SIBU: Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah assured the Sarawak government is committed to empowering children with disabilities through several initiatives. She noted that an increase in the number of children with disabilities in Sarawak attending school was a positive development. “In the
SIBU: The number of Orang Kena Pengawasan (OKP) or individuals under supervision by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) for drugs here has shown an increase so far this year compared to the same period last year. According to Sibu District Officer Khalid Andong, based on the statistics from the Sibu
SIBU: The Sarawak government is asserting its own rights, not infringing on those of others, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. In stating this the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development refuted claims that Sarawak is encroaching on others’ rights through its demands to the federal government. “Anyone claiming
SIBU: A father figure is like an umbrella that shields its young from rain and heat. With this sentiment, Pelawan assemblyman Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee distributed umbrellas to fathers at Rejang Park wet market today (June 16) in conjunction with Father’s Day. Tiang likened the umbrellas to a father
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is awaiting approval from the Public Works Department (PWD) before proceeding with the rebuilding or renovation of the Rejang Park wet market, says Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. The Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government said discussions to upgrade the wet
SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has called on Sarawakians to align with the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government goal led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stressed the importance of supporting the government’s efforts to implement
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas expressed his joy over the great success of this year’s Gawai Dayak 2024 Niti Daun procession. He said that the scorching heat in the earlier part of the annual procession, followed by the pouring rain later, did not deter nor dampen the
KUCHING: The Scouts Association of Malaysia has launched a new community-based scouting initiative in Sarawak, a move aimed at enhancing the reach and inclusivity of scouting activities across the region. The launched initiative marks a significant shift from the traditional school-based scouting model, embracing a more community-centric approach. According to
SIBU: Two SMK Tung Hua students have impressed Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek with their “Flash Guard System,” a project designed to monitor water levels in flood-prone areas. 17-year-old Adam Ngieng Jian Kai and 14-year-old Ethen Lau Dee Hung, the minds behind the project, had installed their system
SIBU: Sarawak’s achievement in planting 35 million trees can serve as an inspiration for other states to enhance their biodiversity conservation efforts through the Malaysia Greening Programme, said Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability said that as of June 11 this year, a total