KUCHING: Education, awareness and community action are crucial in reducing the incidence of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease in society, said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng. Wee said the number of people with diabetes in Malaysia has reached an alarming
KUCHING: English literacy must go hand-in-hand with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education to ensure Sarawak’s young generation is prepared for global opportunities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said over 90 per cent of STEM journals worldwide are published in English, and without a strong
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said Sarawak’s growth journey is anchored on political stability, unity, and the active role of its people on improving education and skills. In his Malaysia Day 2025 message, he said no matter how good the government’s plans and
KUCHING: The younger generation should take part in the museum world as they are the heirs to preserve and carry forward the nation’s heritage, said National Unity Minister, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said museums serve as a bridge between generations, a place for cultural understanding, and a platform for
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will establish a new museum based on the state’s history of governance and administration. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the museum will be set up in a building that will undergo renovation, and its exhibitions will chart Sarawak’s administrative journey
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has assured that the Sarawak Government, in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and security agencies, is maintaining heightened vigilance to safeguard the state’s key assets, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, from potential threats. He said that while
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government remains committed to enhancing security operations across the state by providing federal security agencies with support in logistics and advanced technology. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg gave the assurance while expressing appreciation to the police for their role in safeguarding Sarawak’s security
KUCHING: Amendments to Article 95C of the Federal Constitution to give Sabah and Sarawak authority over scheduled waste management will be tabled in Parliament this December. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the matter was agreed upon at the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) meeting chaired
KUCHING: The Federal government has agreed to consider increasing the number of Dewan Rakyat seats for Sabah and Sarawak, but the final decision is subjected to further discussions at the Cabinet level and details from the legal perspective. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the issue of increasing
KUCHING: The Technical Committee under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) will refine the issue of tourism jurisdiction from a legal perspective, as it involves provisions in the Federal Constitution, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the matter will be further detailed following the
