KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi received a courtesy from Unit For Other Religions (Unifor), led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Unifor director Datuk Georgina Apphia Ngau at Astana Negeri
TOKYO: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian wishes to have more exchange opportunities for Sarawakians living in Japan. During his recent meeting with Malaysia Ambassador in Tokyo Anwar Udzir, he said that Japan is one of the earlier Asian Tiger nations economically, to which Sarawak can learn more
KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Stampin Branch, in collaboration with PMG Pharmacy, will host a free health screening programme alongside an AED/CPR demonstration at Mydin Vista Tunku Hyperstore in Petra Jaya. The event is held in conjunction with World AIDS Day. Scheduled for Dec 14, from 10 am to
SERIAN: The Ministry of Health (MoH) takes the harmful effects of widespread smoking very seriously. Epidemiologist from the Serian Health Office Dr. Cherrysca Dante Anthony said this includes unethical marketing and promotional activities targeting teenagers. “The Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2024, Act 852, which was gazetted on
KAPIT: Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi recently presented Bumiputera status confirmation certificates to 20 recipients here. In his Facebook post, the recipients are children born from inter-racial marriages between Dayak and Chinese in Kapit. “I advised all recipients to understand the responsibilities that come with their Bumiputera status.
KUCHING: A resolution for the gas distribution issues between Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to news report by TVS, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his confidence that the matter can
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Hock Seng Lee’s (HSL) first condominium project, Jigsaw, has received positive response, with all studio units fully booked in a short period. HSL assistant sales and marketing manager Angie Joan Daniel said the development is a positive milestone for them in their effort to provide luxury homes located
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Iced Bar, one of the most prominent cocktail bars at La Promenade Mall, has introduced new additions to its new menu. The additions consist of six classic cocktails and two creative mocktails, in conjunction with Iced Bar’s first anniversary. The six classic cocktails are Negroni, Margarita, Long Island
KUCHING: The Dual Language Programme (DLP), implemented six years ago, needs to be reassessed to evaluate its effectiveness. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, said the evaluation is necessary to identify shortcomings and challenges faced by stakeholders, ensuring the programme truly benefits students. “I
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has never neglected the use of Bahasa Malaysia (BM) as one of the criteria for admission into Public Higher Education Institutions (IPTA). However, Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee stressed that only private universities under the Sarawak government do not
