KUCHING: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia is shifting its healthcare focus from infectious to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as statistics reveal that one in six adults lives with diabetes and one in three suffers from hypertension. Former Health Director-General, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, stated that the greatest
KUCHING: Several roads in the city will be closed in conjunction with the Kuching International Cat Festival 2025 at Kuching Waterfront from Sept 26 to 28, including for a rehearsal and the main event at Kuching Waterfront. Kuching District Police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division chief DSP Victor Ripon said
KUCHING: The Kuching International Cat Festival 2025 will be headlined by the World Cat Show and a vibrant Cat Parade, showcasing international feline glamour while celebrating Kuching as the “City of Cats.” Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) director Ramzi Abdillah announced the festival will be held from Sept 26 to
KUCHING: Higher education at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is edging closer to real-world practice with the appointment of 10 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) under the Ministry of Higher Education’s (MoHE) CEO@Faculty programme. The initiative, which runs from January 1 to December 31, 2026, is aimed at strengthening collaboration with industry
KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is set to establish the Global Future Transdisciplinary Institute as part of its strategic initiative to future-proof graduates and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. UNIMAS’ Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, said that UNIMAS will focus on preparing students for emerging technologies and industrial
BINTULU: The state has restored stability to its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply following the temporary closure of the PUSAKA bottling plant due to a landslide earlier this year. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said that Sarawak traditionally operates two LPG bottling plants to meet its daily
KUCHING: This Malaysia Day, patriotism comes alive not only through public celebrations but also in the form of sweet, colourful and edible creations made in kitchens across the city. From Royal Icing cookies to cheese tarts and Instagram-worthy cakes, the city’s homegrown bakers are turning desserts into miniature tributes to
KUCHING: The Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (SOACA 2017) is still under review to ensure it remains relevant in addressing emerging threats, particularly online. Women, Family, and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that discussions are ongoing, including proposals to introduce a tribunal under the Act, but
KUCHING: Reproductive health education must begin at an early age to prepare children for the challenges of today’s digital era, says Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said young people today are increasingly exposed to a borderless digital world where misleading and risky content is
KUCHING: The four core pillars of the Green Mobility Innovation Summit (GMIS) 2025 have provided a roadmap for building greener and more sustainable society. Sarawak Skills Development Centre (Sarawak Skills) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said that green mobility is not merely a choice but a responsibility,