Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

More fish or more plastic?

Did you know that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the sea? Certainly plastic has made our lives easier through its longevity and convenience, but the way plastic waste is handled in our country is also endangering our planet. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF-Malaysia),

Quality healthcare through use of latest technology

KUCHING: Sarawak needs the latest technology to provide international standard healthcare to the public in line with current developments, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier said the Sarawak government supported the initiative of Timberland Medical Center (TMC) in applying the latest equipment technology in their services.

Business community lauds extension of help measures

KUCHING: The business community has given the state government top marks for extending measures to mitigate the rising cost of living. These measures which will be effect from July to December are the main thrusts of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 9.0 package unveiled today. “The measures like the

Sarawak Sukma contingent assistant chef de missions reminded of responsibilities

KUCHING: The Sarawak contingent assistant chef de missions (ACDM) for September’s Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Games have been reminded to take care of the wellbeing of athletes and ensure that preparations are not disrupted by personal issues. Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said

GE15 possibly after end of Malaysia Games

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says the 15th General Election (GE15) will be held very soon. Speaking at an event involving Sarawak contingent officials for the 20th Malaysia Games (Sukma) yesterday, the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president reckoned that polls could be held after the end of

297 join Bung Sadung Climbathon Trail Challenge

SERIAN: The third edition of the Bung Sadung Climbathon Trail Challenge 2022 saw 297 participants trekking through the trail of Mount Sadung after two years pause due to COVID-19. Among the categories competed are 10km for Men’s and Women’s Open, 6km for Boys and Girls’ Junior and also 6km for

When is the ideal date for GE15?

WITH less than a year to go before the full term of the current Parliament expires in May 2023 the nation awaits Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement of the 15th general election (GE15) date. While the nation and the people are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic

RM10 million for Chinese private schools

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today presented an education grant of RM10 million to the Sarawak United Association of Private Chinese Secondary School Management Board at his office. The grant is to help Chinese private schools in the state. From 2014 until now, the Sarawak

Towards encouraging growth in pepper sector

KUCHING: The Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB) continues to move in line with the National Agricommodity Policy 2030 (DAKN 2030) by devising comprehensive programmes which encourage the growth of the performance of the pepper sector. In stating this, MPB Chairman Baharuddin Datuk Mokhsen said that MPB, as one of the agencies

Kilat Boy all out for SUKMA gold

KUCHING: Sarawak’s boxer Daeloniel McDelon Bong AKA ‘Kilat Boy’ vowed to give his best to contribute a gold medal to the Sarawak contingent at the Sukma Games. He said his confidence to win his first gold medal in the Sukma Games has increased following his series of successes in national