Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Different approach to help drug addicts

KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KKWPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah says the One Stop Centre for Addiction (OSCA) is different from other agencies. “We understand that it is difficult for drug addicts to come forward and be open about their addiction. “The OSCA is clinical.

One Stop Centre for Addiction gets full support

KUCHING: Sarawak Social Development Council fully supports the establishment of One Stop Centre for Addiction (OSCA). Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KKWPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that drug abuse is one of the 11 issues that the MPSS focused on. “OSCA is part of the

Unfulfilled vows likely cause of resignation

KUCHING: The resignation of Julau MP Larry Sng from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak must have been due to his constituents demanding development projects which he cannot fulfil, opined Datuk Snowdan Lawan. In saying this, the Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief stated that Sng shifted allegiance to Perikatan Nasional

Man involved with Geronggang cluster reported dead

KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded one Covid-19 related death from Sibu bringing the number of fatalities to 81 to date. Case no. 6,673, a 77 year old local male was treated at Sibu Hospital after close contact screen test where he was involved with the Geronggang cluster in Sibu. His rT-PCR

Ministry aids bedridden single mother

KUCHING: Bedridden and abandoned by her husband, a mother of five residing at Green Road here has attracted the attention of the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development. “Nor Karmira Benny Karmilan has been bedridden since five months ago due to a slipped disc. She used

Asajaya turns yellow, Bau orange

KUCHING: The status of Asajaya district has changed from orange to yellow, while Bau district from red to orange after recording a total of one case and 22 cases respectively for the past two weeks. However, the Meradong, Kuching, Samarahan, Julau, Subis, Kapit, Bintulu, Miri, and Sibu districts remained as

State records two new fatalities

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded two Covid-19 related deaths today bringing the total number of fatalities to 80 to date. One of the victims is a 59-year-old local man – case no. 8,768 who underwent emergency treatment at Betong Hospital. He was referred to Sarawak General Hospital for further treatment due to

Today’s youth prefer to marry late

KUCHING: Lack of financial stability and commitment are among the factors that prevent today’s youth from tying the knot early. In this era, there is an increasing trend in today’s youth to get married in their late 30s for both men and women. Most of the reasoning is due to

Vaccine passport as proof of vaccination

KUCHING: The government needs to immediately introduce a vaccine passport to avoid public confusion. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that the introduction of the Covid-19 vaccine passport is a good step to show if a person has been vaccinated. “This will be a

Sarawak records four deaths

KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded four fatalities comprising two from Sibu and one each from Bintulu and Miri. This brings the death tally to 73. A 40-year-old local man who was Case 4,541 was treated at Miri Hospital after experiencing lethargy and palpitations a few days before. His rT-PCR came back