The Health Ministry has reported a decline in both infant and maternal mortality rates in Malaysia. Since the country’s independence, there has been a substantial decrease in infant mortality, plummeting from 75.5 deaths per 1,000 births to a mere 6.1 in 2021. Similarly, the number of maternal deaths has shown
LAWAS: Gagasan Naluri Sdn Bhd, City University Malaysia Sabah Campus and SMK Merapok Lawas have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide sponsorship for the registration fees of RM1,700 for local students who have completed their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and wish to pursue higher education at the university
MIRI: Chemical engineering students of Curtin University Malaysia recently took a closer look at career prospects offered by the palm oil industry. They were given insights on the industry by engineering consultant Dennis Tang of Bio To Business Sdn Bhd here. The guest lecture was facilitated by the Institution of
The Finance Ministry, through its Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), is conducting the Customer Satisfaction Survey for Phase One of 2023. The survey aims to assess the level of service delivery by the ministry to further enhance the quality of existing services. The public is invited to participate in providing feedback
SOME hate office small talk, while others see it as par for the course, but conversations between colleagues are an essential part of office life, even if some people have got out of the habit with the rise of home working. This can make the art of workplace chat all
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has reported a moderate earthquake near the south coast of Myanmar that occurred at 9.40am, today (Jun 19). Measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, specifically at coordinates 15.3 degrees north and 96.3 degrees east. It was
IF there is one real-life role model that actor Aedy Ashraf hopes to portray in a movie, it would be former Malaysian Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. The actor shared as much in an interview with a media outlet recently, saying that he has always been a fan of the now
BAU: A funding of RM200,000 has been approved under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for the implementation of several projects in Kampung Bobak Sejinjang. State Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the projects involved would be carried out next year. “Out of the total amount, RM10,000 will
KUCHING: More than 30 individuals took part in a Drug Free Community Programme called Training-of-Trainer (TOT) organised by the National Anti-drugs Agency Malaysia (AADK) in collaboration with the Batu Kitang Service Centre. According to a statement released yesterday, the programme involved participation from village heads, neighbourhood leaders (KRT), and community
BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: “Being a father means being there, even when it’s tough, even when you don’t have all the answers. It means loving unconditionally, sacrificing without hesitation, and always finding the strength to protect those who matter most.” This heartfelt quote from the movie “Iron Man” encapsulates
