KUCHING: Healthcare-associated infections are the most frequent adverse events in healthcare delivery worldwide, causing substantial morbidity and mortality. In light of this a seminar on infection prevention and control was held here recently to discuss best practices and to enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals. The seminar organised by KPJ Kuching
KUCHING: Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan handed over a People’s Project (Projek Rakyat) that involved constructing roads to connect houses in two Kampung Stunggang Melayu on Friday. The project was completed by Sam Wan Contractor and was officially handed over to Lundu District Council secretary Norashikin Brahim. The Village
KUCHING: Honda has introduced the Winsome Runabout Vehicle (WR-V), its first-ever small sports utility vehicle, in Malaysia with a goal of selling 1,300 units per month. The five-star Asean NCAP-rated vehicle, which was created in Honda Research and Development (R&D) Asia Pacific in Bangkok and on which the WR-V is
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and Linau Mewah Sdn Bhd jointly held an environmental awareness programme in Linau Mewah Estate, Miri on July 11. The programme aimed at raising awareness about the latest environmental rules, regulations and issues as well as to strengthen collaboration between government agencies
KUCHING: The Sarawak Mosque Welfare Trust (LAKMNS) is set to host the Maal Hijrah Festival from July 28 to 30 at Masjid Jamek, in commemoration of the arrival of the month of Muharram. According to LAKMNS CEO Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai, the festival is part of their efforts
KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s Reef Ball Project has been recognised for its outstanding achievement as the longest artificial reef project in the world. In light of this, the Reef Ball Foundation of USA chairman Todd Ryan Barber presented a special certificate and plaque to Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban
KUCHING: The Sarawak Reef Ball Project has been recognised as the longest artificial reef project in the world, and the credit goes to the state government for its outstanding conservation efforts and achievement. Reef Ball Foundation of USA chairman Todd Ryan Barber presented a special certificate and plaque to the
KUCHING: To keep the 128.46-kilometer Simpang Bakun to Bakun Dam FT803 in good shape, the public works ministry sets aside about RM 4 million every year for regular maintenance. Its minister Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said, additionally, they have allocated RM 17.8 million from 2018 to 2023 for occasional
KUCHING: Twenty-seven aspiring gymnasts throughout the state took the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grading Competition as an opportunity to demonstrate their talent. The one-day competition yesterday (July 2), organised by the Sarawak Amateur Gymnastics Association (SAGYMA), was held at the MMA Sports Hub here. “The objective of the grading competition was to
KUCHING: The Human Resources Ministry and the Economy Ministry are collaborating to develop a framework that will ensure Malaysians receive pay raises proportionate to the increasing cost of living. This solution is one of many being developed to address the cost of living, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. He
