The year 2022 has been a historic period in more ways than one for Sarawak as it witnessed the first Sarawakian MP being appointed as one of the country’s deputy prime ministers. The appointment was announced on Dec 2 in Kuala Lumpur, during a press conference by Prime Minister Datuk
KUCHING: A multitude of people from all walks of life turned up for the Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) Christmas Open House 2022 celebration here on Saturday. STF president Audry Wan Ulok said the event was for tourists and locals, regardless of race or religion which is unique and might not
KUCHING: Palm oil producers should explore palm oil sludge as a source of energy, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. He said palm oil sludge, apart from being an energy source, has a value as it is a component used in the manufacture of solar panel
KUCHING: Now is the time for strong action towards sustainability, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said in handing over the reins of the future to the children and grandchildren one day, the state must make bold and innovative decisions today. “This is our responsibility
KUCHING: Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah revealed that 98 per cent of the surgical backlogs in Ministry of Health (MOH) hospitals had been cleared as of November 30, 2022. He said the backlog of these surgery cases was due to the COVID-19 pandemic that hit Malaysia two
KUCHING: Investigation on full detail of the cases involving a baby who died at Jelukong bus stop on Dec 4 needs to be done before making any conclusion, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said, the first thing to be done is to find the parents
KUCHING: The Health White Paper (HWP) is hoped to be implemented soon through the new federal government administration, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said that the HWP is a health reform that actually consolidates recommendation made by experts and specialists in the health care. “I have shared
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak strongly believes that with Pakatan Harapan (PH) as the backbone of the present government, the main principles of good governance, transparency and accountability will continue to be the main agenda. Its chairman, who is also the Stampin MP, Chong Chieng Jen said with that
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Members of Parliament getting ministerial posts in the cabinet line-up has shown how important Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim views his relationship with Sarawak. As such, Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah really thanked the prime minister for the appointments – one
KUCHING: A sum of about RM830,000 has been invested by Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii in healthcare in his constituency alone, since his last term as MP. He said that before Parliament dissolved in November, his office allocated funds to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) to purchase non-medical equipment to
