KUCHING: The 4th Food and Craft Bazaar held today (Apr 26) at Telang Usan Hotel has brought together locals and visitors to celebrate Sarawak’s rich cultural diversity showcasing traditional Kenyah dishes, crafts, and performances. Organised by the Persatuan Kebangsaan Kenyah Sarawak (PKKS), the event highlighted the artistry and culinary heritage
KUCHING: Two landmark initiatives aimed at advancing palliative care across the Asia-Pacific region and Sarawak were officially launched today at the 16th Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Conference (APHC 2025), held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The dual launches took centre stage at the opening ceremony of the
KUCHING: The expansion of palliative care services in Sarawak is being significantly constrained by a shortage of trained personnel, according to the Housing, Public Health and Local Government Deputy Minister, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. He said this at a press conference during the Asia-Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Conference (APHC)
KUCHING: A total of 1,200 delegates from 30 countries across the Asia-Pacific region gathered at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today for the opening of the 16th Asia-Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Conference (APHC) 2025. The opening ceremony was officiated by the Housing, Public Health and Local Government Deputy Minister,
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has taken a pioneering step in public health by becoming the first local council in Sarawak to instal Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in high traffic public areas. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, speaking at the launch of the AED at Stutong Market
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Utility (Sarawak Energy & PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki has thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for recognising PETROS as the sole gas aggregator in Sarawak. He revealed that the prime minister reiterated his recognition of the state’s oil and gas company role during latter’s visit
KUCHING: A total of RM1.3 million has been allocated for facility upgrades in Kampung No. 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Satok, as part of ongoing development efforts in the area. Deputy Minister of Utility (Sarawak Energy & PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki announced that the funds will be used to
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & KAREN MASING KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has recognised Sarawak as a key contributor to Malaysia’s economic progress. He highlighted the state’s rapid advancement, particularly in the sectors of education, energy and gas development. According to him, Sarawak’s fast-paced development has positioned it among
KUCHING: Over 200 academicians, researchers, and scholars from five countries gathered at The Waterfront Hotel for the first full-scale Creative Arts & Social Science International Conference (CASSIC 2025), hosted by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka from Apr 15 to 17. The international conference brought together participants, both in-person and virtually,
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg paid his last respect to the late Datin Seri Devong Anyie, wife of the first Orang Ulu minister during Sarawak’s first post-independence cabinet, Datuk Seri Tajang Laing, at the family residence today. Abang Johari arrived at the Tajang residence at