KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of children with special needs by allocating RM3.936 million in the 2025 state budget to sustain One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC) programmes. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said as of October 31,
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is set to host Swinburne Chillax sessions, swin.sip sesh, across various locations in Sarawak on December 7 and December 8, providing an opportunity for prospective students and parents to delve into the offerings of this Australian university at their own pace. The schedule
KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) is set to host a talk titled “Rooted in the Rainforest: Sarawak Folk Tales” on Dec 11. This insightful session will delve into the heart of Sarawak’s rich cultural heritage through the captivating lens of folktales. “Renowned author Heidi Munan will be sharing her
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS) is strengthening its efforts to empower Sarawak’s Business Events (BE) ecosystem, positioning the state as a key player on both the national and international stages. In a significant step forward, MACEOS arranged an official visit led by President
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