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Man seriously injured in fall

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 12:07 PM PDT

by Eve Sonary Heng, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on April 27, 2014, Sunday

KUCHING: A construction worker in his 30s suffered serious injuries after he fell off a building at a construction site in Batu Kawa around 11am yesterday.

His colleagues rushed to his aid and found him unconscious with injuries.

They immediately rushed him to the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) using a motorcycle. He was admitted for treatment.

In a separate incident, a man in his 30s was admitted to SGH after he drank poison following a heated argument with his wife.

The incident took place around 7pm on Friday at their residence in Stutong.

He is reportedly in stable condition following treatment.

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Medan Satok eyes record sales

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 12:07 PM PDT

by Antonia Chiam, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on April 27, 2014, Sunday

KUCHING: Medan Niaga Satok is targeting sales of RM100 million this year, says Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (FAMA) chairman Tan Sri Dato Sri Paduka Badruddin Amiruldin.

"With RM62 million recorded last year, we aim to break the record this year with a target of RM100 million. Up to March this year, we have already achieved RM12.6 million.

"This is not difficult to achieve as all the traders are disciplined and law-abiding as well as cooperative with the relevant agencies to deliver the best service to customers," he said at the launch of Medan Niaga Satok Fest yesterday.

Medan Niaga Satok is touted to be the biggest farmers' market in the country, with 2,500 traders.

Badruddin said there were plans to turn Medan Niaga Satok into a major tourist draw here.

"Now we can still see some traders under canopies in the sun or rain. We hope to build a roofed facility for them soon. When they are able to trade in comfort, they will be able to provide service with a smile to their customers.

"We want visitors to come to Medan Niaga Satok as part of their must-go destinations in Kuching. It will be a landmark attraction for Sarawak. With disciplined traders who are always courteous, clean and charge reasonable prices, there is no problem for Medan Niaga Satok to be the best farmers' market in the world."

The Medan Niaga Satok Fest was held in conjunction with its first year anniversary. It was graced by Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof, who is also Petra Jaya MP.

Among those present was Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister's Department (Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Development) Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais.

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‘Education helps to develop and realise your full potential’

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 12:06 PM PDT

MIRI: Education increases your ability to develop your personal talents and capacity, realising your full potential.

In saying this, Sarawak Curtin Council chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam added people with degrees earn more, obtain higher quality employment than non-graduates and experience greater job security and career development.

He said this in his address at the graduation ceremony of the School of Business as well as School of Engineering and Science of Curtin University Sarawak yesterday.

Among those present were Assistant Minister of Communications Datuk Lee Kim Shin who is also the chairman of Curtin Sarawak management board, State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, Curtin Malaysia Sdn Bhd chairman Datu Dr Hatta Solhi, Curtin University acting chancellor Sue Wilson, Curtin University vice-chancellor Deborah Terry and Curtin Sarawak pro-vice chancellor and chief executive Jim Mienczakowski.

Dr Chan, who is also former  deputy chief minister, said research shows that an educated community experiences higher growth rates, less individual dependence on public subsidies and support, less crime and greater civic and cultural involvement by citizens.

Touching on the university, he said Curtin Sarawak recognises the importance of preparing its graduates for the multi-racial world and for international competitions.

"We provide a diverse cultural environment where students develop an appreciation for the international nature of knowledge and learning," he pointed out.

He added that Curtin University's curriculum is developed to provide students with an understanding of where their discipline fits into the global context, and the university set its academic standards based on international benchmarks to prepare students for the global workforce.

Dr Chan said that this international outlook and engagement is of great importance for the competitiveness of a nation.

"As you go out there into the world, I trust you will continue to be ambassadors of this university and fulfil your role as a Curtin graduate.

"I trust that you will show that you are not only technically or academically competent, but also possess emotional intelligence, and that you will demonstrate positive attributes like high integrity and a positive attitude, and adopt a continuous learning culture," he told the graduates.

He reminded the graduates to be international citizens who use knowledge to better their chosen professions and the wider community as well as to be critical thinkers when it comes to problem solving, apart from being highly creative when contributing ideas.

Mienczakowski who also spoke earlier said the graduation does not signify the end of learning, nor does it signify the beginning.

"Learning is a lifelong evolutionary process, involving periods of formal study, together with learning based on experiences in the workplace and other theatres of life," he said.

Yesterday's ceremony witnessed the graduations of 66 postgraduate degree students, 258 students of undergraduate degree students from the School of Business and 186 undergraduate degree students from the School of Engineering and Science.

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Owner tips off cops on couple driving ‘hot car’

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 12:02 PM PDT

KUCHING: A couple was detained by the police after they were caught driving a stolen car at Mendu Road on Friday night.

Earlier that day, the Proton Waja silver colour car was reported stolen at around 2pm in Matang.

The owner of the car spotted the stolen vehicle in Padungan area and followed it from a safe distance while contacting the police.

The police eventually stopped the couple at Mendu Road.

Upon questioning, the male partner told the police that the vehicle belonged to his friend and that he did know it was a stolen car.

They were later arrested and brought to the Simpang Tiga police station for further investigation.

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Woman killed in three-car pile-up

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 12:01 PM PDT

SIBU: A woman was killed while another was seriously injured following a three-car pile-up at Mile 6 Bintangor-Sibu Road on Friday.

Seven others in the 11.30am incident sustained light injuries while two others escaped unhurt.

The deceased identified as Ling Nai Kiew, 53, died at the hospital around 4pm.

Initial investigation showed the accident happened when the driver of a Toyota Avanza heading to Sarikei from Julau lost control of the vehicle and swerved into the opposite lane.

This caused the driver of a Perodua Myvi in the opposite lane travelling to Julau to veer to the side in an attempt to avoid a collision, but it still ended up being hit in the rear.

A Toyota Ipsum behind the Myvi could not avoid colliding head-on with the Avanza.

Ling was a passenger in the Ipsum. Martha Charles Chundy, 44, a passenger in the Avanza was seriously hurt.

Both the driver and passenger of the Myvi escaped unhurt.

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Sarawak Street Arts Carnival comes to life at Kuching Waterfront

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 11:58 AM PDT

KUCHING: Sarawak Street Arts Carnival opened yesterday at the Square Tower in Kuching Waterfront where various local, regional and international artistes and acts gathered to promote understanding and appreciation of cultures.

The two-day carnival was one of the four main events organised in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2014 that aimed to attract more tourists to the state and give a boost to the tourism industry.

Organised by state Ministry of Tourism and Culture in collaboration with state Culture and Arts Department, the carnival features live music, arts and crafts, food, dance, fashion show, clowns and many interesting programmes and activities.

With hundreds of musicians, crafters, dancers and artistes, the Kuching Waterfront comes alive this weekend.

Speaking at the launching, Tourism Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Haji Openg highlighted that art is a universal culture that can transcend boundaries of all kinds.

"Together with our invited guests from other countries, this carnival can showcase our unique culture in the state of Sarawak especially where people of all races and beliefs can live in peace and harmony," he said.

"It gives us the opportunity to interact with one another especially our foreign guests through arts like music, crafts and dances. Through interaction, they are able to understand the values and morals behind our unique culture," he added.

With such uniqueness, Abang Johari emphasised the spirit of 1Malaysia is in Sarawak because Sarawakians place great emphasis in upholding and protecting this unity.

"There are no religious or racial problems in Sarawak. Therefore, defend whatever that is good and distance ourselves from bad cultures," he said.

"Therefore, Sarawak plays a significant role to show to others the goodness in our culture, promote understanding and appreciation for our culture," he added.

In the pursuit for modernisation, Abang Johari reminded the people not to forget their roots that were the main fabric to build this nation.

He also reiterated the importance of unity as a strength that will enable the state and nation to progress in one direction.

"Unity is the wealth of this country and I am confident that this Street Art Carnival can send a message to the society that there is no other alternative for us but to understand each other and move forward together," he said.

He hopes that invited artistes and foreign tourists can indulge and truly experience Sarawak's unique cultures through this Sarawak Street Arts Carnival.

Among those present were permanent secretary to Tourism Ministry Datu Ik Pahon Joyik, Sarawak Tourism Board chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Rashid Khan, chief political secretary to the chief minister Abdullah Saidol and state Culture and Arts Department director Sallahuddin Salleh.

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