KUCHING: With the holiday season in full swing, Nando’s is spreading joy in East Malaysia through its first-ever “Gift a Meal, Gift a Smile” campaign. The initiative aims to give back to the community while bringing people together over delicious flame-grilled chicken. “Running from Dec 1 to 15, the campaign
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to empowering coastal communities through the production of downstream products by conducting various mentoring programmes involving research, entrepreneurship, and innovation in collaboration with higher education institutions in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said workshops and hands-on training on
KUCHING: Sarawak’s education system is set to implement a new form of student assessment starting 2025. The assessment is designed to gauge the academic performance of students earlier than the traditional national exams, which are typically held in Form 5. “The committee responsible for this new initiative includes representatives from
MIRI: Volunteers from the Malaysian Red Crescent Society’s branch here reached out to two poor families at Lambir recently. During the visit, the team brought along stainless-steel food containers to be distributed to the two families. In this context its Welfare, Health & Community Sub-Committee chairperson, Dr Uma Devi talked
KUCHING: The delays in processing the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) applications are largely due to inaccuracies in the information provided by applicants, says Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Fatimah clarified that the approval process for KGC applications typically takes about a month, provided the
KUCHING: Many individuals in Sarawak are living with dementia, as indicated by hospital admissions, yet a significant number have not sought the necessary services and treatments at the Memory Clinic. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah noted that this may be due to the widespread
KUCHING: The Ministry for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development has identified ageing as one of the 13 main social issues to address in the state. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said this initiative is part of early preparations as Sarawak is expected to become an ageing state by
KUCHING: The recent announcement of RM1,200 in pocket money for Sarawakian students, regardless of their family’s income, has garnered widespread attention and sparked discussions across the state.The initiative is aimed at alleviating financial challenges faced by students, providing them with adequate resources for daily needs and educational expenses.By extending the
A total of RM40 million has been allocated next year to develop 14 industrial estates in Sarawak, including Kuching High-Tech Park as an expansion for Sama Jaya Free Industrial Zone. Deputy Premier, and Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this park will
SARAWAK, with its vast geographical landscape, requires substantial investments particularly for funding of its public infrastructure and utilities to ensure it achieves balanced development across urban and rural areas. Deputy Premier, and Second Finance and New Economy Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said during the 12th Malaysia Plan’s (12MP)
