KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak remains committed to supporting government initiatives and enhancing community engagement to drive Sarawak’s Development Agenda 2030 and beyond. Deputy State Secretary (Operations) Datuk Hii Chang Kee said AZAM will continue to be a catalyst for community development, particularly through its mission to encourage participatory
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has called for Sarawak to be recognised not for its wealth but for the values it upholds. Dr Sim, who is also the Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, stressed that Sarawak should be respected for its leadership, governance,
KUCHING: Satok residents, especially senior citizens are grateful that Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) registration counters have been set up for their convenience. They said the initiative eased the registration process for the financial assistance, especially for expenses like groceries, phone bills, and utilities. The residents noted that the assistance
KUCHING: More than 3,000 individuals in Satok are eligible for the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS), said assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki. Commenting on the SKAS registration drive held in his constituency on Saturday , Ibrahim said registration counters were set up at Satok Sports Complex and Dewan Pertubuhan Anak Seni
KUCHING: Several water treatment plants in the state had to halt operations when the floods struck because the booster pump stations were not functioning properly. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the water supply assets were affected by the flood and critical river levels. “This led to
KUCHING: The state government is committed to achieving its vision of maintaining clean water throughout the state by 2030. Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said that the coverage of clean water supply in urban areas of Sarawak currently exceeds 90 per cent, while in rural areas, it
KUCHING: The state government has approved an allocation of RM1.08 billion to replace and upgrade 2,740 kilometres (KM) of pipelines across the state in an effort to improve water supply infrastructure. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said that the rusted and unusable pipes have led to significant
KUCHING: Floods, whether short-term (flash floods) or long-term (prolonged flooding), pose serious health threats due to contaminated water, exposure duration and lack of medical aid, said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Professor Andrew Kiyu. He added that in the immediate aftermath of a flood, people faced dangers such as drowning, injuries,
KUCHING: Communities affected by floods have been advised to avoid contact with floodwaters, particularly during evacuation. Society of Private Medical Practitioners Sarawak (SPMPS), president Dr Liew Shan Fap said in situations where contact with floodwaters cannot be avoided, wearing waterproof boots and gloves is recommended to minimise exposure. “After any such
KUCHING: Floods can lead to the spread of numerous waterborne diseases, especially due to consuming food and water contaminated with bacteria. The general symptoms of waterborne diseases include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever. “The common ones include food poisoning caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus
