan leave 20 dead in 24 hours
Pakistan to reopen Punjab schools after smog improves
India to bail longterm prisoners awaiting trial to tackle backlog
Bangladesh ex-police chief faces crimes against humanity charges
US envoy says end to Israel-Hezbollah war ‘within grasp’
Children’s wellbeing ‘under threat’ in 2050, warns Unicef
SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump watches on
China urges ‘calm’ after Putin decree on broader use of nuclear weapons
Spain royals cheered in flood epicentre after chaotic trip
WHO approves second mpox vaccine
Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends
Japan on cusp of World Cup, Palestine hold S. Korea
Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavaliers’ unbeaten start
Chelsea condemn ‘hateful’ homophobic abuse towards Kerr, Mewis
Guardiola set to extend stay as Man City boss — Reports
‘I have left a legacy’: Nadal retires from tennis
Bremen leave X due to ‘hate speech’ concerns
Eain Yow attributes improved performance to US training stint
Aniq heads to Aceh to prime himself for weightlifting world c’ships
Hamilton to race final three grands prix of Mercedes career
‘Our hockey team lack international quality’
SMK Methodist, SJK Tung Hua emerge champs in Sibu inter-school wushu meet
Cuthberta gets pleasant surprise from SRU
Zii Jia in danger of missing out on World Tour Finals
‘I have left a legacy’: Nadal retires from tennis
Japan on cusp of World Cup, Palestine hold S.Korea
Santubong pickleball tourney calls for entries
ABM: Raising the profile for Sarawak’s financial literacy
PM: RM2 trln market capitalisation as sign of recovery
Sabah-made noodles to enter Philippines market
Airbus helicopters eyes growth in Malaysia, Asia-Pacific amid rising EMS demand
PCG records loss of RM789 mln in 3Q on unrealised forex loss
PCG records loss of RM789 mln in 3Q on unrealised forex loss
Airbus helicopters eyes growth in M’sia, Asia-Pacific amid rising EMS demand
Matrade, EXIM Bank ink MoU to boost trade promotion
Malaysia’s record FDI solidifies position as key economic player in Asean
M’sian beauty brands generate RM27.33 mln in sales at Cosmoprof Asia 2024
Ibraco – Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
LSH chairman conferred Prominent Player Award at MCIEA 2024
Malaysia to align real economy & capital market
Manufacturing capacity utilisation hits 82.4 pct in 3Q 2024 — DOSM
Bursa Malaysia ends lower on selling in selected heavyweights
Dutch police use hologram to try and decode sex worker’s murder
Sex, drugs and gritty reality on Prague’s underworld tours
Road projects transform Namibia’s rural region
After long hiatus, vlogger Li Ziqi reflects on culture, crafts, career
Lights, action, melodrama! Silent films get new reel at London haven
Dan Aykroyd thinks his time in ‘Ghostbusters’ franchise probably over
Blackpink’s Lisa to release first solo full album next year
‘Minecraft’ to come to life in UK, US under theme park deal
PREMIERE OF NETFLIX’S ‘THE PIANO LESSON’
‘Rust’ to premiere three years after on-set shooting
Min Hee-jin resigns from Ador board
‘It’s one big riddle’: ‘Dune: Prophecy’ reveals who the Bene Gesserit sisters are and their rise to power
‘The Matrix’ bullet dodging backbend tops cinematic stunts of all time
Elizabeth Olsen thinks Marvel movies gives her freedom to do smaller projects
2024 ELLE WOMEN
Lights, action, melodrama! Silent films get new reel at London haven
‘Rust’ to premiere three years after on-set shooting
Japan’s manga powerhouse ‘Dragon Ball’ turns 40
Claims of workplace harassment against NewJeans member rejected
Trafficked: The girls sold for sex in India
Woman-owned cafe in Banda Aceh shakes stigma
China, Indonesia collaborate to cultivate skilled workforce for new energy, metallurgy industries

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