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
KUCHING: Say it with flowers, the adage goes, and come All Souls Day just about everyone does exactly that. This is because on All Souls Day, which falls on Nov 2, many people pay their respect at cemeteries by leaving flowers at the graves of their departed loved ones. On
KUALA LUMPUR: A meeting was held between the federal government and state government to establish policies, directions, and matters related to climate change. The meeting, organised by Majlis Tindakan Perubahan Iklim Negara (MTPIN) 2023, was chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and attended by Cabinet ministers. The meeting
KUCHING: The two-month engineering run for the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) has fulfilled its objective of gathering the necessary data for the prototype zero-emission vehicle. The focus of the engineering run, which was conducted at the Isthmus in September and October, was to gather technical data with emphasis on the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Scout Council has received a generous contribution from Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian, to support its development programmes. The Political Secretary to the Premier, Kho Teck Wan, representing Dr. Sim, handed over the cheque to Peter Chai Mui Seng, chairman of the Executive Committee
