KUCHING: The first meeting of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Technical Committee is expected to convene in mid-April. In announcing this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that a task force at the officer level, comprising representatives from Sabah, Sarawak, and the federal government, has been tasked with
KUCHING: Community leaders are urged to explore avenues to enhance the skills and capabilities of the younger generation for income generation through socio-economic activities. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said apart from helping in identifying those in need of assistance, community leaders also must help in identifying ways
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Planters in the state are encouraged to explore cultivating RT-Paulownia trees due to the demand for their timber. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the RT-Paulownia tree is a fast growing timber plant that has great potential not only to
KUCHING: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital (KPJ Kuching) recently has completed its 206th knee surgery within seven months utilising the cutting-edge Robotic Surgery Assistant (ROSA). The completion marks a remarkable milestone in orthopaedic surgery showcasing the group’s commitment to advancing surgical technology and patient-centric care. The achievement not only highlights KPJ
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has donated RM19,250 to Wan Alwi Tabuan Jaya mosque to fund two of its upcoming programmes. “Last week, I was invited to attend the breaking of fast event with the mosque’s community. I also took the opportunity to handover an allocation of RM19,250
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA, LEONG Z-KEEN & VIVYNNA ANN CHABU KUCHING: A total of 45 animals out of 174 samples this year tested positive for rabies.Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the rabies-positive animals were detected in Kuching (17), Bau (4), Lundu (2), Padawan (7), Samarahan (4), Serian (3),
KUCHING: All assemblypersons are urged to assist the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development in monitoring school projects in their respective areas. Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said any issues arising in their respective areas could be directly brought to his ministry or the Sarawak Education Department
KUCHING: A total of 23 illegal immigrants were inspected, and 15 were detained for various immigration offences in two enforcement operations conducted by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) in Sungai Asap, Belaga. According to federal Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, from Jan 1, 2023, to Feb 29,
KUCHING: The Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) has expressed hopes for the Meow Autism Run to become an international event in the future. The event’s organising chairman Timothy Darryl said that this year, the 7th Meow Autism Run to be held on April 28, has attracted at least five participants from
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus will hold its Open Day this Saturday (March 23) for those wishing to find out more about getting a world-class Australian education at a fraction of the cost. According to the university, the event is open to all from 10am to 4pm at