Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: News Desk

New hospital a blessing for Sri Aman patients

SIMANGGANG: The new Sri Aman Hospital II has proved to be of great benefit to patients in the area, especially those seeking specialist treatment. The 108-bed facility which began operating in stages from 2021 has eased the burden of patients who until then had to travel to Kuching for these

Lawn bowls team off to a strong start

KUCHING: The Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 kicked off with the lawn bowls event at the Sarawak Lawn Bowls Arena today (Sept 22). Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam, also the Para SUKMA 2024 Chef de Mission, visited the venue to cheer on

Learning from China’s urban innovations

KUCHING: A Sarawakian delegation is on a fact-finding mission to China from Sept 18 to 24 to learn from the country’s expertise in sustainable smart city development. The trip, led by Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, began in Shanghai, visiting the

AZAM Sarawak offers public & media relations training

KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak will hold a Public Relations and Media Relations Training on September 23 to 24, aimed at helping participants tackle modern media and communication challenges. According to AZAM Sarawak press statement, the programme will equip attendees with the skills to manage media relations, handle crisis,

Join blood and organ donation campaign next Sunday

KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent Stampin Branch is proud to announce a significant community initiative, a Blood and Organ Donation Campaign paired with a Free Health Screening event, set to take place next Sunday (Sept 29). This event will run from 10 am until 2 pm at the bustling Summer

APAVP takes on zoonotic threats

KUCHING: A significant milestone in veterinary science has been achieved with the launch of the Asia Pacific Association of Veterinary Parasitology (APAVP) at the 21st International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM) 2024. APAVP, a direct outcome of the 22nd Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA) Congress 2023 and

Vital to ensure equitable access to medicines: Sim

By Jacqueline David KUCHING: Equitable access to medicines remains one of the biggest challenges in global health, especially healthcare in rural and remote areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said research in pharmaceutical policy is therefore needed for the development and implementation of effective policies. In this

Sarawak eyes opportunities in China’s infrastructure advancements

KUCHING: China’s remarkable advancements in large-scale construction and technological development in recent years present opportunities for Sarawak to boost its infrastructure and overcome technical bottlenecks. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said in view of this, Sarawak should actively take advantage of the spillover effects of

Premier: Sarawak’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap secures USD 4.2 billion in partnerships

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap has generated USD 4.2 billion in partnerships. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the partnership focuses on developing hydrogen plants and supporting facilities, innovations like the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system to sustainably produce green energy for both

Bug power brings big benefits

KUCHING: SEDC Nutreco Sdn Bhd, Entomal Borneo Sdn Bhd, and Natpro Biotech Sdn Bhd have joined forces to launch a state-of-the-art black soldier fly (BSF) production facility. The venture will focus on producing BSF larvae, which are highly valued for their potential in poultry and aquafeed. “Rich in protein and