KUCHING: The Sarawak government is encouraging greater integration between eastern and western medicine. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the potential of the state’s rainforest, which serves as a reservoir of medicinal plants could contribute to new drug discoveries. “We want to encourage the interfacing of
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is looking forward to the potential collaboration between Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas). In this context Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg acknowledged the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement that the federal government will meet the state
KUCHING: Sarawak can draw international patients, particularly from neighbouring countries, with its competitive pricing and comprehensive healthcare packages. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government is improving its infrastructure and access in its effort to make the state a preferred healthcare destination. “There are
KUCHING: Sarawak’s free tertiary education initiative at state-owned universities for Sarawakian students comes with no mandatory work bond. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government prioritises workforce development over binding agreements. He pointed out that unlike scholarships that require recipients to serve in the
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to establish three new private international hospitals to boost its position as a medical tourism hub. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the hospitals, which will be privately operated, are in various stages of planning and development. “There are three hospitals now
DARO: The reliance on water transportation in Sarawak will soon be a thing of the past as more bridges are completed across the state. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said once all the bridges are completed, there will be no further dependence on
DARO: More communities in the state will soon benefit from improved infrastructure as the Batang Rajang Bridge is set for its soft opening next month, just ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the early opening would allow the local
KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Customs and Laws) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat has pledged to work even harder for the people after securing the highest number of votes in the Supreme Council elections of the Pesaka Wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). Describing the contest as
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has announced the election of 16 members to the Supreme Council of its Bumiputera Wing and 14 members to the Supreme Council of its Pesaka Wing for the 2025-2028 term. PBB election committee chairman Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah made the announcement during
KUCHING: A resounding ‘Hidup PBB’ echoed through the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) as more than 4,000 delegates gathered for the 16th Triennial General Meeting (TGM) of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), marking a powerful show of party solidarity and commitment to its political mission. The hall was a sea