KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development is discussing a mechanism to implement and distribute the assistance allocated for children with autism as outlined in national Budget 2025 recently. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri pointed out the significance of this initiative, noting the federal government’s allocation of
KUCHING: Registered childcare centres (TASKA) nationwide will be issued plaques displaying their registration numbers, marking them as officially recognised by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry. Its minister, TASKA said that the ministry will roll out a new initiative starting January 1, next year to ensure greater transparency and
KUCHING: The Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) has hosted a media appreciation night themed “Aloha” to acknowledge the contributions of media practitioners in the state. The event, held at a local hotel here last night (Dec 6), was attended by over 100 people, including media practitioners and party members. Speaking
KUCHING: A total of 137 recipients were conferred Sarawak medals and honours by Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar at an investiture ceremony held at the Astana Negeri Sarawak, today (Dec 5). The ceremony commenced with the conferment of the Pingat Jasa Keberanian Pingat Perwira Negeri
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) is actively working to digitise its services by developing the Other Religions Services Management Systems (ORSEM). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said ORSEM is an initiative aimed at improving service delivery, upgrading its capacity and enhancing project monitoring capabilities across Sarawak.
KUCHING: Local law and Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) studies are essential for students to grasp the rationale, principles, and unique constitutional provisions related to Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that Sarawak will soon introduce law courses through an off-campus law faculty of Universiti Malaya
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan led a state government delegation for discussions with China’s CRE International Co. Limited to further Sarawak’s renewable energy goals. Company chairman Zhang Yan reaffirmed CRE International’s commitment, stating that the partnership with Sarawak opens avenues to blend global expertise with local
SERIAN: All Sarawakians have been urged to rally behind Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in protecting Sarawak’s rights over its continental shelf. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members must play a central part in garnering such support. “And
SRI AMAN: The annual Benak Festival has become a key pillar of Sri Aman’s tourism industry and a significant contributor to the local economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the event held annually since 1999 will continue to attract visitors and tourists from outside Sarawak
KUCHING: Local authorities in the Petra Jaya parliamentary constituency here have been urged to step up monitoring of business licences to curb the misuse of premises for illegal activities such as online gambling. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said there is need for closer collaboration between enforcement agencies