KUCHING: The Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS) has welcomed the move by the government to decriminalise suicide and the support to fine tune amendments to the Penal Code in this regard. “We feel that Malaysians are well aware of the tragic act and the effects of suicide toward the
KUCHING: Thegovernment must ensure that the 2022 State Budget rollout and implementation are well-understood and received by the people. Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee said while the objectives and goals of the state budget were well-intended, it would be an extra boost
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out that the 2022 State Budget had been formulated with the background of global and domestic economic performances as well as the growth forecast for next year. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president added that the Budget focused on the state
KUCHING: Through the 2022 State Budget, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has once again shown he is a capable leader who cares for all Sarawakians. “He deserves our support to lead us through this pandemic to a better future in which no Sarawakian will be left behind,”
KUCHING: Members of the public have been urged to conduct a Covid-19 self-test first before going on holiday or returning to their hometowns by using the self-testing Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the
KUCHING: The additional expenditure of RM45 billion proposed for Covid-19 support measures under the Temporary Measures for Government Financing [Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)] (Amendment) Act 2021 must be spent properly to strengthen the healthcare system. “There is no economic recovery without proper health protection,” emphasised Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin
KUCHING: The family, as the most basic unit of society, is responsible for the formation of good attitudes and values in each of its members. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stressed this at the closing ceremony of the Family Integrity Webinar 2021
KUCHING: Family integrity is one of the core aspects emphasised in cultivating integrity in Sarawak, says Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. “In a family, parents are the closest examples to children. Examples shown by parents in the form of everyday behaviour will be
KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to roll out the booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to medical frontliners and high-risk vulnerable persons above the age of 60 in the next few days. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this was with the additional Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines
Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud marks his official 85th birthday today. The visionary leader with a political career spanning decades has transformed Sarawak for the better through his innovative policies and ideas. Having dedicated his life to the development and welfare of Sarawak and its people,