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Red Crescent Sri Aman acquires first ambulance costing RM200,000

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

Community well-being, public amenities continuously upgraded in Kampung Gumpey

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

38 rural projects worth RM5 million approved for Tarat

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

Special Grant formula negotiations to take place before Hari Raya

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

Satok rep assists flood victims at Masjid Darul Istiqlal’s evacuation centre

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

596 new TB cases recorded as of Epidemiological Week 6

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

Be positive ambassadors to strengthen the state’s image

SRI AMAN: The people of Bumi Kenyalang have been urged to continue promoting positive news about Sarawak to strengthen the state’s image, thereby boosting the confidence of investors, tourists, and outsiders in the state’s vast potential. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that in the era of

Walkabouts a tradition to reconnect with community

SIBU: Sarawak’s multicultural unity and harmony remain a cornerstone of the state’s continued progress, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. During his Chinese New Year walkabouts in the town, Tiong personally greeted relatives, friends, and local residents at 10 households over the past two

Ramadan avenue to enhance empathy and social responsibility

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Ramadan should serve as a platform to strengthen empathy and social responsibility within the Muslim community. According to TVS, Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, the fasting month allows Muslims to better understand the struggles faced by the underprivileged, including the asnaf and B40

Festive visit showcases harmony and goodwill

KUCHING: Lunar New Year in Sarawak saw high-profile visits that brought together political leaders, foreign diplomats, and local community members, showcasing harmony and festive goodwill. On the first two days of the celebrations, Sarawak Australian Business Chamber president, Rodger Chan Siong Boh, hosted a series of distinguished guests at his