SIBU: The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has been urged to modernise its outdated system to facilitate the entry of highly qualified medical specialists like neurosurgeons and cardiothoracic surgeons into the country. According to Malaysian Medical Association Sibu treasurer Dr Wong Chya Wei, MMC is doing a commendable job; however, there
SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch chairman Wong Ching Yong has appealed to the Health Minister to replace the present Director-General (DG). Wong cited numerous complaints from doctors regarding decisions made by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) under the current DG’s leadership, expressing concerns over the quality and
SIBU: The recent move by former members of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) to join the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) will lead to a more robust and expansive PDP, says political pundit Dr Gregory Hii. He explained that this is due to the addition of three prominent state assemblymen: Datuk Seri
SIBU: Former Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh expressed sadness that the party he founded had to be dissolved. The new Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) senior vice-president said PSB leaders and members have chosen PDP as their new home and that their old party has become
SIBU: In a move that confirmed Parti Sarawak Bersatu’s (PSB) dissolution, its senior party leaders have joined Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) en masse and appointed to positions within PDP. PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing announced that former PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has been appointed as
SIBU: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) are part of the state government who provide important services to the people, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the KMKK also act as the eyes and ears of their community, bridging the government and the people. Having
SIBU: The traditional sight of Malay families donning the “Kain Pelikat,” a lengthy chequered cloth wrapped around the hip or waist like a long skirt, has become increasingly rare in modern times, with only the elderly continuing to uphold this tradition. During a recent community event, Deputy Minister for Education,
SIBU: Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat Alice Lau Kiong Yieng recently conducted a working visit to the Sibu Hospital Medical Transfusion Unit to discuss and advocate for the advancement of medical transfusion services in the central zone of Sarawak. She said that the discussion also covered strategic cooperation opportunities
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) have been appointed by the Ministry for Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG) to lead the World Earth Day 2024 campaign. According to organising chairman Toh Yong Kiang, the theme for this year’s campaign will be
SIBU: Sibu Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie has issued a reminder to the public to prioritise safety during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. He said the public need to be vigilant wherever they are, whether at home, on the road, or in public places. In