KOTA PADAWAN: Staff from local authorities in Sarawak need to ramp up their efforts on tackling pressing concerns like flash floods and waste management. In stating this Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said local authorities need to be sensitive towards the needs
KOTA PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) yesterday celebrated its Chinese New Year Open House for 2024 with its newly appointed chairman, Tan Kai. Addressing the gathering, Tan Kai emphasised the importance of continuing the annual event which promoted unity and served as a platform for visitors to learn about the diverse cultures
MIRI: Community awareness on cleft can be increased through comprehensive promotions from both the state and federal governments. Sarawak Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah said the promotions also included from the private sectors and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). “We want more people with clefts to come forward and get appropriate
KUCHING: The Kuching Love Book Association is set to host their 11th Blood Donation Campaign, titled “The Blood Donation Campaign 11.0,” at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) from 9am to 2pm this coming Sunday (March 3).In response to the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank’s need to address insufficient blood
KUCHING: Hope Place has helped a single mother to get her feet on the ground, supporting her and the family with welfare assistances. The 26-year-old mother, who wishes to be known as Petrsa, is living with her three young children, aged one month to six years old in a small
KUCHING: Former permanent secretary of the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Noriah Ahmad, was appointed as a member of the Sarawak Women and Family Council today(Feb 29). Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that the appointment was in line with Noriah’s extensive experience. “Looking at the
KUCHING: A delegation from the Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS) plans to visit Vietnam very soon to learn more about the participation of Vietnamese women in politics and leadership. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said women’s involvement in politics, leadership and
KUCHING: Sarawak plans to implement precision farming practices, similar to those implemented by Brunei Darussalam. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom it is crucial to enhance food production in the state, particularly rice cultivation. He said he will visit Brunei today (Feb 29)
KUCHING: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development is taking proactive measures by collaborating with other countries to prevent the infiltration of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) into food resources. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said that despite Borneo (Sarawak and Sabah) being FMD free, it
SIBU: This year’s state-level Women’s Day celebration will shine the spotlight on the remarkable achievements of Sarawakian women in the fields of innovation and technology. “And much like the previous years, we will also publish a book in conjunction with the celebration,” said Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development
