Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Don’t neglect mental health: Dr Sim

KUCHING: Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian says there is an urgent need to prioritise mental health, raise awareness, and encourage personal responsibility for well-being. “Mental health is not just an individual issue but one that impacts society at large. Even if you don’t come to see me, it doesn’t

Two vehicles collide, injuring two

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A road accident involving two vehicles occurred last night (Oct 9) near the NB Moto Driving Institute on Outer Ring Road, Kota Samarahan, resulting in two individuals sustaining minor injuries. The collision took place at around 11.28 pm when a Toyota Avanza and a Mitsubishi Attrage crashed at

Year-long campaign to focus on brain health

KUCHING: AvantHealth has unveiled its latest initiative, AvantMind Matters, a campaign focused on promoting brain health and dementia prevention among individuals aged 35 and above. According to its general manager Dr Sherlyn Lim on Wednesday (Oct 9) the campaign aims to raise awareness about cognitive health, reduce dementia risk, and

Adopted children in Sarawak can now receive ‘K’ status on ICs, says Fatimah

KUCHING: Adopted children with the absence of details about their biological parents can now receive the “K” status in their identity card, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development said this during a press conference today (Oct 9) after a meeting with the

Ministry-MCPF Sarawak to tackle cybercrime and bullying

KUCHING: Recently established Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) Sarawak plans to focus on key issues like  cybercrime and bullying in the state. Together with the Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development the local chapter of MCPF is expected to roll out joint programmes by the end of the

Youth on Rukun Negara mission

PUTRAJAYA: The Rukun Negara must be deeply ingrained in the hearts of young Malaysians to shape a generation with a clear vision, said Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. The Minister of National Unity said this initiative aims to guide Malaysians in appreciating the nation’s peace and cultural diversity. “By embracing the

Girl power drives SCIENCE

KUCHING: The 6th Sarawak Community Innovation and Engineering Convention (SCIENCE) concluded successfully, showcasing a surge in female participation and a diverse range of innovative projects. Organised by The Learning Curve and powered by Sarawak Energy, the event gathered 165 students from 22 schools across Sarawak. The focus this year was

Seminar to address price stabilisation and cost of living

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) will host a seminar on price stabilisation and the cost of living in Sarawak; It will bring together industry experts and policymakers to address the challenges posed by fluctuating prices and their effects on consumers. “This seminar is a direct follow-up to the Price Stabilisation

Huang focuses on addressing needs of constituents

SARIKEI: The Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii reassures the people in his constituency that the Sarawak government is committed in implementing essential infrastructure development in Sarikei to improve the standard of living for the people. During his eight years as their representative,

Youth urged to help foster global collaboration

KUCHING: The younger generation plays a critical role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting international cooperation, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Asian Cultural Heritage Youth Forum at the Borneo Cultures Museum today, Dr Sim highlighted the significance of