KUCHING: The Breast Cancer Awareness Day programme encouraged early detection and prevention. In a commendable collaborative effort, Kuching Democratic Action Party (DAP) initiated a programme in partnership with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development to provide free breast cancer screening services. DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said
KUCHING: Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has urged the police to solve the recent traffic woes at the Tabuan-Kota Samarahan stretch. Chong, who is also Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman, said police roadblocks, set up between 7 pm and 8 pm, near La Promenade Mall had worsened the condition.
KUCHING: Amid discussions about enhancing road safety and promoting responsible driving habits, Hulu Terengganu MP Rosol Wahid has put forward a thoughtful proposal when debating the Budget 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat. He suggests providing tax and driver’s licence renewal discounts to individuals who maintain a clean driving record, without
KUCHING: Purplelily Social Association Kuching (Purplelily) took part in the prestigious World Network programme, a global initiative for women empowerment. Hosted by the Women and Democracy Association of Turkey (KADEM) and supported by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), it was held in Istanbul from Oct 8 to 15.
KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has signed the 1st Tier Agreement for the Socio-Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) Programme, an initiative aimed at enhancing the procurement value of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. The agreement, signed on yesterday (Oct 18) between Sarawak Metro and the main contractor for System
SERIAN: A total of 125 Bucida Variegated trees were planted here in a joint initiative between Sarawak Energy and the Serian District Council. The event, officiated by Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus, aimed to raise awareness about the significance of tree planting and its role in maintaining environmental balance amid
KUCHING: While subsidy rationalisation is crucial, its implementation must be carried out carefully to ensure it doesn’t disproportionately burden those who rely on these subsidies. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has voiced concerns regarding the upcoming diesel subsidy rationalisation, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
PALOH: A total of RM267 million has been approved for building roads in Paloh, Berangan, Kedang, and Tanjung Manis. Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab said that the initial allocation of RM100 million through the Rajang Delta Development Agency (Radda) was insufficient to construct a paved road. “The allocation is
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament (MPs) are now prohibited from conducting live-streamed broadcasts on social media platforms while the august House is in session. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the decision is in accordance with Standing Order 35(1), which specifies that MPs should direct their speech to
KUCHING: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Batu Lintang has received RM118,300 to upgrade its student hall. Bandar Kuching MP, Dr Kelvin Yii, confirmed that the funds were a contribution from his office, aiming to ensure ample space for school events and gatherings for students. “The inadequate space has forced students to contend