Premier renews call for cancer centre
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has reiterated his call for the Federal government to establish a cancer centre here in Sarawak. He said that though the project will be costly, the Sarawak government was willing to give an advance to the federal government to build the centre. “I would like […]
Facilities, including car parks, to be built at Batu Kawa Ang Cheng Ho quarry lake
KUCHING: The authorities for the Batu Kawa Ang Cheng Ho quarry lake’s beautification project are now planning to construct nearby facilities in the area, including car parks. According to the statement by the Batu Kawa service centre, the said project’s main building is nearing completion. With that, Deputy Premier, who is also the Batu Kawa […]
Dr Sim congratulates Hii for being first Chinese to hold Deputy State Secretary post
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has congratulated the outgoing Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) permanent secretary Datuk Hii Chang Kee for being appointed as the Deputy State Secretary. Hii, 55, who hails from Sibu, is the first Chinese to hold such a position in the state. “Heartiest […]
Dr Sim: Installation of CCTVs to improve public security, safety in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: The installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) in 18 strategic locations throughout the Batu Kawa constituency is intended to strengthen and improve public security and safety, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim, who is also the Batu Kawa assemblyman, added that the project would cover the jurisdiction of four local […]
Dr Sim hopes more govt hospitals to set up interfaith prayer rooms
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian hopes that the chapel built at the Sarawak Heart Centre (PJS) and the proposed interfaith prayer centre at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) will serve as a model for other government hospitals to set up similar interfaith prayer rooms in their medical facilities. He said with […]
All systems go for flood season
KUCHING: All government departments and agencies under the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) are very well prepared to handle the monsoon season, especially with their formal organisational structure in place. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in a press conference said all the preparations for flood season, are ready and everyone has been […]
Fund for fire and rescue to be discussed soon
KUCHING: The Deputy Premier of Sarawak will meet the Federal Minister of Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming soon to discuss funding for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, who is also the Minister of Public Health, Local Government and Housing said this after launching the first Bomba […]
Be an example to other local councils, Dr Sim tells MBKS staff
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) staff have been told to uphold their professionalism for other local councils to emulate. Citing their exemplary work as frontliners during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian lauded their sacrifices and dedication to the community. “In an organisation like MBKS, everyone […]
Be creative to stay relevant
SIBU: The media industry has become more and more competitive with the development of advanced and often cheaper digital devices. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said such competition demands creativity of each media user in order to stay on top of the game. “Some people would see it as a good thing, […]
State govt prioritises unity among Sarawakians
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has always put unity and harmony among Sarawakians first, regardless of races and religions. Political secretary to the Premier Tan Kai said this during his speech when he represented Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian to attend the Yue Hai Ting Cemetery Winter Memorial Ceremonial Worship at Kuching Civic […]