KUCHING: Malaysia is stepping up efforts to promote breastfeeding by strengthening a sustainable support system involving government agencies, healthcare providers, employers, and the community. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, in a speech delivered by deputy director-general of Health (Public Health) Dr Ismuni Bohari, said the theme for this
BINTULU: Sarawak is stepping up efforts to strengthen food security and establish itself as the Rice Bowl of Malaysia, with plans to modernise agriculture and boost productivity across the state. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said investors and developers are playing a
BINTULU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has reaffirmed the state government’s policy of recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). Abang Johari said Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia to recognise the UEC and explained the rationale behind the decision. “It is the policy of the
KUCHING: Malaysia’s e-commerce legislative review has reached its final stage as the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) concluded its last Engagement Session (SLU) here today. KPDN Deputy Minister, Senator Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh, said the session marks the end of a series of nationwide consultations that
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) recorded 14,411 online transaction complaints last year, making it the highest category of consumer grievances in 2023, while 2024 has so far seen 10,488 cases, placing it as the second-highest source of complaints. In response, KPDN is undertaking a
KUCHING: After weeks of public speculation over which higher position he would contest in, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth Chief, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, has officially announced his bid for the Deputy President post in the party’s upcoming 6th Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC). The TDC is scheduled to take place in
KUCHING: mySalam, Malaysia’s national takaful protection scheme for the B40 community, marked the month of independence by hosting the ‘Karnival 3K: Kewangan, Kesihatan dan Kebajikan’ in Samariang today. Officiating the event, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the carnival was not merely about exhibitions or entertainment but a
KUCHING: The joint declaration between the federal government and Sarawak on gas distribution is already in place, but detailed business negotiations between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) are still ongoing. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Sri Fadillah Yusof said this to reporters after officiating the mySalam 3K
KUCHING: The Kuching Festival 2025 is set to conclude on a high note this Sunday with the much-anticipated Meniti Cakerawala 2.0, a production that merges science, storytelling, and performing arts. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng highlighted that the festival, which began on July 25, has
KUCHING: Following a series of break-ins at KMC flats, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is exploring the possibility of setting up a security post in the area in discussions with police. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Datuk Dr Zaiedi Suhaili, visited the flats this morning
