KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the aspiration for Sarawak to be a developed and high-income state is a hope he shares with all Sarawakians. “This is my hope and our hope for our Sarawak – to become a developed region with high income by
MUKAH: A three-story abandoned shop house in Tanjung Manis’ new market area was ravaged by flames in the early hours today (Dec 24). No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident, despite the blaze consuming a pile of trash and old items within the building. A spokesperson from the
KUCHING: Sarawakians are urged to take this festive season as an opportunity for reflection, unity, and forward-thinking. Encouraging the community to ponder over the past year’s events, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian noted the unprecedented achievement of the Sarawak Government in passing a historic budget, projecting revenues
SERIAN: As Christmas draws near, the town of Serian experiences a festive buzz with the arrival of the Christian celebration. In times past, this predominantly Bidayuh area witnessed local residents flocking to the town for last-minute holiday shopping, causing the roads to become congested. Recalling my high school days, I
KUCHING: The St. Teresa’s Kuching Primary School and the St. Joseph’s Kuching Secondary School received grants from the Sarawak government via the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). The financial assistance is part of the ‘Sarawak Missionary School Fund Assistance for 2023—Phase 2’ and was presented by Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim
KUCHING: Approximately 1,500 teachers across various disciplines are needed to fill vacant teaching positions in Sarawak. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said a holistic approach is required to address the ongoing shortage. He said that the placement of 1,108 new teachers in
KUCHING: Every effort will be made to monitor the implementation of procedures in all early childhood institutions in Sarawak in light of the growing number of Covid-19 cases. Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah who gave the assurance said this will be done in collaboration
KUCHING: A medical expert has highlighted the significant benefits of the MySejahtera app, emphasising its role in enhancing user access to healthcare information and streamlining the reporting process during the Covid-19 pandemic. Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences lauded the
KUCHING: In response to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases since December 10, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has introduced five key strategies deemed proactive in curbing the pandemic’s spread. Dr. Siti Rashidah Abu Bakar, a medical officer at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank, endorsed these measures. “While
KUCHING: Community empowerment is crucial to the ongoing battle against a resurgent Covid-19 virus. Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences said it was important to take a multifaceted approach to tackling the problem. In response to the recent Covid-19 status update
