KUCHING: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital continues to lead in medical innovation through the integration of robotic technology in total knee replacement surgeries. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Lee Woo Guan, a pioneer in adopting Robotic Surgical Assistant (ROSA) and Robotic-Assisted Solution (VELYS) systems, highlighted how these advancements are transforming patient care. “Robotic-assisted
KUCHING: Patients are opting for robotic orthopaedic surgery over traditional methods as it allows for swifter recovery and long-term durability. Orthopaedic specialist Dr Lee Wood Guan said traditional methods heavily rely on the surgeon’s experience as before the technology was available, everything was done manually. “But we could not analyse
KUCHING: The proposed new international airport here is set to usher in significant economic multiplier effects for Sarawak. Highlighting this, Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that this project is not merely about building an airport as it represents a transformative opportunity for Sarawak, marking the beginning
KUCHING: SeDidik’s pilot Digital Developmental Screening and Intervention Programme which was launched this year will be expanded to 25 centres in 2025. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this was agreed to during its board meeting. “Special needs children, in particular, lacked access to early
KUCHING: Education director-general Azman Adnan commended SMK Chung Hua Miri for its outstanding performance at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Final 2024 in Izmir, Turkey. “This success proves that Malaysia has extraordinary talent in the field of robotics and technological innovation,” he said when welcoming the return of the
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) is reviewing the effectiveness of its initiatives in the year-end. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it is crucial that programmes and activities aimed at empowering women, children, and community well-being achieve the desired outcome. “This is
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Coordination Committee (STCC) concluded its final 2024 meeting, Tuesday (Dec 3), focusing strategic planning to reach its target of five million visitors in 2025. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Yew Chew, stressed leveraging local products,
KUCHING: A proposal to the State Cabinet for providing elderly- and disability-friendly buses next year will be put forward by the Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry. It minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this in response to the lack of facilities catering to these groups, in addition to
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has stressed that the proposal to rename the South China Sea is a personal stance, and there is no reason for any party to be dissatisfied with it. According to the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, the issue should not
KUCHING: The upcoming Borneo Highlands Glamping Festival 2.0 2024 is set to take place from December 13 to 15 at the stunning Borneo Highlands Resort. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, highlighted the festival’s significance as a wholesome event that promoted recreation
