MIRI: Last October, the Miri City Hall rooftop welcomed an impressive 1,210 visitors, solidifying its status as one of the city’s must-visit attractions. This was disclosed by Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang today during a full council meeting. Offering breathtaking sunset and panoramic 360-degree views of Miri and its
MIRI: Sarawak, like many regions worldwide, is witnessing a troubling surge in diabetes and obesity rates, with the prevalence of these conditions posing significant challenges to public health, the economy, and overall quality of life. Recent studies show that 15 per cent of Sarawak’s adult population is living with diabetes,
MIRI: Diabetes and obesity continue to pose significant health challenges in Sarawak, a point underscored during the closing ceremony of the 2024 International Diabetes and Obesity Conference, hosted at a local hotel. Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak (Tourism), shed
MIRI: Significant development initiatives are on the horizon for the Niah area as Taman Negara Niah marks its 50th anniversary as a protected site today (Nov 24). Deputy Minister for Health and Sibuti MP Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will
KAPIT: A total of 125 secondary school students experienced at first hand on how to construct solar powered fans and scrub machines using basic materials and simple electric circuits during the “PETRONAS Powering Knowledge: Discover PETRONAS @Schools Reach Out Kapit” programme. Hosted at the Kapit Community Hall on Saturday, the
KAPIT: Over 30,000 secondary school students nationwide have benefited from PETRONAS’ Discover @ School programme since 2013, said Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He commended the company and its partners, including the Sarawak State Education Department, for empowering students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. “Thanks
BINTULU: Education is the main key to opening the door to a brighter future, according to Bintulu Member of Parliament, Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing. He stressed that education is an important foundation to producing a generation that is not only competitive, but also progressive. Tiong said this in his
MIRI: SMK Dato Permaisuri (Team B) and SK Jalan Bintang claimed top honours in their respective categories at the inaugural Sarawak Traffic Games Miri Division, held today (Nov 23) at Taman Bulatan. In the primary school category, SJKC North secured first place, followed by SJKC Chung Hua. SK South and
MIRI: Healthy Strides Malaysia celebrated two years of dedicated service to the local community with a special anniversary launch at the Healthy Strides Malaysia Centre here on Saturday. Hosted in partnership with the Sarawak Oil Palm (SOP) Foundation, the event highlighted the organisation’s achievements while unveiling a groundbreaking initiative to
KUCHING: In a bid to empower the local community and strengthen technical education, Mas Gading Community College (KKMG) has initiated a collaborative effort with Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEX) Lundu. This partnership aims to address pressing issues such as reducing school dropout rates and encouraging Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)