KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development is committed to provide comprehensive social services to target groups through the One-Stop Social Support Centre (PSSS). Political secretary to the Minister, Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohd Effendie, said the services carried out by the National Welfare Foundation (YKN) benefit not only women but
KUCHING: The upcoming Christmas Dreamville 2.0, taking place from Dec 13 to 25 at The Hills, aims to unite people of all ages in celebrating the holiday spirit, support local entrepreneurs, and highlight Sarawak’s vibrant culture. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP), Datuk Snowdan Lawan said
KUCHING: Sarawak has reached a new milestone in its climate and sustainability efforts with the issuance of its first carbon licence by the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS). The initiative reflects Sarawak’s progressive approach to addressing climate change through innovative policies and actionable frameworks. “The state’s leadership in enacting legislation for
KUCHING: A total of 277 merchants in the Kuching division have been registered as strategic partners of the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC). Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this highlights the initiative’s effectiveness in enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens in Sarawak.
KUCHING: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital has performed a total of 600 knee replacement surgeries using the latest robotic technology. Of these, 500 surgeries utilised the Robotic Surgical Assistant (ROSA), while 100 were performed using the Robotic-Assisted Solution (VELYS). ROSA, a revolutionary knee surgery system, was introduced in Sept 2023 while
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