KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Development Council (MPS) has introduced the Sarawak Suicide Reporting Card (SASaR) guidelines to promote responsible reporting and safe messaging of suicide news. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah praised this groundbreaking initiative, stating that it would provide essential guidance to journalists,
SIMUNJAN: The Sarawak Government has greenlit the proposal to upgrade the Dewan Mesra Simunjan, aiming to enhance comfort for the local community during various activities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg confirmed the decision, echoing the suggestion put forward by Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris. “Awla requested for
SIMUNJAN: The Sarawak Government is set to announce a salary increase package within the next month and a half. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said a comprehensive study will be conducted before making the announcement, as it is necessary to carefully evaluate the offerings put forth by the
KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines has announced its decision to reinstate certain flights, retimed others, and cancel several flights today in response to the ongoing volcanic activity at Mount Ruang. In a statement, it said the airline will reinstate flights to and from Sabah on May 1 with new timings. The reinstated
KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak has appointed Ali Suhaili as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. In a statement, AZAM said Ali’s forty years of service in the public sector brings invaluable experience and a strong dedication to community development to his new role. “Since he began
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will assess the implications of new requirements to bolster the public service sector in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said various plans would be formulated in line with the review of terms and conditions for civil servants in the country
KUCHING: Sarawak is setting its sights on becoming the second-highest contributor to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) before the upcoming state election. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that while Kuala Lumpur leads, Sarawak aims to surpass Selangor, currently in second place. “We have to
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has been urged to swiftly address the deteriorating condition of semi-industrial shops along Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli, 3 1/2 mile here. Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen stressed the urgency of the situation, noting that 11 shops are in a state of
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has issued a warning following reports from the Health Department on an aggressive stray dog in Kota Sentosa. In a statement it said the black and white dog has bitten four individuals yesterday afternoon, prompting caution among the public. MPP is appealing to residents
SERIAN: The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has committed to finalising revisions to disability benefits for veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) within this year. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said that the ministry reassessed the rates of the scheme at the end of last year and is now awaiting
