Sunday, 28 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

RM1 mlm as ‘seed capital’ to help women in business

KUCHING: The state government is committed to helping the needy, especially single mothers. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said whichever grant or assistance provided by the government is to further assist them. “In recognition of the credit worthiness of women, that is why I have announced to

Check that persistent cough

State’s TB cases on the increase, seek medication if you have those symptoms: Expert KUCHING: The number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Sarawak today is considered to be high. And if that is not scary enough, cases are adding up, and the authorities are worried. State Health Department director Dr

Single mothers warned against scammers

KUCHING: Single mothers are urged to be extra careful to avoid falling victims of love trap or Macau scam. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah made the call to warn women especially single mothers not to easily trust strangers. “These scammers are experts.

MAH Sarawak Chapter appoints 2019-2022 office bearers

KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sarawak Chapter had appointed its new office bearers for 2019 to 2022. The appointment was held during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 18. Mohd Ibrahim Nordin still retained the chairman’s post while its vice chairman one and two are John

STU supports 10-minute Assembly Module

KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) believes that the 10-minute Assembly Module (M10MP) during the school weekly assembly is able to enhance the presenting skills of students. As such it is in complete agreement with the module. The ten minutes given to the students will help train them in their time

Time for consolidation within GPS

Youth leaders agree the coalition must be protected from ‘termites’ KUCHING:  It is now time to consilidate the strength of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and to work with Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari, not for self interest but for the sake of Sarawak, and to protect the Land of

Drop in hotel occupancy rate in state

KUCHING: The hotel occupancy rate in Sarawak has dropped by 3.75 per cent last year as compared to 2017. Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sarawak Chapter chairman Mohd Ibrahim Nordin said last year, the hotel average occupancy rate (AOR) recorded at 50.3 per cent, as compared in 2017 it was

No rainfall until May

KUCHING: Sarawak will be experiencing less rainfall from this month until May. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department Weather’s website, the weather forecast for Sarawak showed no rainfall from today (Mar 23) until March 26, while expecting isolated rain over inland areas in the mornings and afternoons of March 27

Kuching to have Special Kids Centre

KUCHING: A Special Kids Centre will be set up to further help children with special needs here. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah revealed the project was under Petronas which had allocated RM4 million as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR). “We

EFS is new social policy of Sarawak govt: Fatimah

KUCHING: The Sarawak Endowment Fund (EFS) is a new social policy of the Sarawak government, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah yesterday. “It is in line with the announcement of the RM42 million allocation by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun