Author: Karen Masing

Normah hosts inaugural Interventional Radiology Seminar

KUCHING: A total of 139 medical personnel participated in the first-ever Interventional Radiology Seminar organised by Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) today. The participants are from NMSC, dialysis centres and the National Kidney Foundation all around Kuching and Miri. Themed ‘Advancing Expertise in Dialysis Access Management’, the seminar was held

Sarawak mourns trailblazing women leader Devong Anyie’s passing

KUCHING: Sarawak, particularly the Orang Ulu community, mourns the passing of one of its most respected and pioneering women leaders, Datin Seri Devong Anyie, who passed away peacefully this morning (April 12). She was widely known for her lifelong dedication to community welfare, particularly in empowering Orang Ulu women in

Practise compassion, not politics, in humanitarian act

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, has called for compassion and unity to take precedence over political point-scoring. This follows a viral Facebook post by Pending assemblywoman, Violet Yong Wui Wui, who claimed that the Democratic Action Party (DAP) was the first to call an

101 STPM students gain entrepreneurial insight at Swinburne workshop

KUCHING: A total of 101 Form Six students from schools around Kuching and Bau participated in the Empowering Future Entrepreneurs workshop held today (April 12) at the Swinburne University of Technology. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis who officiated at the workshop, encouraged the

US tariffs could affect Malaysia’s healthcare costs

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has expressed concern over the impact of recent tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia’s healthcare sector. He warned that rising costs could place further strain on insurance providers and patients alike. His concerns follow the newly imposed 24

Dr Sim: Critical doctor shortage in Sarawak needs immediate attention

KUCHING: Sarawak is currently facing a critical shortage of medical professionals, with an estimated deficit of at least 2,000 doctors. Speaking to reporters today at the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month event at Sarawak General Hospital, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian highlighted that the number of medical personnel

Jom@Coop launched to boost local cooperatives, economy

SRI AMAN: The Jom@Coop programme was officially launched today at the Seri Simanggang Hotel in Sri Aman. It focuses on equipping local cooperatives, entrepreneurs, and residents with specialised training in agriculture, quality control and entrepreneurship to enhance their skills and foster community growth. Officiated by Sri Aman Member of Parliament,

Sarawak Heart Centre has served over 245,000 patients – Dr Sim

KUCHING: Serving over 245,000 Sarawakians as of late, the Sarawak Heart Centre (SHC) plays a crucial role in saving lives and enhancing the healthcare system in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian noted that without the SHC, the financial burden of treating such a large number of

Reach Ten launches IPO prospectus ahead of Main Market listing

KUCHING: Telecommunications solutions provider Reach Ten Holdings Berhad today (Apr 9) launched its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus, ahead of its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities. The launch was officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian at a ceremony held at a prominent

Sarawak’s tourism sector sees record growth

KUCHING: Sarawak is on track to make significant strides in the tourism sector, with ambitious plans for the Kuching Geopark and preparations already underway for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Speaking to reporters at the Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri event today, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah,