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Borneo Post
2 hours ago
- General
- Borneo Post
St Peter's Church Padungan launches book chronicling legacy, architecture
Archbishop Poh (right) launches the 'Anchoring Tradition, Embracing Changes' coffee table book as Fr Chin (second right), along with editorial team members Donald and Marina, look on. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (June 28): A coffee table book titled 'Anchoring Tradition, Embracing Changes', chronicling the rich history and architectural evolution of St Peter's Church Padungan, was launched today during a ceremony that also marked the official opening of the parish's new church building. The book was unveiled by Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching Dato Dr Simon Poh, witnessed by St Peter's Church Rector Rev Fr Vincent Chin and editorial team members Donald Tan and Marina Tan. A cloth was lifted from the display copy to reveal the cover, symbolising the culmination of years of collective effort to preserve the parish's legacy in print. Described as both a visual and written testament to the church's journey, the book captures decades of faith, transformation, and architectural craftsmanship. In his 'Introduction & Feature Brief' of the new church, Fr Chin reflected on the design philosophy behind the building. 'Today marks a significant milestone for our parish as we officially open this new St Peter's Church – a house of God built with love, faith, and purpose. 'In designing this sacred space, we were guided by the principle of anchoring traditions, embracing change. It was Archbishop Emeritus John Ha who suggested we adopt a classic Neo-Gothic style – to root this church in timeless tradition. In contrast, our Cathedral of St Joseph speaks boldly of modernity. 'Together, they reflect the balance our Church seeks – grounded in the past, open to the future,' said Fr Chin. The book documents the history of St Peter's Church, Padungan, and highlights the building's architectural features and unique design elements. It stands as a product of the parish community's collective efforts — guided by the Parish Council and supported by the faithful — and as a living testament to God's grace at work in both Padungan and Bintawa. Copies were presented to Deputy Sarawak Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who officiated the ceremony on behalf of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The grand opening began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by key dignitaries including Uggah; Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian; Archbishop Poh; Bishop of Penang, His Eminence Cardinal Dato Sri Sebastian Francis; Melaka-Johor Diocese's Right Reverend Bishop Bernard Paul; and Perbena Emas Sdn Bhd director James Ling, the project's main contractor. Fr Chin then led the symbolic opening of the church doors, welcoming parishioners and guests into the new sacred space. In a show of support, Uggah also presented a RM1 million cheque from the Sarawak government through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) to support the St Peter's Church Development Fund. The cheque was received by Archbishop Poh and Fr Chin, witnessed by Dr Sim and Unifor director Datuk Georgina Apphia Ngau. A musical highlight of the event featured 11-year-old organist Kai Laird performing a digital organ showcase, introduced with a technical explanation by Stephen Chin. The historic celebration concluded with lunch for invited guests, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of Kuching's most cherished parishes. coffee table book Kuching simon poh St Peter's Church Padungan
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Over 50 pc of criminal cases in Mizoram linked to refugees: Home minister
Aizawl, Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga on Friday said that more than 50 per cent of criminal cases in Mizoram in recent times were linked to people who came from outside and took refuge in the state. Over 50 pc of criminal cases in Mizoram linked to refugees: Home minister More than 30,000 refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh and Internally Displaced People from Manipur are currently taking shelter in the northeastern state, according to officials. While chairing a review meeting here, the home minister said that the crime rate is on the rise in the state. "More than half of the criminal cases were connected with displaced people from across the international border," the home minister said. The Myanmar nationals fled to Mizoram following a military coup in the neighbouring country in February 2021, while the asylum seekers from Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts came to the state after a military offensive against an ethnic insurgent group in 2022. A large number of Kuki people from Manipur have taken shelter in Mizoram after ethnic violence broke out with Meiteis in May 2023. Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Thursday that his government is contemplating confiscating Myanmar government-issued identity cards of a section of refugees, who repeatedly cross the international border and often violate the India's laws. The Myanmar people who took refuge in Mizoram were mostly from the Chin community, who share ethnic ties with the Mizos. The Kuki-Hmar-Zomi people from Manipur and Bawm tribe from Bangladesh who have taken shelter in Mizoram also share close ethnic ties with the native Mizos. At the meeting on Friday, Sapdanga said that those policemen, who are unable to carry out their duty will be advised to seek voluntary retirement, and those who are not eligible for voluntary retirement should opt for a special retirement scheme. This is required for reforming the police department. Underlining the importance of civil society's support in law and order, Sapdanga also suggested that village defence parties should be strengthened across the state. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Star
2 days ago
- Health
- The Star
KPJ Healthcare aims 70% business volume from age-related, NCD cases this year
KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Bhd expects age-related and non-communicable disease (NCD) cases to contribute about 70 per cent of its business volume this year. Its president and managing director Chin Keat Chyuan said that currently, about 15 per cent of Malaysia's general population is aged 60 and above. "Age comes with many associated diseases like NCDs, the three highs that we always talk about, namely high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. "And all these lead to many potential issues, including oncology problems such as cancer, which is a major concern facing Malaysians,' he said in a press conference after KPJ Healthcare's 32nd annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting, here today. Chin said these challenges represent opportunities for private healthcare providers to better serve the Malaysian population, including addressing international healthcare risk factors. "This represents a huge opportunity, and in 2025, KPJ will continue to expand our capacity, both in terms of the number of clinicians we have and the services we offer,' he said. He added that NCDs such as heart and lung diseases, neurological conditions, strokes, cancer, and orthopaedic issues provide KPJ with opportunities to serve patients using advanced surgical and medical solutions. Commenting on medical tourism, Chin said KPJ is also targeting patients from Indonesia. "I am also targeting the potential 20 per cent of Indonesia's 270 million population, that is 54 million people, who are currently travelling outside Indonesia, to seek treatment in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. "And according to data from the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, more than 40 per cent of those Indonesian patients are coming to Malaysia, which is contributing significantly to our health tourism industry,' he said. He said that this is an immediate business opportunity, especially as the group expands its workforce and increases the number of beds in its hospitals. "We are (also) optimising all the assets we have, such as magnetic resonance imaging machines, computed tomography scanners, and other technologies we have invested in,' he added. Also present at the press conference were KPJ Healthcare chairman Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar and chief financial officer Mohd Khairul Izzad Mohammed Shamsudin. - Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
KPJ Healthcare expects age-related and NCD cases to contribute 70% to business this year
KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Bhd expects age-related and non-communicable disease (NCD) cases to contribute about 70% of its business volume this year. Its president and managing director Chin Keat Chyuan said that currently, about 15% of Malaysia's general population is aged 60 and above. 'Age comes with many associated diseases like NCDs, the three highs that we always talk about, namely high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. 'And all these lead to many potential issues, including oncology problems such as cancer, which is a major concern facing Malaysians,' he said in a press conference after KPJ Healthcare's 32nd annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting, here today. Chin said these challenges represent opportunities for private healthcare providers to better serve the Malaysian population, including addressing international healthcare risk factors. 'This represents a huge opportunity, and in 2025, KPJ will continue to expand our capacity, both in terms of the number of clinicians we have and the services we offer.' He said NCDs such as heart and lung diseases, neurological conditions, strokes, cancer and orthopaedic issues provide KPJ Healthcare with opportunities to serve patients using advanced surgical and medical solutions. Commenting on medical tourism, Chin said KPJ Healthcare is targeting patients from Indonesia. 'I am also targeting the potential 20% of Indonesia's 270 million population, that is 54 million people, who are currently travelling outside Indonesia, to seek treatment in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. 'And according to data from the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, more than 40% of those Indonesian patients are coming to Malaysia, which is contributing significantly to our health tourism industry,' he added. Chn said this is an immediate business opportunity, especially as the group expands its workforce and increases the number of beds in its hospitals. 'We are (also) optimising all the assets we have, such as magnetic resonance imaging machines, computed tomography scanners, and other technologies we have invested in,' he added. Also present at the press conference were KPJ Healthcare chairman Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar and chief financial officer Mohd Khairul Izzad Mohammed Shamsudin. – Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
SME awards roadshow in Sarawak drawn over 150 key figures
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent 2025 Platinum Business Awards (PBA) National Roadshow in Kuching attracted more than 150 key figures. This included local business leaders, government representatives and financial institutions. The roadshow highlighted the progress and opportunities within Sarawak's small and medium enterprises, said the SME Association of Malaysia. The roadshow was not just about promoting the awards, but also functioned as a valuable platform for strategic discussions and the exchange of insights and experiences, it added. National president Dr Chin Chee Seong said the Sarawak state government had demonstrated a firm commitment to advancing SME development, with efforts extending beyond urban centres into rural areas. He added that the approach underscores the state's solid infrastructure and supportive policies, which are creating exceptional growth prospects for SMEs, especially in sectors such as agriculture, food security, and their associated value chains. "SMEs need more than just financial support, they require technological transformation and market integration. "We aim to leverage resources from our nationwide branches to foster cross-sector collaboration among members, shifting from traditional businesses to new areas such as digitalisation, agri-tech and renewable energy," Chin added. Advisor to the Sarawak Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Seri Mohd Naroden Majais said the Platinum Business Awards remain a key platform for acknowledging the exceptional accomplishments of small and medium-sized enterprises. "This year's evaluation criteria place greater emphasis on corporate culture and sustainability, underscoring that true success goes beyond profit. "It comes from how a business treats its people, gives back to society, and protects the environment. Despite challenges, many SMEs have demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability," he added.
