SARATOK: The electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) collection campaign organised by the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), the state Department of Environment (DOE), and the Ministry of Public Health, Local Government, and Housing returns this week. Held starting today until tomorrow at the Sri Kalaka Saratok here, the campaign, which
KUCHING: There is no doubt that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak would support the proposed establishment of a commercial bank for them. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said one of the key reasons for support is that many SMEs find difficulty getting business capital from ordinary commercial banks, especially
DUBAI: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) took part in the 30th Arabian Travel Market in Dubai from May 1 to 4 under the Tourism Malaysia (TM) Pavilion at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Themed ‘Working towards Net Zero’, STB highlighted the cutting-edge sustainable travel trends that will develop and
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI MIRI: A global pitching competition was recently held by the Faculty of Business, Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia). Students from various faculties and fields of study presented their ideas for potential solutions to global problems. Through mentorship and support from local academics and businesspeople, the competition
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Midwifery is an essential aspect of medicine that deserves more attention and recognition, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Sarawak Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government pointed out that midwives not only played a critical role for
BY JAMES WONG & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: The Kuching Autism Association’s (KAA) Sponsor-A-Child programme has received RM10,000 from Sarawak Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Michael Tiang. “To make therapy accessible to more children, the KAA has kept its training fees low at around RM200 to RM400
BETONG: The water treatment plant will be upgraded to overcome the water supply problem in Beladin. “Our area is facing utility problems, especially water and electricity. The Internet network also needs to be upgraded,” said Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. He was speaking at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration held
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & JAMES WONG KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Michael Tiang has agreed that students and teachers should wear appropriate sports attire instead of school uniform during the current hot spell. In stating this, he said that the decision made by the Education
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The birth rate in Sarawak is a cause for concern and must be addressed in view of how the state’s population is becoming an ageing society by 2027. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state was recording
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: The Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development of Sarawak, Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, has voiced his support for students wearing casual or sports attire in school as long as it is appropriate. This comes after the Ministry of Education (MOE)
