KUCHING: This year, World Diabetes Day will be marked with several activities, including lighting up the Darul Hana Bridge here in blue for three days beginning Nov 14. Diabetes Malaysia Sarawak Branch chairman Dr William Voon said that lighting up the bridge in blue has become a tradition, as blue
KUCHING: The Sarawak Preschool Kids Got Talent (SPKGT) is a programme aimed at discovering the talents and potential of children aged 6 and below), says Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The programme, held since 2018, also aims to help and give children an
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is considering establishing a Centre of Excellence for Young People to further nurture and develop young talent. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has emphasised the need to create a sustainable pathway for young Sarawakians to develop and nurture their talents
KUCHING: The Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC) is initiating a thematic grant call centered on renewable energy research and development, with an emphasis on hydrogen production and storage. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative is not only a step towards
KUCHING: The Federal Government must uphold all agreements made with Sabah and Sarawak, including the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), which were foundational in the nation’s formation. Political analyst Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the MADANI Federal Government needs to demonstrate fairness by fulfilling the demands of both regions,
KUCHING: Prolific writer Dr Abang Patdeli Abang Muhi has been honoured as the 6th Sarawak Literary Laureate at the 11th State Literary Awards ceremony. The award was presented by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Alongside Dr Abang Patdeli, several Sarawak writers and creators were
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) is committed to delivering authentic and accurate information from the government to the public, said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol. He said UKAS ensures the unit maintains an important role in accurately and authentically
KUCHING: The imbalance of current parliamentary seat distribution is a risk potentially leading to unilateral decisions on significant issues, including constitutional amendments, said Dr Romzi Ationg, a senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Romzi has raised concerns regarding the current parliamentary seat distribution, describing it as imbalanced, particularly across
KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak’s bargaining power will increase with one-third of parliamentary seats in their corner. Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun who held this view said it would also mean the rights of both regions would be safeguarded. “Sabah and Sarawak are significantly less developed compared to Malaya, so addressing
KUCHING: The idea of one-third of parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak remains a deeply rooted principle tied to the historical Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said this notion has become the subject of political debate. “The MA63 is an international agreement. Issues such as