KAPIT: Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan visited two temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Song to assess the condition of flood victims and evaluate the current needs at these locations. The visit included stops at PPS Balai Raya Song and PPS Gelanggang Futsal Song. The two centres are currently sheltering 373 flood
KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport (MOTS) is advocating for public-private partnerships (PPP) to improve Sarawak’s public transportation system, including smart bus operations, river buses, and the modernisation of bus and truck terminals. Its minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin highlighted that PPP initiatives encourage private sector investment in fleet purchases,
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & LAKESH KUCHING: The Sarawak government hopes its request to the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) to fill vacancies for Assistant Medical Officers (AMOs) will be fulfilled. Sarawak’s Chief Assistant Medical Officer Samsuri Md Isa said this was crucial to overcoming current challenges in the healthcare sector
SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has urged relevant agencies to reconsider the restriction on students participating in the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) flag sale. He said the restriction falls under the Children and Young Persons Employment Act 1966, which
KUCHING: Three new rabies cases have been reported here between Mar 17 and 21. The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) in a Facebook post, said the cases were detected in Kampung Sejijak, Batu Kawa, where a free-roaming pet dog tested positive after a bite incident. Meanwhile, the other two
KUCHING: The SmartGreen Committee of Mas Gading Community College has collaborated with the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to learn and implement the Takakura composting technique. The initiative aims to raise awareness on the importance of food waste management while promoting green practices within the community. The programme, held at
KUCHING: The highly anticipated Malam Mantar Gawai Dayak 2025 is set to unite the Dayak community for a night of cultural celebration and togetherness on May 24 at Hotel Kingwood, Sibu. According to Chairman Angelyn Uchi Maseng, the event themed ‘Beserakup Kitai Mansang, Begempung Kitai Senang Segulai Sejalai’ has received
KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has added another feather to its cap after winning the Asian Business Review’s Malaysia Technology Excellence Award in the Smart City – Transportation category for its Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Project. According to Sarawak Metro chief executive officer, Ts Mazli Mustaffa, this
KUCHING: Global sportswear brand PUMA has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a Harry Potter-inspired collection, bringing the magic of Hogwarts to athletic wear. Debuting on March 27, the collection features apparel, footwear and accessories designed around two of the most iconic Hogwarts houses: Gryffindor and
KUCHING: JCI Malaysia Sarawak Area made a strong impact at the Second National Board of Directors Meeting with its chairman, Tan Chin Jie, receiving the Most Outstanding NEVP Report award. Meanwhile, the National Digital Transformation Commission chairman, Samuel Ngu, was honoured among the Top Three Most Outstanding Commission Chairman Reports.
