KUCHING: Sarawak’s initiative in establishing the One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC) serves as a crucial model for other states to benefit children with special needs. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the initiative (OSEIC) focuses on early screening and intervention for children
KUCHING: Civil action groups Rise of Social Efforts (Sarawak ROSE), Coalition for Clean and Free Elections (Bersih), Engage and Tindak Malaysia have backed the call for Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan to be given more than one-third of seats in the Senate. In a joint statement on Saturday (Sept 21), they
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will continue the MADANI Rahmah Sales Programme and KPDN Carnival Tour next year. Its minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Alis said the programme has received a positive response from visitors, with citizens enjoying savings of 10 to 30 per cent
KUCHING: The Band Lab (Persatuan Wind Orkestra Kuching) plays a vital role in providing a platform for young and aspiring musicians to nurture and showcase their musical talents in Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg commended the organisation’s dedication and hard work in promoting local arts
KUCHING: Sarawak is nearing the end of negotiations with the federal government to take over Bintulu Port, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said discussions have been progressing smoothly and the handover is expected by December, as outlined in a previous agreement. “We’re working on it now.
KUCHING: The Sarawak government must collaborate with conservationists and local authorities to implement a hybrid approach to prevent further crocodile attacks. In a statement today, Persatuan Habitat Indigenous Daerah Untuk Pemulihan (Hidup) president George Young Si Ricord Jr issued a dire warning following the recent crocodile attack on six-year-old Cicilia
KUCHING: Sarawak demonstrated its ‘Same Day Registration’ system for land title and instrument registration during the 81st National Land Council meeting held in Putrajaya yesterday (Sept 19). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who attended the meeting, presented the digital system now used by the Sarawak Land and
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex at Jalan Ong Tiang Swee has reached 99.37 percent physical completion. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas confirmed that the project, costing RM80 million, is expected to be fully completed within September, and was confident that the occupational permit (OP) will
KUCHING: Collaborative partnerships across countries are essential for managing and researching tropical diseases, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said global collaboration and interdisciplinary research is crucial in combating tropical diseases. “I recently visited the CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) in Washington and Atlanta,
KUCHING: The Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI Sarawak 2024 Carnival will take place at Dataran Perayaan, Sarawak Stadium here from Sept 21 to 28. A variety of activities are planned to entertain visitors and rally support for the para athletes competing in the games. Highlights include a children’s colouring contest,