KUCHING: The State Health Department clarified that the female patient, suspected of being a rape victim, was given proper attention and treatment throughout the time she was in the Emergency and Trauma Department (ETD) of a hospital. State Health director Dr Ooi Choo Huck said this in reference to a
KUCHING: State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has held a meeting with Khazanah Nasional Berhad to discuss the acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak government. In a statement, Lee said the primary objective of the meeting was to brief Khazanah on the proposed takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd
KUCHING: The youth need to improve their knowledge, skills, and competitiveness to seize the opportunity of Sarawak’s open economy. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that with the emphasis on the green energy sector being worked on by the state government, the youth must be
KUCHING: In a recent development, Sarawak has achieved high-income state status, which has drawn contrasting implications, according to economist Dr Evan Lau. While this milestone highlighted the effectiveness of the strategies and programmes implemented in managing Sarawak, he said it also raised concerns about income distribution, rural-urban development, and overall
KUCHING: Sarawak deemed as a high-income state by the World Bank serves as an indication that the state is on track to achieve its economic goals. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that with the state’s increased income last year, Sarawak had exceeded the World Bank’s
KUCHING: A state’s high-income status can only be considered when its people regard themselves as a high-income society. In stating this, economist Datuk Dr Ahamed Kameel Mydin Meera pointed out that the important thing for a high income state is how its wealth is distributed among its people. “This is
KUCHING: The Al Malik mosque at Taman Uni Garden, Kota Samarahan is finally open to devotees in the area. The mosque which cost over RM3 million was officially opened by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg after performing the Friday prayers today. With 660 square metres, the
KUCHING: Twenty local veteran artistes will be honoured at the Seniman Sarawak Award 2023 here on July 7. Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it will involve several categories of artistes including in music and singing, acting and theatre as well as
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed his hope that civil servants entrusted with checkpoint duties would carry out their responsibilities with integrity, highlighting the need to address corruption cases that tend to occur in such environments. During a press conference for the Seniman Award 2023, the Sarawak Tourism,
KUCHING: The selection of the Dewan Negara members will be conducted in a more open manner. In announcing this, Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said that currently, the selection of the members is through two processes namely by the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) and appointment