BINTULU: The Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) is an initiative by the Sarawak government to provide outpatient treatment services for senior citizens at designated clinics. Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that the state government introduced this initiative especially for senior citizens. She
BINTULU: Sarawakians are urged to continue providing strong support to the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to further advance the state and improve the living standards of its people. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stated that the strong support would indirectly
SADONG JAYA: Sarawak Day is a significant occasion that unites Sarawakians from diverse backgrounds, said Sadong Jaya MP Rodiyah Sapiee. Speaking at the Jiwa Komuniti Madani Programme in Kampung Ensengei Melayu, Gedong, and Kampung Sungai Buluh on yesterday (July 22), Rodiyah reminded the residents to strengthen unity and patriotism. “July
MIRI: The Miri Hospital Blood Bank aims to collect 10,000 pints of blood this year. Mayor Adam Yii said so far, 4,488 pints of blood have been collected, 3,111 of them coming from regular blood donors. “Therefore, I urge the community to come forward and donate blood to achieve 10,000
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) has set its sights on becoming an environmentally conscious organisation through various initiatives. These include tree planting activities and the development of bamboo-based industries in Sarawak.To showcase its commitment, STIDC participated in a joint dialogue organised by The European House-Ambrosetti and Associazione
MIRI: Miri City Council announced that the suspension bridge at Miri Public Part would be closed for four months. In its press statement, it said the closure was to allow upgrading works for the suspension bridge. “In this regard, the council advises the public to follow all signages and instructions
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has raised concerns about a growing knowledge gap regarding Sarawak’s history, particularly surrounding Sarawak Day. “A large portion of Malaysians, including many young Sarawakians, lack understanding of Sarawak’s history and the true meaning behind Sarawak Day celebrations,” said SUPP Central Publicity and Information Secretary,
KUCHING: The State-level Language and Literature Festival 2024, organised by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak Branch is one of the ways to empower the Malay language in Chinese schools here. “Programmes like this are very meaningful in expanding the role and prestige of the national language, literature, culture, and
KUCHING: Chung Hua No. 1 Secondary School won the State-Level Student Forum Competition in conjunction with the State-Level Language and Literature Festival organised by the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). Bringing home RM1,000 along with a certificate and DBP-published books, Chung Hua No. 1 will also represent Sarawak in the
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed her condolences to the family of the late Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah, a 25-year-old student from Miri, who was found murdered in Perak on July 15. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister urged anyone with information about the murder to come forward
