KUCHING: One in five children in Malaysia have been diagnosed to be suffering from mental health problems. Citing the National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS), Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) head of psychiatry and mental health Dr Selvasingam Ratnasingam said, “It is important to send children of those with mental health problems for early treatment
KUCHING: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, Jakim’s call to prohibit interfaith prayers is not applicable in Sarawak. State Reform Party (STAR) president Lina Soo, said this is because Islam is under State List II – State List (1) of the Ninth Schedule Part III of the Federal Constitution where
MUKAH: All ferry services in Mukah division will be operating today. The ferry services at the Kuala Igan Ferry, Muara Lassa Ferry and Batang Paloh Ferry are operating in view of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Muara Lassa Bridge project. Ferry one at the Kuala Igan ferry point will operate
KUCHING: The executive producer and director of the award-winning Ola Bola The Musical, Puan Seri Tiara Jacquelina, is looking forward to future collaborations with the Sarawak government. The accomplished actress and film and musical theatre producer said she loves Sarawak and looks forward to working with the state government. “Sarawak
KUCHING: Renovation work on the proposed state-of-the-art centre of performing arts is expected to commence by end of this year. Currently, the old State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building that will be transformed into a centre for performing arts is closed for renovation. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Wonda Coffee, one of Malaysia’s leading ready-to-drink coffee brands launched a special Wonda Coffee can design that represents Sarawak in conjunction with Malaysia Day. The unique Sarawak can design was officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg during the first show of Ola Bola The Musical
KUCHING: About 3,200 registered nurseries and kindergartens throughout Sarawak will benefit from the Sarawak Early Childhood Education Institutions Special annual grant this year. Welfare, Community Well-Being, Women, Family åand Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the RM16-million grant had been approved by the state government and each nursery
KUCHING: Durian mooncakes, anyone? They are said to make nice complements to traditional mooncakes for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival (Sept 13). One of the city’s oldest mooncake shops in Padungan sells freshly made durian mooncakes daily. In fact, Chin Hiang Chay has been in the mooncake business since the early
Worry not, there is this new cat boarding in Kuching that pet owners can send their cat when they are away. Kuching Cat Boarding promises to provide the best care you will ever need for your furry friends, and the ultimate objective is of course to ensure your cats are
27th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society KUCHING: About 243 weed scientists from 24 countries attended a conference of the 27th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society (APWSS) held at Riverside Majestic Hotel yesterday. The three-day conference which was declared open by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas will end on Sept