KUCHING: Civil servants in Sarawak are urged to emulate the high integrity culture practised in Sweden, Norway and Finland, to ensure the state administration continues to stay on the right track. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these countries have proven that a culture of integrity
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg called on all state’s civil servants to work hand in hand in raising the people’s income, stressing that a strong economy must translate into better household earnings for the rakyat. He said while the World Bank has acknowledged Sarawak as
KUCHING: Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in Sarawak, prompting the state government to increase the placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public areas. Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian, said this is crucial as statistics show that heart attacks are occurring more
BINTULU: The Sarawak Government is exploring the potential of regenerative medicine by tapping into the state’s rich biodiversity. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that he has tasked a medical centre to conduct research on the subject. “I am not a professional doctor, but I read
BINTULU: The growth of private hospitals in Sarawak reflects the state’s readiness to provide efficient and high-quality healthcare services. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the relaunch of Kemena Pacific Hospital reflects Borneo Medical Centre (BMC) Group’s ability to grow across the state. He added that
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has committed to building 20,000 units of affordable housing between 2026 and 2030 in keeping with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and under the 13th Malaysia Plan, a move that will see changes in construction systems and housing policies. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) has outlined a three-point wish list for the Sarawak Government, urging support to ease home ownership, expedite legislative amendments, and strengthen industry-driven knowledge platforms. SHEDA’s President, Augustine C.H. Wong, said the association’s first request is for financial resources from the
KUCHING: The culture of innovation and creativity must be continuously nurtured within the Sarawak Land and Survey Department (JTS) to ensure efficiency, relevance, and responsiveness in service delivery. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said that innovation should not only be seen as creating new systems but also
KUCHING: There is no immediate need to draft a new law against bullying but amendments to existing laws can be considered in line with current developments, said Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said while bullying cases have been receiving more attention and sparking
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has introduced the ‘KASIH Ibu Tunggal’ (kasihnITa) Programme 2025 to empower single mothers through knowledge, legal awareness, financial management, and personal development. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the initiative focuses on strengthening the ability of single mothers to understand their
