MIRI: The Sarawak government is taking proactive steps to address the shortage of skilled professionals and improve educational opportunities for its youth. According to Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, the Sarawak Foundation (Yayasan Sarawak) is offering scholarships for 40 to 60 top-performing students to pursue Bachelor of Medicine
MIRI: Sibuti MP Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni has expressed optimism about the state’s development trajectory, citing significant progress in infrastructure and governance. Speaking at the Miri Melanau Association’s Christmas and New Year gathering last night (Jan 4), he emphasised the importance of unity and stable leadership in advancing the state’s
MIRI: The Sarawak government’s Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance Contribution (SKAS) initiative, aimed at providing essential financial aid to eligible groups, is making significant progress, says Deputy Health Minister and Sibuti MP Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. Speaking at the Miri Melanau Association and New Year gathering last night (Jan 4), Lukanisman
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) has swiftly addressed concerns over foam, greenish water, and an unpleasant odour affecting the large pond at Bulatan Park. Working alongside the Department of Agriculture Sarawak (DOA) Miri Division, water samples were collected on December 11 last year, leading to a detailed ecological analysis
MIRI: The long-awaited completion of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tudan, originally slated for completion four years ago, is set to see renewed efforts as construction is expected to resume this June. The delay has been attributed to safety and structural issues, with the retendering process for the project scheduled for
MIRI: Five vehicles were completely destroyed, and four others narrowly escaped damage in a fire that engulfed two shop lots housing a car repair workshop at Jalan Usahawan 13, Padang Kerbau, here this morning (Jan 4). Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Operations Centre
MIRI: In a significant boost to healthcare services within the Miri parliamentary constituency, its Member of Parliament, Chiew Choon Man, announced a total allocation of RM106,000 under the ‘Projek Mesra Rakyat’. The funds were directed to three health clinics – Tudan Health Clinic, Senadin Health Clinic, and Permyjaya Community Clinic
MIRI: A devastating fire engulfed Tuai Rumah Chengki longhouse in Jalan Rancangan Sepupok Batu Niah today, just hours before New Year’s Eve celebrations. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Operations Centre confirmed receiving a distress call at 4.25 pm. Firefighters from the Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Station led by operations
MIRI: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has expressed optimism for 2025, highlighting the state’s strong economic performance in 2024. “Under the GPS government, Sarawak recorded unprecedented economic progress this year, with total revenue reaching RM14.2 billion,” Ting said in his New
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has strongly condemned misleading claims by Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak concerning the alleged misuse of medical benefits under the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) programme. Its Women’s Central Publicity and Information secretary Katherine Wong accused DAP Sarawak of employing unscrupulous tactics and urged