LUNDU: Parents and family members are urged to be more vigilant in safeguarding the safety of children following a recent rise in sexual abuse cases involving people close to the victims. Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that families must adopt precautionary measures against
LUNDU: The Gunung Gading Fiesta 2025 reinforced Sarawak’s model of multicultural unity while showcasing its unique natural attractions and eco-tourism potential. Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said she was pleasantly surprised by the turnout of around 500 participants from diverse communities, including Selako, Malay,
KUCHING: By nurturing lifelong learning, Sarawak’s Land and Survey Department (JTS) has built officers capable of meeting global standards. Having said this, JTS director Awang Zamhari Awang Mahmood noted that the collaboration between JTS and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) for the Offshore Programme has successfully produced 15 officers who graduated
KUCHING: Innovation and integrity are two wings that lift the Land and Survey Department (JTS) to greater heights in supporting Sarawak’s development agenda, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said in the efforts to develop Sarawak into a high-income advanced state by 2030, land has
KUCHING: The Hole-In-One prizes and STIDC Golf 2025 Challenge trophy were unveiled today as the 31st STIDC Golf 2025 prepares to tee off on August 23 at Sarawak Golf Club with 228 participants. Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) General Manager, Zainal Abidin Abdullah, said that the tournament is a
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a worrying rise in domestic violence last year with 552 cases reported compared to 465 in 2023. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said statistics from Sarawak police show that cases have increased, affecting both men and women. Domestic violence can happen
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to addressing domestic violence and is intensifying action through several key initiatives focused on protection, support, and awareness. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the initiatives include the “Know Your Rights” programme, a community outreach effort under
KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department (JKM) recorded 1,443 child-related cases across the state in 2024, says Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Of the total, she said 574 cases involved children requiring care and protection, 364 were teenage pregnancies, 306 involved juvenile crime, 53 were
KUCHING: A total of 146 papers will be presented across 36 panels at 14th International Malaysian Studies Conference (MSC14), featuring research from both senior and emerging scholars. Malaysian Social Science Association (PSSM) President,, Prof. Dr Sity Daud, said the theme of ‘MSC14, Sustainable Development, Vulnerabilities and Resilience: Malaysia and ASEAN’, is
KUCHING: Higher education institutions are not only centres of knowledge but also drivers of change. UNIMAS Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation) Professor Dr Siti Noor Linda Taib said this role is particularly important in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “We are proud to support the SDG agenda and to contribute
