KUCHING: Victims of molest — men and women — have been advised not to be afraid to speak out and report to the authorities. Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) senior member and trainer Gill Raja said it is also important that complaints of sexual abuse, including molestation, must be
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is aiming to identify more longhouses in Sarawak that can be turned into homestays, hence making it a more competitive tourism product. Its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this is one of the ministry’s goals and it is to maintain
KUCHING: Ongoing development projects in Sarikei are set to bring forth prosperity and boost the socio-economic status of people in the area. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said among others, the high impact projects are the construction of Jalan Pasi to
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has called upon to make sure that a nurse is present whenever a doctor carries out physical examinations on patients. The State Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said that when a male doctor treats a female patient, especially on private parts, there
KUCHING: The story of visual arts and artists in Sarawak is being compiled in a book entitled ‘The Sarawak ArtList, Memoir. Culture. Nature, Art.’ The book, written and compiled by author and Sarawak Handicraft and Souvenir Association president Gerald Goh, was launched at the Saradise Gallery, Jalan Song here yesterday
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has congratulated the outgoing Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) permanent secretary Datuk Hii Chang Kee for being appointed as the Deputy State Secretary. Hii, 55, who hails from Sibu, is the first Chinese to hold such a
KUCHING: Repair works will be carried out immediately on the dilapidated road section of Jalan Kampung Sungai Tapang here. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said following complaints on the dilapidated road problem, he had immediately brought up the matter to the attention of Public Works Department Kuching (PWD Kuching) to
KUCHING: Outgoing permanent secretary to the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) Datuk Hii Chang Kee yesterday conveyed his appreciation to the Sarawak government for giving him the opportunity to hold the post as the Deputy State Secretary in the state. Hii, who hails from Sibu, said
KUCHING: State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin wants Sarawakians to play a key role together with the government to develop the state into a thriving society. He said that under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Sarawak is on its track to
KUCHING: Road users have been reminded to drive and ride cautiously, especially during the ongoing festive season to avoid road fatalities. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin advised motorists to take precautions and drive safely as accidents are bound to happen during this period. “Therefore, please drive slowly and cautiously.
