Saturday, 19 July 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Kuching most affected district in state

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 619 new COVID-19 cases during Epid (epidemiological) Week 35, which showed a slight decrease from Epid Week 34 with 760 cases. According to the State Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) weekly statement, Kuching remained the state’s most affected district with 194 cases. In Epid Week 35, Miri (110

Court action will lead to cleaner ruling elite

KUCHING: An independent and clean judiciary has now given the chance to Malaysia to reboot. “For Malaysia, this is a new chapter,” said political observer Datuk Peter Minos after the courts dealt with a few higher ups who transgressed the law. “After these matters are settled, those holding high positions

Teachers must be pioneers of new knowledge

KUCHING: The teaching fraternity in Sarawak has been reminded to keep up with global developments to stay relevant in the world of education. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah who gave the reminder said if teachers are not up to speed on knowledge, the nation and

STU-state govt collaboration to help students

KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) pledged to continue linking the teachers and the state government in helping the students in Sarawak as much as possible. STU president Adam Prakash said that with the support and permission given by the State Education Department, STU will go from district to district

Team building pivotal to service delivery

KUCHING: The team building programme will benefit the civil servants in terms of building their integrity and self-esteem which is important in the development of the state government. In stating this, Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that one of the objectives of this programme is to build

Anti-graft mood sweeping country

KUCHING: A renewed anti-corruption mood appears to be brewing in Malaysia especially after the conviction and jailing of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said nowadays, more and more Malaysians of all political persuasions, including some in Umno, seem to be harbouring a

Plaza hosts special needs children art exhibition

KUCHING: An exhibition featuring the works of 15 special needs children is now open for public viewing here. Held in conjunction with Plaza Merdeka’s Mid-Autumn Festival celebration the ‘Gifted Art Exhibition’ seeks to boost self-esteem and promote self-reliance among special children. According to Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare

Gearing up to emerge as champions

WITH the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) drawing near, all the athletes are gearing up to emerge as champions. The long awaited SUKMA will be hosted in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 16 to Sept 24 featuring 426 events in 31 sports comprising 223 events for men, 184 for women and 19 mixed

State Secretary gives reminder on keeping YBs abreast

KUCHING: State Secretary Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has reminded government agencies to keep elected representatives posted on any development in their area. “Each representative must be informed about the project that will be carried out in their area,” he said. “They know more than us and are responsible

State to host Global Muslim Business Forum

KUCHING: At least 20 countries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) are expected to participate in the Global Muslim Business Forum 2022 here. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, the two day event beginning Oct 19 forum jointly