KUCHING: The federal government is currently exploring the possibility of handing over the administration of education and healthcare matters to the Sabah and Sarawak governments. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that further discussions were needed between the relevant federal and state ministries to determine the scope of
KUCHING: The community here showed their support for parents and their autistic children by participating in an early morning walk and run. The programme organised by three autism advocacy groups namely, Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) Resource and Education Centre, Pusat Integrasi Pintar (PIP) and Kuching Apple Talent Development and Welfare
KUCHING: The corporate sector and companies have been called to provide more opportunities for capable autistic individuals to become interns or trainees and subsequently be offered jobs. Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) vice president Cynthia Jee said it is hoped there will be more ‘autism buddies’ who are willing to give chances
KUCHING: Sarawak’s need to have a Women and Children’s Hospital will be brought forward to the Federal government through the Ministry of Health (MOH) for consideration. Deputy Minister of Health Lukanisman Awang Sauni said it is because Sarawak is the only state in the country that does not have such
KUCHING: A field hospital with a capacity of 86 beds will be set up at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). Federal Deputy Minister of Health Lukanisman Awang Sauni said this is a short-term solution to overcome the issue of overcrowding at the hospital. “This is among the approaches that we
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has agreed to the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council. “We have informed our friends in the federal government that we have agreed on the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is closely monitoring the situation should there be government doctors in Sarawak who might join their counterparts in West Malaysia to go on a three-day strike from April 3 to 5 as a protest against the unfair system and low wages. Deputy Health Minister
Imperial Hotel Kuching is bringing back its popular month-long ‘Jom Makan Buka Puasa’ buffet dinner at its Imperial Garden Restaurant, allowing guests to experience the joys of Ramadan. For the exquisite buffet spread this year, its culinary crew prepared a magnificent selection of authentic traditional delicacies and international favourites. Among
KUCHING: The construction of the Raudhatul Sakinah Kuching Complex, a one-stop centre for the management of human remains located at the Semariang Muslim Cemetery has finally been completed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the complex, as part of the effort to provide facilities to the
KUCHING: Sarawak cardiologist Dr Alan Fong has been elected as the chairman of the American College of Cardiology. In congratulating Dr Fong, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the appointment was an honour for Sarawak’s medical faculty because the selection was made by more than 50,000 professionals
