KUCHING: The state government will soon embark on research and development to address issues concerning the ageing population. As the proportion of the older population throughout the country is rising, measures need to be taken in a holistic manner to tackle related matters, said Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being
KUCHING: Voters in Mulu constituency still want Baram incumbent Anyi Ngau to defend the seat for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the next general election, said its assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala. He said the folks still had very high confidence and hope in all GPS candidates. “The people in Mulu
KUCHING: Three women teachers decided to lose their crowning glory to keep the conversation going on childhood cancer here on Sunday. Together with seven other individuals including a 10-year-old girl, they helped raise more than RM75,000, exceeding the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society’s (SCCS) target of RM50,000. GoBald 2022 is the
SRI AMAN: The just opened Sri Aman Multi-Level Interchange here will have a positive impact on the development of the division and its surrounding areas. Infrastructure Development Deputy Minister Aidel Lariwoo said the interchange would provide convenience to the rural communities as well as other road users in terms of
BINTANGOR: Allocations have been approved for several development projects close to a longhouse here. This includes a sum of RM400,000 under the rural transformation project (RTP) funding to upgrade the access road from the main junction to Rumah Panjang Peter Kilas here, said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Corporate
SERIAN: The 63rd Serian Division level Al-Quran Recital (Tilawah Al-Quran) saw a total of six participants brought home cash awards totalling RM4,400 and trophies. The event held at the Sarawak Government Administration Centre Serian Division yesterday and was officiated by Sarawak Islamic Council chairman Datuk Misnu Taha. A total of
KUCHING: Visiting Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail launched the Master And Explore In Imaging Medical UltraSonography Skill (MAXIMUSS) programme at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here on Thursday (Sept 1). On arriving at SGH, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra signed the visitor’s book before
KUCHING: Sri Aman Hospital 2 is now open to serve local residents and people from the surrounding districts. The new 108-bed hospital which opened its doors on Sept 1 offers seven medical specialties, including general medicine, paediatrics and general surgery. Apart from that, the hospital also offers services in obstetrics
KUCHING: The announcement of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 9.0 package is very timely, said Senior Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said it reflects the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s constant attention to the concerns of the people. “The announcement of BKSS 9.0 with an allocation
SERIAN: Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah envisions Serian as a potential light industry hub and is eager to get things going. Any development plan in the area, he said, must be practical, easy to implement and enticing to investors. “Anything related to light industry and high-tech industry that is also