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Borneo Post
12-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sibu Journalists Association to launch new welfare initiatives for members in 2026
(From fourth left) Mohamad Alhadi, SJA chairperson Florence Nervyn, Albert, Rimbunan Hijau Group corporate affairs general manager Datuk Thomas Tieng, and SMC chairman Clarence Ting take part in the cutting ceremony. SIBU (Aug 12): The Sibu Journalists Association (SJA) has announced two new benefits for members in 2026. SJA National Journalists Day (Hawana) 2025 organising chairman Mohamad Alhadi Shamsawi said under the first initiative, each member will receive an RM250 PC Image next year. The voucher can be used to buy new gadgets for daily tasks, such as new earphones or earbuds, and power banks. 'This voucher is given because we know that many of us have to spend our own money to upgrade our gadgets for our work. At least the amount can ease our members' financial burden for the purchase of gadgets,' he said during the SJA Hawana 2025 celebration last night. He said the second initiative is in support of the Communications Ministry's collaboration with AirAsia, which is offering a 50 per cent discount for tickets to various destinations in Asean. 'SJA hereby announces RM200 cashback initiative per person to purchase flight tickets to their chosen destinations. 'This means that if the ticket costs RM400 after the 50 per cent discount, you can claim a RM200 cashback from SJA for the flight ticket,' he said. Mohamad Alhadi said the two new initiatives would hopefully see a new chapter in for SJA as an association that truly cares about the welfare of its members regardless of their media organisation. He said the initiatives implemented by SJA previously were RM150 contribution to members' Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account, provision of parking coupons worth RM50, and RM100 birthday gift per person. During the event, former National News Agency (Bernama) journalist Edward Subeng Stephen was awarded the Tokoh Hawana SJA 2025. 'Hopefully in the years to come, our successors at the SJA leadership will continue to appreciate the contributions of veteran journalists even though they have been retired for a long time,' Mohamad Alhadi added. Former Sibu Municipal Council councillor Albert Tiang represented Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang at the event. lead Sibu Journalists Association
Borneo Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak's natural capital to play major role in addressing global economic issues, says Premier
Abang Johari (right) and RH Group managing director Datuk Tiong Thai King jointly launch the 50th anniversary celebration. SIBU (May 14): Sarawak is poised to play a major role in solving global economic problems with its abundant natural assets that have not been disturbed, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sarawak is fortunate to have its forests as a carbon sink, hydrogen to supply energy, and people who can be trained to handle the system. 'This is a new terminology, meaning we have the natural capital, the human capital, and through innovation and entrepreneurship, we can improve the process in the global economic ecosystem,' he said at Rimbunan Hijau Group's Golden Jubilee Celebration here last night. Abang Johari said during his recent visit to the United Kingdom, a London School of Economics professor had deliberated on how to solve global economic problems and said Sarawak is very fortunate to be in its part of the world in Borneo. 'They say we have the natural capital and we are going to be the main player in this part of the region. And with the success of RH Group, I am sure Sarawak will continue to be `hijau, hijau, hijau' (green),' he said to much applause. The Premier pointed out that in the early 1970s, Sarawak's economy was based on agriculture, exporting pepper, illipe nuts, and agricultural products that gave the state substantial returns. However, he said the government had to explore a more revenue-based economy in the later part of the decade. 'A lot of small timber companies were then merged into sizeable companies and one of the companies that faced the challenges to get involved in the new spectrum of timber industry was Rimbunan Hijau,' he said. Abang Johari congratulated RH Group for weathering the challenges and uncertainties over the last 50 years. 'You did not only confine to timber but diversified your portfolio and now it is a global entity with roots from Sarawak but functioning globally in Asia, Russia, and many other parts of the world. We are proud of you,' he said. He pointed out the global economy has changed and the world is now facing a new crisis of climate change. With its green economy and natural resources, he said Sarawak will play a major role globally to mitigate carbon emissions. 'That is why we have come up with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy and this strategy work on three pillars on economic prosperity, social inclusivity, and environmental sustainability,' he said. abang johari lead natural capital RH Group
Borneo Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Outgoing Indonesian Consul-General: Sibu an excellent model for friendship city ties, regional cooperation
Raden (second right), together with his wife Lucy (fourth left) receive a token of appreciation from Tiong (right) and Nee (third right). SIBU (April 29): Sibu serves as the best model for fostering international friendship and cooperation, said outgoing Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching Raden Sigit Witjaksono. Speaking at his appreciation and farewell ceremony on Sunday night, Raden said the close relationship forged between Sibu and various parties in Indonesia, including friendship city ties, demonstrated how regional cooperation can be effectively carried out. 'Sibu has become my second home and a symbol of the close ties between Indonesia and Sarawak. 'Efforts such as the collaboration between Sibu and Singkawang as well as participation in the Borneo Cultural Festival are examples of successful people-to-people relations,' he said. He emphasised that initiatives like these should be strengthened to further enhance cross-border ties between Indonesia and Malaysia, particularly in the Borneo region. Raden also highlighted other achievements throughout his three years of service, including in the areas of economy, education, healthcare, tourism, and infrastructure. 'Various cooperation projects have been initiated. This provides a strong foundation for my successor to elevate these relationships to greater heights,' he said, while expressing hopes the momentum would continue. He also touched on the potential for closer relations between Sarawak and Kalimantan, especially with the relocation of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, to East Kalimantan. 'The development of Nusantara will open up even more opportunities to strengthen ties not only with Sarawak, but with the whole of Borneo, including Sabah and Brunei.' Raden said the development of diplomatic relations should not only focus on the government and business levels, but must also be enhanced through people-to-people ties, such as through cultural and education programmes as well as student exchanges. He stressed that strong relations between government (G2G), business (B2B), and the people (people-to-people) are key to long-term success. 'My family and I will always cherish our memories of Sibu. If given the chance, we would love to return here, to our second home,' he said. Among those present were Raden's wife, Ibu Lucy Octavia Witjaksono and his son Farid Ryo Takashi Wicaksono; Rimbunan Hijau Group group managing director and Mafrica Group chairman Datuk Tiong Thai King; University of Technology Sarawak vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abd Hamid; Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) president Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong; Rimbunan Hijau Group, Mafrica Group and Rimbunan Sawit Berhad general manager (corporate relations) Dato Thomas Tieng Mee Tung; and his wife Datin Nee Lay King.
Borneo Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
‘Sibu an excellent model for friendship city ties, regional cooperation'
Raden (second right), together with his wife Lucy (fourth left) receive a token of appreciation from Tiong (right) and Nee (third right). SIBU (April 29): Sibu serves as the best model for fostering international friendship and cooperation, said outgoing Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching Raden Sigit Witjaksono. Speaking at his appreciation and farewell ceremony on Sunday night, Raden said the close relationship forged between Sibu and various parties in Indonesia, including friendship city ties, demonstrated how regional cooperation can be effectively carried out. 'Sibu has become my second home and a symbol of the close ties between Indonesia and Sarawak. 'Efforts such as the collaboration between Sibu and Singkawang as well as participation in the Borneo Cultural Festival are examples of successful people-to-people relations,' he said. He emphasised that initiatives like these should be strengthened to further enhance cross-border ties between Indonesia and Malaysia, particularly in the Borneo region. Raden also highlighted other achievements throughout his three years of service, including in the areas of economy, education, healthcare, tourism, and infrastructure. 'Various cooperation projects have been initiated. This provides a strong foundation for my successor to elevate these relationships to greater heights,' he said, while expressing hopes the momentum would continue. He also touched on the potential for closer relations between Sarawak and Kalimantan, especially with the relocation of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, to East Kalimantan. 'The development of Nusantara will open up even more opportunities to strengthen ties not only with Sarawak, but with the whole of Borneo, including Sabah and Brunei.' Raden said the development of diplomatic relations should not only focus on the government and business levels, but must also be enhanced through people-to-people ties, such as through cultural and education programmes as well as student exchanges. He stressed that strong relations between government (G2G), business (B2B), and the people (people-to-people) are key to long-term success. 'My family and I will always cherish our memories of Sibu. If given the chance, we would love to return here, to our second home,' he said. Among those present were Raden's wife, Ibu Lucy Octavia Witjaksono and his son Farid Ryo Takashi Wicaksono; Rimbunan Hijau Group group managing director and Mafrica Group chairman Datuk Tiong Thai King; University of Technology Sarawak vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abd Hamid; Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) president Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong; Rimbunan Hijau Group, Mafrica Group and Rimbunan Sawit Berhad general manager (corporate relations) Dato Thomas Tieng Mee Tung; and his wife Datin Nee Lay King.
The Star
21-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Prizes worth RM2.6mil for golden jubilee golf tourney
Thai King (third from left) receiving a pledged prize from sponsor Michael Tiong of Dai Lieng Group of Companies. Tieng is second from right. RIMBUNAN Hijau Group of Companies is offering attractive prizes totalling RM2.6mil for its hole-in-one golf tournament in Sibu, Sarawak. The competition on May 10 and 12 at the Sibu Golf Club is held in conjunction with the group's 50th Golden Jubilee celebration. Organising chairman Datuk Thomas Tieng said the prizes worth RM2.6mil was biggest for such tournament in the country. He said this at a press conference after receiving the prizes from the main sponsors. The six main prizes for the hole-in-one included a mid-luxury car and heavy machinery such as excavators. He added the competition was open to only golfers with a handicap of below 24. 'We will only take in a total of 288 golfers for the two-day event. We will invite golf clubs from throughout the state to send their golfers, but participants must have a handicap of below 24. 'The first day of the competition is an open category while the second day is for VIP and invited guests,' said Tieng. Those who secure second to 15 positions from both categories, would receive several other prizes that would be known only during the competition day. Rimbunan Hijau Group managing director, Datuk Tiong Thai King expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all the sponsors. 'Thank you to all the sponsors for your great support as without you, we would not be able to organise it,' he said.
