KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) continuously ensures that all temporary evacuation centres (PPS) remain in a state of readiness and can be opened at any time following the increased risk of floods in several states. Its minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the preparedness includes
KUCHING: Strengthening the One-Stop Social Support Centre (PSSS) has led to a dramatic increase in sexual harassment reports from men. Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that when advocacy efforts under the Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment (TAGS) first began, only slightly more than 100 cases
KUCHING: The collaboration between PERKIM Cakna 2025 Together with UiTM Community Service programme have encourage youth to get involve and empower vulnerable groups through education, welfare support and community engagement. The alliance brought together Muslim Welfare Organisation Malaysia (PERKIM) Kuching Branch, Akademi Halal Student Association (ISWAH), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
KUCHING: Sarawak’s strong economic performance, particularly in its tourism sector, has been highlighted as a major contributor to Malaysia’s first services surplus in 14 years. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the state played a decisive role in the surplus recently announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “While
KUCHING: A local merchant couple lost about RM50,000 after being deceived by a Facebook Marketplace car ad linked to scammers using WhatsApp, fake agents and a bogus website. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chief Milton Foo said the couple lodged police reports after realising they had made
KUCHING: The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Kuching in collaboration with Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR), hosted a vibrant Diwali state-level celebration highlighting the state’s spirit of unity and multi-faith harmony. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Association president Datuk Shankar Ram Asnani said the festival reminds everyone that even the smallest flame
KUCHING: The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple has received an additional RM900,000 from UNIFOR for facilities rebuilding, alongside RM2.3 million approved for the construction of a new multipurpose hall and road access to the temple. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the Minister-In-Charge for the Unit for
KUCHING: The Job Coach service programme has successfully guided 976 persons with disabilities (PWDs) into employment with 664 employers nationwide, providing vital support to strengthen their inclusion and opportunities in the workforce. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the programme serves as an important
KUCHING: The 2026 Sarawak Budget is expected to continue the state’s progressive and inclusive momentum, balancing economic growth with social wellbeing, supporting innovation, digitalisation, and green initiatives while ensuring every community benefits from inclusive development. The Federation of Chinese Associations (FCA) of Sarawak President, Datuk Seri Richard Wee Liang Chiat,
KUCHING: RHB Bank has launched its CASA Gold Campaign to inculcate saving habits among customers and encourage smarter money management with enhanced banking services and support. RHB Bank regional director Johanna Abdullah said the campaign is designed to reward loyal clients. “By simply depositing and maintaining a minimum of RM10,000
