KUCHING: A debt-laden man on the brink of losing his job turned to local non-governmental organisation, Hope Place, for help when food ran out at his Petra Jaya rented room here. Worse, Mostapa, 54, found that there was no money left to fend for his family. His troubles began after
KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros), Petronas, through its subsidiary CCS Ventures Sdn Bhd (Petronas CCS Ventures), and Japanese consortium parties comprising Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd (Japex), JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC), and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (“K”LINE) signed a Storage Site Agreement (SSA) for the M3 depleted field offshore Sarawak,
KUCHING: The resounding takbir (vocal expression of proclaiming and magnifying the greatness of Allah in Islam) of Hari Raya Aidilfitri by CENTEXS Commercial, in collaboration with three local media agencies, will echo starting from the first day of Syawal. Managing director Shahren Yusri mentioned that they conducted a recording on
KUCHING: Workers everywhere, even in Malaysia, continue to hold the view that physical presence at the workplace is a must for productivity. According to Swinburne University of Technology lecturer Donna Barclay Tan, working long hours at the office can be mentally and physically taxing for employees. She said the average
KUCHING: Sarawak which will host the 21st edition of the Malaysian Games (Sukma) in 174 days is gearing up for the sporting spectacle. Preparations are well underway for the biggest sporting event in the country said an excited Youth, Sports and Sarawak Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR: Debate seems to be heating up on the usage of maltodextrin, a common carbohydrate additive, in certain toddler milk formulas. It is known to give such formulas on the market for children aged one and above a mildly sweet taste. The inference here is that this may not
KUCHING: Hope Place recently extended its support to the Abdul Hamid family in Asajaya. The family sought assistance for their 9-month-old daughter, Nur Aafiah Abdul Hamid, who has been suffering from a kidney blockage that leads to abnormal bloating and vomiting, symptoms that worsen with the intake of excess liquids.
KUCHING: The Welfare, Health & Community Sub-Committee of the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch recently visited two underprivileged families in Permyjaya and Tudan Desaras, offering support and educational talks. Dr. Uma Devi, the chairperson of the Sub-Committee, provided a comprehensive talk focusing on the dangers of plastic use, the
KUCHING: Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah conducted a courtesy visit to the One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC) today. OSEIC is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), initially funded with RM4 million, and later taken over by the
KUCHING: In a groundbreaking collaboration, Timberland Medical Centre is joining hands with Pertubuhan Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PDK) Sentuhan Kasih Kuching for the upcoming programme, “Colours of Hope: Embracing Abilities through Art,” scheduled for March 1. This initiative focuses on the well-being, empowerment, and integration of individuals with different abilities within