Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Enhancing workers’ rights in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Labour Ordinance is set to be tabled in Parliament at the end of this year. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong emphasised that this move would ensure that workers in Sarawak receive the same rights and protections as their counterparts in Peninsular Malaysia. “This is excellent

Reaching out in elderly support programme

BINTULU: The Ziarah Kasih programme under the Kembara Kasih initiative organised by the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) continued with efforts to reach out to the elderly in Kampung Assyakirin Phase 1. KPWKM secretary-general Datuk Dr Maziah Che Yusoff took time to visit two elderly individuals in

ICOPW2024 to tackle mental health challenges in workplace

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), in collaboration with the Public Service Department (JPA), will host the highly anticipated International Conference on Psychological Well-Being 2024 (ICOPW2024). Set to take place at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Kuching, the two-day conference on October 1 and 2 will address the growing challenges surrounding

UNIMAS solidifies collaboration with IBFIM, UNTAN and Emerald Publishing

SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM) during the Finance, Economics, and Business Sustainability (FEBS) Conference 2024. According to UNIMAS’ press statement, the MoU was to establish a framework for collaboration in areas of mutual interest, supporting

Serian Industrial Training Institute opens for courses next Jan

KUCHING: The completed Serian Industrial Training Institute (ILP) is ready to welcome students starting next year. According to a TV Sarawak (TVS) report, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said ILP Serian was the third in Sarawak and the 33rd in Malaysia. He said the institute was currently awaiting

Children display creativity at Mid-Autumn Festival

KUCHING: The Mid-Autumn Festival came to life in the city with a vibrant display of creativity and cultural celebration, hosted by the Kuching Surimas Fans of Art, Dance, and Music Association in collaboration with Plaza Merdeka Mall. The festival, which ran from September 7 to 21, included a wide array

Hospital receives two donated haemodialysis machines

SIMUNJAN: Two haemodialysis machines were donated to Simunjan Hospital by Sarawak Energy and the Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Sarawak (SABATI) on Thursday. The donation follows the first handover of two units to Bau Hospital on August 7, bringing the total donation for this year to

Serian to host Health Carnival 2024

SERIAN: The Serian district has been selected to host the Health Carnival 2024 in conjunction with the Malaysia Nutrition Month (NMM) for Sarawak and the National Healthy Malaysia Agenda (ANMS) Roadshow. The Minister of Public Health, Housing  and Local Government, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, is expected to officiate

Belawai Festival: 33 exciting events await at 10-day fest 

BELAWAI: The Belawai Festival from September 20 to 29, promises a range of exciting activities throughout its 10-day run. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said 33 events are planned for the festival, involving the participation of over 1,000 locals. He said this

TVS is official broadcaster for Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024

KUCHING: TV Sarawak (TVS) has proudly secured the role of official broadcaster for Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024, which is set to take place from September 22 to September 28, 2024. Building on the success of SUKMA XXI, where Sarawak emerged as the overall champion, the state will once again