Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: Jacqueline David

Contact relevant agency for immediate response

KUCHING: The public must reach the right authority if they have any suggestions to enhance the safety of the roads here, to avoid them being pushed around from one agency to another. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said road infrastructures under the councils will bear the council

Sim rallies MBKS troops to keep Kuching ahead

KUCHING: Staff at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) have been told not to rest on their laurels but to move forward by thinking out of the box. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian reminded them that is no longer business as usual. In this context he said

Dayak-inspired Lego figurines set to hit market by mid-2025

KUCHING: For enthusiasts, the Lego pieces for the Kumang and Keling figurines in Dayak traditional costume are expected to be available in the market before June 2025. Lego dealer Johnny Ng said he will present this idea to Lego headquartered in Vietnam for Asia, or otherwise if insufficient time to

Downpours and sky-high veggie prices

KUCHING: Vegetable prices at the Mile 7 wet market here are experiencing significant fluctuations, with heavy rains impacting supply, said vendors. “For example, kailan can cost RM12 per kilogramme or RM4 per bunch,” said a vegetable seller who wished to be known only as Madam Kong. “During sunny weather, prices

Talks on proposed Sarawak Medical Council progressing well

KUCHING: Sarawak Medical Committee (SMC) in collaboration with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) will fine-tune some final details before the Sarawak Medical Council is formed. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said significant progress are being made as accordance to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA 63) to achieve

Ministry urged to revise GP consultation fee schedule

KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urgently required to revise and update the current General Practitioners (GP) consultation fee schedule to ensure fair remuneration and long-term sustainability for primary care services. President of the Soceity of Private Medical Practitioners Sarawak (SPMPS), Dr Liew Shan Fap said the current GPs