KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of its former president, the late Madam Molly Chong, describing her passing as a profound loss to both her loved ones and the organisation. In a statement, STU said Chong’s departure was not only a sorrow
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has intensified readiness measures to face the Northeast Monsoon, mobilising all agencies and resources in an integrated effort to prevent major flooding. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman, said all Disaster Management Committees at
SIBU: The State Planning Authority (SPA) has approved all three key phases of the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan, which now awaits the Premier of Sarawak’s official announcement. Bukit Assek state assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said the approval paves the way for the high-impact project to be implemented in a
KUCHING: Fifteen residents classified as ‘asnaf’ received assistance during the Satok Ramadan Tour and Ihsan Ramadan Programme, held at Surau Darul Uyuun, Kampung No.3, on Saturday. The programme, organized by the Satok PBB Religious Bureau, was officiated by Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy Bhd and PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki.
SIMANGGANG: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Sri Aman District has acquired its first ambulance valued at RM200,000 to strengthen community healthcare services in rural areas. The new ambulance service was officially launched by Sri Aman Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie, at the organisation’s operations centre on Saturday
SAMARAHAN: Continuous development efforts are being carried out in Kampung Gumpey, Gedong, to strengthen community well-being and public amenities. Batang Sadong Member of Parliament, Rodiyah Sapiee said among the initiatives is a RM100,000 community hall upgrading project, which is currently awaiting final inspection. In addition, a RM14,000 canopy has been
SIBURAN: A total of 38 projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), involving an overall allocation of RM5 million, has been approved for the Tarat constituency, further strengthening the rural development agenda in the constituency. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the
KUCHING: Negotiations on the formula for the Special Grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, through the Technical Committee Meeting on the Malaysia 1963 Agreement (MA63), are expected to take place soon, ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy Bhd and PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki visited the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at Masjid Darul Istiqlal, Kampung Sungai Maong, on Saturday (Feb 21) to check on flood victims’ welfare. The visit was held to meet and assist 65 victims from 18 families affected
KUCHING: Malaysia recorded 596 new tuberculosis (TB) cases as of Epidemiological Week 6, bringing the cumulative number of cases nationwide this year to 3,161, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). In a media statement, the ministry said Sabah recorded the highest number of cases at 755, followed by Selangor