KUCHING: The Northeast Monsoon (MTL) season is set to begin on Nov 11 and will continue until March 2024, posing a risk of heavy rain and flooding in several regions. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) issued a statement highlighting that during the early phase of MTL, heavy rain episodes
KUCHING: In Malaysia, 52.38 per cent or 262,000 affordable housing units have been completed under the Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) housing project. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who revealed this, explained that in Sarawak, 3,238 PR1MA housing units had been completed while 702 units were still
KUCHING: Homebuyers under the Perbadanan Pr1ma Malaysia (PR1MA) are reminded not to exploit the subsidy given by the federal government such as selling back the houses or renting them to outsiders. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said since the affordable houses were subsidised by the government, the
KUCHING: Enabling Village, a special needs complex in Kota Samarahan, is expected to ready by 2026. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the Public Works Department (PWD) will be appointing a consultant for the construction of the building. “This building will cater to all
KUCHING: Those exposed to sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) have been advised to seek early treatment to prevent the diseases from progressing to diseases like acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and transmitted to other individuals. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said part from diseases such as
KUCHING: As of November, Sarawak has reported 17 rabies infections, with 15 of them resulting in death. Since the first recorded case of rabies in 2017, the cumulative number of cases in Sarawak has reached 72, with 65 resulting in fatalities, according to Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has stressed the importance of collective responsibility among pet owners to ensure the wellbeing and health of their pets. The Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development said that pet owners who could not afford medical expenses for their pets should be
KUCHING: A political observer is concerned that by January 2024, the ringgit will drop from RM4.70 to RM5 to per USD. Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that would not be a good thing as the country’s imports would be more expensive than ever. “On another note, the cost of living
KUCHING: An English and Bahasa Melayu debate challenge is expected to be held from Nov 6 to 8 to enhance the standard of proficiency in both languages. Organised by the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)
KUCHING: Implementing the special assessment system for Year Six students would not conflict with the current federal education assessment system, according to Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. He said this after it was recently revealed that Year Six pupils in Sarawak will be
