KUCHING: A total of 133 pilgrims from Sarawak were given a heartfelt send-off today as they prepared to embark on their journey to the Holy Land to perform the hajj. The ceremony, held at the Raia Hotel and Convention Centre, was officiated by Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr
KUCHING: The Community Care Enrichment Programme (CCEP) Foundation has continued its commitment to supporting healthcare services in Sarawak, marking its fourth donation of medical equipment to hospitals across the state. Chief Executive Officer of CCEP, Yvonne Yee, said the initiative reflects the foundation’s ongoing efforts to ease the burden on
KUCHING: Innovation and creativity must remain central to improving public service delivery, particularly in meeting the evolving needs of the people, said the Deputy Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus. Rosey, representing Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the Kumpulan Inovatif dan Kreatif (KIK)
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has introduced a RM200 monthly elderly care incentive for state civil servants serving at welfare institutions, in recognition of their role in caring for vulnerable groups. According to Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the initiative, approved at a recent
KUCHING: The elderly care sector is becoming increasingly critical as Sarawak moves towards an ageing population, creating a growing demand for specialised skills and positioning it as a viable professional career path in the future. According to the Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah
KUCHING: Students participating in the Sarawak Rocketeer Can-Sat Challenge 2026 (SRC 2026) have been urged to pursue science and technology with confidence and strengthen their communication skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, said exposure
KUCHING: Sarawak is stepping up efforts to strengthen STEM education with the expansion of the National Robotics Competition (NRC) Development Programme 2026, involving 60 schools across the state. According to Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, the initiative aims to widen access to
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) is proposing an industry award for top construction students as part of a broader partnership with Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus to strengthen talent development and sustainable infrastructure delivery. Sarawak JKR Director, Datuk Dr Cassidy Morris, announced the proposal after officiating the
KUCHING: Global gym brand Anytime Fitness is set to make its debut in East Malaysia with the opening of two outlets here this July, marking a major expansion of international fitness offerings in Sarawak. The launch, led by FHR Alliance Sdn Bhd, will mark the opening of Anytime Fitness Tower
KUCHING: The Leadership Institute of Sarawak Civil Service is expected to play a central role in shaping a new generation of civil servants capable of meeting Sarawak’s evolving development needs. Former State Secretary, Tan Sri Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, described it as a platform for developing leaders, not merely for
