KUCHING: The flying doctor services (PDU) will visit five divisions in the state from June 18 to July 1. The Sarawak State Health Department (JKNS) said it will visit Samarahan, Sri Aman, Bintulu, Miri, and Kapit. It reminded communities living in the relevant areas to wait in their respective residences
KUCHING: The 2024 Gawai Dayak Parade ‘Niti Daun’ held at Kuching Waterfront here featured 111 contingents and over 3,000 participants proudly showcasing the rich heritage of their respective cultures. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas praised the event for its excellent representation of Sarawak’s diverse races and religions. He
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang has expressed disappointment over remarks made by Pasir Gudang MP Hasaan Abdul Karim that Sarawak is challenging the federal government. “We are not,” he said, supporting statements from Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed
KUCHING: Language teachers have expressed mixed feelings regarding Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s proposal to boost English proficiency in Malaysia through a volunteer programme involving Singaporean educators. Cynthia Aling, associate dean, and external engagement & impact at the Faculty of Business, Design, and Arts of Swinburne University of Technology
SARIKEI: The Sarawak Rivers Board has been told get down to work and expedite repairs to Terminal One Sarikei dock to support the business activities of traders and daily routines of the public. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii stressed the need for
KUCHING: Children’s literature can nurture young minds by fostering empathy, responsibility, and reading skills, which are essential for navigating complex societal issues. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the complexity of children’s literature can significantly impact the development of norms and mindsets necessary for addressing sustainability,
KUCHING: Over 80 E-hailing partner-drivers from Maxim, along with the employee team from Maxim Sarawak, participated in blood donation campaigns held in Kuching, Bintulu, and Miri. Maxim stated in a press release that the campaign aimed to raise awareness about blood donation among partner-drivers and help them understand the benefits
KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman has urged the business community under his jurisdiction to voice their concerns and complaints to DBKU. The call was made during a meeting on Tuesday (June 11) with the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch chairwoman Datuk Lily Yong
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will share his views on the future of energy in Australia and Hong Kong. Abang Johari, who has been actively sharing Sarawak’s hydrogen agenda in various international forums following invitations, highlighted the state’s significant progress in adopting renewable energy. “Australia
KUCHING: Sarawak is ambitiously working to further reduce the power consumption required to generate hydrogen to 10 kilowatt-hour (kWh). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government will continue to seek expertise from experienced nations such as the US, Japan, and Korea to identify the