KUCHING: The prevalence of mental-health issues in Malaysia has doubled since 2019, making it one of the most urgent health challenges currently faced by the nation, said Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah. Citing the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), she said 4.6 per cent of the
KUCHING: Shopping centres in Sarawak should become active partners in promoting healthy living as part of the national wellness agenda, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian at the state-level Wellness Month and World Physical Activity Day 2025 celebration here on Sunday. In his speech delivered by Kuching
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A 40-year pursuit of historical truth has culminated in historian and author Datuk Dr. Sanib Said’s latest publication, “Negeri Santubong: Sejarah Awal Sarawak 300 ESS-1647 ES”. He presented the publication during an author’s talk at DeTAR Putra, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), yesterday. Sanib, a prolific scholar who has
KUCHING: A deep fascination with Sarawak’s prized freshwater fish, the empurau, took centre stage today as writer Emylin Badut shared insights from her award-winning book during a Bicara Karya (Author’s Talk) session at DeTAR, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) on Friday. The award-winning title, “Empurau: Ikan Eksotik Sarawak”, published by Dewan
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Entrepreneurship has become one of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak’s core values in shaping competitive and innovative talent who are able to thrive in today’s dynamic job market In stating this, UiTM Sarawak Rector, Prof. Dr Firdaus Abdullah, said today’s entrepreneurs are innovators, value creators, and key contributors
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The recipients of the Premier of Sarawak’s Best Book Award 2022/2023 were celebrated at a well-attended ‘Author’s Talk’ (Bicara Karya) at Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra (DeTAR), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) today, drawing more than 100 participants comprising university students, academics and literary enthusiasts. The event spotlighted two
KUCHING: Sarawak entrepreneur Alan Chai Ming Lun, founder and chief executive officer of LEAVES ®️ Food Industries Sdn Bhd, has made the state proud after earning two national recognitions as one of the Top 10 Honourees for both the 2025 JCI Malaysia Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYM) and the JCI
KUCHING: The Malaysia Tourism Quality Assurance (MyTQA) recognition serves as a testament to the tourism industry’s commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement, says Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Sarawak Director, Debbie Jenggut Nyelang. Speaking at the MyTQA Plaque and Certificate of Recognition Presentation event held here recently,
MIRI: Hospital Miri conducted a fire drill exercise at Block B on Thursday morning to test the readiness of its staff and emergency response units in handling potential fire incidents. The hospital’s fire alarm was triggered at 9.01 am, simulating a fire outbreak on Level 7 of Block B. The
KUCHING, Oct 23: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has described its recent Malaysia Tourism Quality Assurance (MyTQA) Gold recognition as a proud milestone, reflecting years of effort in maintaining world-class standards at its parks. Deputy general manager Japanie Bujang said the recognition, awarded by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and