Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Sarawak Heart Centre, SGH receive new medical equipment to boost cardiac care

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Heart Centre and Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) received new medical equipment contributions to strengthen cardiology services and patient safety. The contributions comprised an echocardiology colour Doppler ultrasound system worth RM448,000, along with two electrocardiogram machines valued at RM4,200 and two vital signs monitors costing RM5,676. The equipment

Show appreciation to doctors, not pressure, says Dr Sim

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has urged that doctors be valued and shielded from unnecessary pressure. He said medical professionals in Sarawak were already handling excessive workloads, warning that frustration and burnout will push them to seek better opportunities overseas. He pointed out that the

Betong locals participate in tourism training

BETONG: Politeknik METRO Betong Sarawak (PMBS) and the Sarawak Tourist Guide Association (SKTGA) conducted a four-day specialised training to strengthen local participation in tourism. Held from Sept 25 to 28, the short course titled ‘Interpretation of Our Stories: The Ethics and Roles of a Tourist Guide’ brought together 24 participants

Simon Yam, M Nasir, Lav Diaz to attend AIFFA 2025

KUCHING: Hong Kong film legend Simon Yam, Malaysian music icon Datuk M Nasir and acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz will be among the stars attending the ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) 2025 from Nov 12 to 15. The seventh edition of the regional festival will feature new categories

ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards return with 200 film entries

KUCHING: The ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) will return to its home ground here from November 12 to 15, with more than 200 film submissions received from across the region. The seventh edition will once again gather producers, directors, cast and crew from all 10 ASEAN countries, culminating

Preparations in motion for TYT’s birthday celebration

KUCHING: Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming 79th birthday celebration of the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, with agencies meeting today (Sept 29) to coordinate key arrangements. A coordination meeting was held this afternoon at the Astana Negeri Sarawak, chaired by Senior

Organiser should sue over Air Supply concert fiasco

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has urged the organiser of the cancelled Air Supply concert here to pursue legal action, saying the issue should not be left unresolved. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said a court process would provide clarity on who was responsible for

Forum discusses Sarawak’s future economy

KUCHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI) brought together legal minds, policy experts and academics at a forum yesterday to examine the state’s economic direction, with oil and gas (O&G), e-invoicing and taxation systems at the centre of discussion. The forum, titled “The Future Economy of Sarawak” and held at Swinburne University

Sarawak retains rights over continental shelf, says JC Fong

KUCHING: Sarawak has full control over its continental shelf and the oil and gas resources found there, says State Legal Counsel Datuk Seri JC Fong. He explained that Sarawak’s rights were recognised long before Malaysia was formed, when its boundaries were extended in 1954 to include the seabed and subsoil

PETRONAS business model must change for future gas development

KUCHING: Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (PETRONAS’) business model must be reoriented to ensure better management of gas resources and sufficient supply for future development of the industry. State Legal Counsel Datuk Seri JC Fong said Sarawak, which holds the majority of Malaysia’s gas reserves, continues to face constraints under the current