Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Calls to become SWCS volunteers

KUCHING: Social Welfare Council of Sarawak (SWCS)’s call for more members and volunteers serves as an invitation to all, emphasising the collective responsibility in uplifting those in need. “A call to action was made, appealing to individuals, especially the youth, to join our council and become volunteers. By engaging in

New childcare facility to open at Baitulmakmur Building II in May

KUCHING: The childcare facility, known as taska, set to open at Baitulmakmur Building II in Petra Jaya in May, was announced by Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She stressed the importance of providing a secure atmosphere for young children, aiming to assist working

Opening of four-lane dual carriageway today

BINTULU: The opening of a four-lane dual carriageway on the Sibu-Bintulu Road, involving sections Km84 to Km59, originally scheduled for last Tuesday, has been postponed to today (February 2). The Pan Borneo Highway Branch of the Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak, on its Facebook page, advises road users to exercise

Consider direct international routes, Lee tells MAG

KUCHING: Sarawak has asked the Malaysian Aviation Group (MAG) to look into the possibility of operating selected direct international routes to the state. Alternatively it should consider having fly-through arrangements with the state, said Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He made the request when a MAG delegation

DBKU introduces alternative routes to alleviate Jalan Diplomatik congestion

KUCHING: To tackle congestion on Jalan Diplomatik and the Yayasan Sarawak/Mardi roundabout, especially during peak hours, the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has rolled out alternative routes. DBKU mayor Hilmy Othman said several contributing factors to the congestion have been identified and he outlined collaborative efforts with the Royal Malaysian

Sarawak Energy rewards e-Bill users

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is offering enticing rewards to subscribers of its e-Bill service, in a bid to encourage customers to embrace this digital transition. In a statement today (Jan 30), the e-Bill subscribers will be automatically entered into quarterly lucky draws. “250 lucky winners will be chosen each quarter, and

Demystifying stigmas surrounding menstruation

KUCHING: Menstruation, a natural aspect of a woman’s reproductive health, is often shrouded in societal taboos and misconceptions. The Kotex She Can project is fostering open conversations about menstruation to create a society where period stigma has no place. By establishing an environment that encourages open conversations, the Kotex She

Need to enhance awareness on menstrual cycle: Nancy

KUCHING: Menstruation is a normal process that needs to be acknowledged by all segments of society, including men, to remove the stigma associated with it. Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said there is a need to enhance understanding among the public so that women can

Proposed abolition of pension gets mixed reaction

KUCHING: The proposed abolition of the pension scheme for civil servants has raised various viewpoints. Some may see it as a move to review the cost and effectiveness of the pension system, while others may worry about the impact on the well-being of civil servants. Opinions on this matter can

Fiscal balance, civil service efficiency

KUCHING: The allure of civil service, known for stable incomes and career security, plays a significant role in the economic landscape. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) economist Dr. Dzul Hadzwan Husaini said that a workforce drawn to public sector employment plays a crucial role in ensuring continuous and efficient delivery of