Saturday, 10 January 2026

Author: James Wong

Asfia: Stay abreast of medical technology advancements

KUCHING: Medical practitioners need to participate in all courses, seminars or conferences to stay abreast of the latest advancements in medical technology. Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar stressed the significance of engaging in both domestic and foreign partnerships in fostering the growth

One-on-one MSME coaching pays dividends

KUCHING: Institut Keusahawanan Negara Berhad (INSKEN) celebrated a milestone with a RM509,000 increase in sales revenue recorded by Sarawak micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurs who underwent a specialised one-on-one coaching programme. During the graduation ceremony held here Friday night (Nov 10), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali

161 receive scrolls in Early Childhood Education at i-Systems College convocation

KUCHING: A total of 161 graduates from i-Systems College’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) programme received their scrolls at the Islamic Information Centre (IIC) here on yesterday (Nov 9). The convocation ceremony was officiated by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, representing Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr

Federal Constitution amendment monumental achievement for Sarawak

KUCHING: The amendment to the Federal Constitution involving the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) stands out as a monumental achievement for the Sarawak Government, said Dr Arnold Puyok. The Senior Lecturer in Politics and Government Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak highlighted that following the amendment, MA63

Academic advocates for unified Malaysian identity inspired by successful federations

KUCHING: Dr Arnold Puyok, Senior Lecturer in Politics and Government Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, expressed a vision for fostering a strong Malaysian identity among the nation’s three territories – Sabah, Sarawak, and the Peninsular. Drawing inspiration from successful federations such as the United States,

DBP honours Sarawak’s green economic development in December issue

KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia (DBP) is dedicating the December issue of Dewan Masyarakat to spotlight Sarawak’s remarkable strides in green economic development.  This dedication serves as a token of appreciation and respect for Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s instrumental role in steering the state

Sarawak commended for annual funding to Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka

KUCHING: The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has expressed its appreciation for the consistent support provided by the Sarawak government through annual allocations to the local agency.  DBP director-general Dr Hazami Jahari acknowledged that this financial contribution reflects Sarawak’s commitment to empowering the national language within the state. Hazami, who

Need for comprehensive strategy to eliminate human rabies deaths

KUCHING: The elimination of dog-mediated human rabies death by 2030 in Southeast Asia is possible through a comprehensive strategy grounded in the pillars of vaccination, education and surveillance. The strategy, spearheaded by research company Boehringer Ingelheim, was outlined in its whitepaper titled “Moving towards a rabies-free Southeast Asia”, unveiled at

No obligation to hold Palestine solidarity programme

KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen has reaffirmed that the Palestine solidarity programme remains optional for schools and education institutions in the state. He urged school principals not to feel obligated to organise the programme, especially in the absence of proper guidelines for its implementation. “Given