Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Ministry continuing efforts on food product safety

KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is employing various strategies and interventions to ensure food products meet safety standards. On Wednesday a recognition ceremony was held to honour food-based industry players here for their commitment to implement the Food Safety Assurance Programme (PJKM) at their premises. The MoH offers various

Works Ministry programme seeks to enhance cooperation

KUCHING: The Ministry of Works launched the Malaysia Strategic Public Works Collaboration Programme 2025 here Wednesday. It is being in collaboration with the Public Works Department (PWD) Malaysia, PWD Sarawak, PWD Sabah, and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). The programme officiated by Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta

Women indispensable in mobilising support for PBB

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women’s wing plays a vital role in ensuring electoral success for the party, acting as a driving force behind voter engagement. PBB Wanita chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said women’s contributions extend beyond politics into broader community development. “Their focus and dedication make them

Newly appointed Bomba director calls on SS

KUCHING: Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, received a courtesy visit from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) delegation at his office on Wednesday. The delegation was led by Bomba Sarawak’s newly appointed director, Jamri Masran, marking his first official courtesy visit since assuming the role

RM60,000 in aid for flood victims

SERIAN: A total of 200 flood victims in this district received disaster relief assistance amounting to RM60,000 from Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YaPEIM) through the Ziarah Madani YaPEIM programme. The aid, consisting of RM200 in cash and a Foodbank set worth RM100 per recipient, was handed over by the

Efforts underway to get more women working again

KUCHING: The government is stepping up efforts to encourage more women to return to the workforce, particularly those held back by childcare and family responsibilities. Women, Family, and Community Development Minister, Datuk Sri Nancy Shukri, said one of the main barriers preventing women from participating in the workforce is their

Blood donation drive on Feb 15

KUCHING: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital, in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent Stampin Branch, will be holding a blood donation campaign on Feb 15 (Saturday), from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm at KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital. In a bid to address blood shortages at the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank,

Nominations open for 2025 Sustainable Development Award

KUCHING: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Malaysia has opened nominations for the 2025 JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Award (JCIM SDA), recognising outstanding sustainable projects by Malaysian companies and organisations. The award, organised by JCI Kuching, aims to promote sustainability, encourage responsible business practices, and highlight impactful initiatives that contribute to social

Call for compassionate approach to drug addiction

KUCHING: The Drug Policy Programme Malaysia (DPPM), led by its director, Palani Narayanan, has proposed a decriminalisation approach to drug use in Malaysia, emphasising treatment and rehabilitation rather than incarceration. This was highlighted during a courtesy visit to Sarawak, where discussions were held with the Minister for Women, Childhood, and

Rising human-crocodile conflicts spark concern

KUCHING: Sarawak’s picturesque rivers, once serene habitats for the formidable saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), are now witnessing a troubling surge in human-crocodile encounters. As conservation initiatives bolster crocodile populations, the frequency of these interactions has escalated, at times resulting in tragic outcomes. As crocodile populations rebound due to conservation efforts,