KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has called for continuous efforts to spread awareness on spina bifida – a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly. He said the defect – caused by neural tube defects which can result in physical,
KUCHING: Doctors who rejected postings to Sarawak have been urged to reconsider their decision and take up the offer to serve the state. Commenting on the decision of the 200 contract doctors who were offered permanent posts and postings in Sarawak but declined the offer or failed to report for
Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is one of those rare breed of politicians who has helped transform Sarawak from a mere backwater region in the country in the 1960’s into a modern and progressive region in Malaysia today. The Miri-born, Adelaide-trained lawyer has been in Sarawak’s political scene since
As we commemorate Sarawak Day, we take a moment to pay tribute to the brave individuals or unsung heroes who confronted the communist insurgency during the 1960s in the state. Many of these brave people selflessly and fearlessly devoted their lives to safeguarding the security and wellbeing of Sarawak back
KUCHING: The rehearsal for the parade commemorating the 60th Sarawak Merdeka celebration took place smoothly at Padang Merdeka here on Tuesday (July 18). Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit or UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, who oversees the parade, inspected the preparations
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has been honoured with the Bintang Darjah Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Yang Amat Berjasa Darjah Pertama (PSLJ) by the government of Brunei Darussalam. The PSLJ – First Class carries the title of Dato Paduka Seri Laila Jasa. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin
KUCHING: Drive-thru food services have become somewhat of a norm in today’s fast-paced world, providing people with a convenient and quick and easy way to get food. And most of these drive-thru chains feature Western brands and cuisine. The sight of Malaysian foods being offered through the drive-thru concept is
KUCHING: Paper crafting for some is a hobby or a way to make money but crafting for a charitable purpose is a commendable approach that allows the crafters to contribute meaningfully to the communities. For retiree Isabel Lee, paper crafting is a hobby and a way of helping non-governmental organisations
KUCHING: The Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) has successfully achieved its target of raising RM300,000 through its Charity Food Fair this year. KAA’s Annual Charity Food Fair organising chairperson Connie Yeo said it was a new record for the association to be able to raise more than the initial targeted amount. “Even
KUCHING: The new Siburan Health Clinic is expected to be operational by the end of this year. Deputy Minister of Transport I (Aviation and Road) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil announced that the clinic’s construction is now at 95 per cent completion and will be fully operational by the end of
