KUCHING: Supporting nurses is vital to building a stronger healthcare system, ensuring patient safety and fostering resilient communities. Speaking to more than 220 healthcare professionals at the 17th Normah Annual Nursing Conference (ANC) here on Saturday, Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) Nursing Deputy Director, Norashidah Md Rabu, emphasised that nurses
KUCHING: Kuching will soon become the first city in Borneo to install smart poles equipped with real-time air quality sensors, said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng. The pilot project will see two smart poles installed at Kuching Park and Palmarium Park, enabling the public and
KUCHING: The National Reading Carnival and Sarawak Book Fair 2025, which has been drawing over 3,000 visitors daily since September 27, is fast emerging as a major platform to strengthen the reading culture in the state. The nine-day fair, ending October 5, features 32 exhibitors from Malaysia and abroad, including
KUCHING: The Sarawak Book Fair 2025 and National Reading Carnival at The Hills here have once again proven to be a crowd-puller, attracting visitors across generations with their wide array of titles and engaging activities. The event not only celebrates books but also reflects the evolving landscape of reading in
KUCHING: Writers at the National Reading Carnival and Sarawak Book Fair 2025 have cautioned against over-reliance on artificial intelligence (AI), stressing that while the technology can assist in writing, the preservation of Sarawak’s cultural identity and authenticity must remain in human hands. The role of AI in literature took centre
KUCHING: Malaysia’s declining digital competitiveness is a wake-up call for the nation to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a productivity driver and global economic equaliser, said Sarawak Federal Secretary, Datuk Ahmad Nadzri Mohd Hassan. He revealed that Malaysia ranked 36th out of 67 economies in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking
KUCHING: The rollout of the RON95 subsidy at RM1.99 per litre for the ‘Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah‘ (STR) recipients under the BUDI95 programme has been welcomed as a timely measure to ease the financial strain of B40 households. Beneficiaries shared that the initiative has not only reduced their fuel expenses but
KUCHING: The “City of Cats” truly lived up to its name on Saturday as the Kuching International Cat Festival (KICF) 2025 kicked off with a spectacular Cat Parade. The parade, stretching from the Chinese Museum to the Waterfront stage, was officially launched by Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing
KUCHING: The Kuching International Cat Festival (KICF) 2025 has the potential to become a regular feature in the city’s calendar, said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Officiating the Cat Parade at Kuching Waterfront on Saturday night, he commended Kuching North City Hall
KUCHING: A 25-year-old Sarawak entrepreneur is turning heads at the Borneo Games Kuching 2025 Sales Carnival with his innovative D’Vaaw Perfume brand, crafted using gula apong (nipah palm sugar) and local fruits. Founder Demanic Chupong said that his products are 100 per cent alcohol-free and have already attracted strong demand,