KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has called for an increase in the 2024 Budget allocation for public health to five per cent of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Dr Sim said that the current allocation for public health is insufficient, standing at only 2.59 per
KUCHING: The St. Joseph’s Family of Schools’ (SJFS) music, dance and drama production ‘A Story of Ours: Us and Them’ captivated a full house at the Archdiocesan Curia and Cathedral Pastoral Centre here Saturday night (Sept 30). The event served as a platform for students to showcase their artistic talents
KUCHING: As Sarawak is ramping up its effort to battle against cervical cancer, the KASIH Keluarga: Sarawak Cervical Cancer Screening Campaign has garnered overwhelming response, with more than 1,300 women registered to take the human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test. In a region where rate of cervical cancer is notably high,
KUCHING: Sarawak is in the midst of establishing its own testing laboratory for the screening of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri pointed out that, currently, all HPV tests must be sent to West Malaysia for lab analysis, leading to higher costs
KUCHING: Financial assistance plays a pivotal role in ensuring a conducive learning environment and the wellbeing of students in rural schools. The recent fund allocations by STA Mutual Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (PUSAKA) is a testament to the transformative impact such support can provide.
KUCHING: The Sarawak Wood Industry Development Corporation (PUSAKA) has unveiled a coffee table book titled ‘The Application of Timber in Our Culture’ to shed light on the use of wood within the local community’s cultural practices. PUSAKA general manager Zainal Abidin Abdullah said the book serves as an exploration of
KUCHING: STA Mutual Sdn Bhd has channelled RM55,000 to 11 underprivileged primary and secondary schools, and public higher education institutions (IPTA) across rural Sarawak. The initiative was spearheaded by the Sarawak Timber Association (STA) through its subsidiary, STA Mutual Sdn Bhd in collaboration with the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation
PICS BY ALIF NONI & RAMIDI SUBARI KUCHING: More than 10,000 devoted Muslims gathered at the ground of Padang Merdeka here to celebrate Maulidur Rasul 2023 yesterday. Despite the rainy weather, participants showed remarkable dedication by arriving as early as 5.45 am. The Bandar Kuching Indian Mosque was one of
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg gathered at Masjid Jamek here last night with the local community to participate in the Sarawak level Maulidur Rasul celebration in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak Independence. Abang Johari, who donned a yellow Malay shirt with a matching
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MoE) is ramping up efforts to increase enrolment rates in both public and private preschools, as well as upper secondary schools in a bid to curb the issue of students dropping out of school. Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ping outlined a series of initiatives
