KUCHING : Of the 15 rabies cases involving humans recorded by Sarawak this year, 13 resulted in deaths. State Health director, Dr Ooi Choo Huck said in a statement that these cases in Sarawak were recorded between January 1 to August 7. “For the same period last year, there were
The Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) in collaboration with the Sarawak Breast Cancer Support Group (SBCSG) recently organised an outreach programme at a 38-door longhouse in Ulu Yong Kapit. During the programme, SBCSG president Datin Juriah Sulehan led a health screening initiative with the assistance of six
Sarawak serves as a shining example of unity within diversity, embodying the essence of ‘Segulai Sejalai’ ・a concept rooted in togetherness. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus expressed her pride as Sarawak gains recognition, not just within Malaysia but also on a global scale,
In a move to replace the overcrowded old centre, a Digital Economic Centre (PEDi) will be established in the Semop constituency. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol announced that the site for the new PEDi is being identified. The centre will
BY ARIANA FIDELIA MIRI: The Miri District Police Headquarters will be implementing road closures and diversions in conjunction with the Miri City Street Parade 2023 from Aug18-19. Miri District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Alexson Naga Chabu stated that 60 contingents would take part in the parade to be attended by
The state government, through Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak Foundation), allocated an initial amount of RM32.68 million in 2020 in order to help Sarawakian students repay their loans. Since then, this initiative has benefited a total of 9,899 students who have repaid at least 30 per cent of their loans in 2020.
BY IVY RIGAR Zephyr Dance Studio held its first-ever showcase at the Kuching Food Festival last Saturday night. The event added colour to the vibrant festival atmosphere and provides a platform for dancers, both new and seasoned, to showcase their talent and passion for dancing. In the 2-hour-long performance, 43
BY NUR HAZIRAH SHUKUR & MASRIN AFFIRAH KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) set a record of sorts by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with seven leading institutions of higher learning (IPT) from Indonesia. The MoU is an important step towards international cooperation that will foster academic excellence, research
SEREMBAN: Police received two reports on mischiefs during the state election campaign following incidents of placing and hurling pig heads at two locations in Kuala Pilah near here yesterday. Kuala Pilah police chief Supt Amran Mohd Gani said the first incident occurred at the Perikatan Nasional (PN) operations centre for
SUBANG JAYA: Taylor’s University recently unveiled the new Taylor’s Urban Farm (TUF) at its Lakeside Campus. In its press release it said that TUF offers a physical one-acre ‘field of inquiry’ where students and staff alike can actively and intellectually respond to the need for transformation within the food system
