Friday, 15 May, 2026

11:06 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Deputy Minister urges early mammogram screenings for breast cancer prevention

KUCHING: Women across the state are encouraged to undergo mammogram screenings to enable early detection and prevention of breast cancer. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said breast cancer ranks among the most prevalent cancers affecting women, according to national statistics. “That is […]

Open fishing contest boosts local economy

KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali has expressed her support for the open fishing competition held at Pangkalan Kampung Lintang to become an annual event. The competition, Sharifah Hasidah added, is held in conjunction with the celebration of the Saberkas Samariang Branch Golden Jubilee […]

Eco park approach to beautify residential areas

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to creating an eco park with the principle of ‘plant and care’ in every residential area of the Samariang constituency for the preservation of the environment and local community. Samariang assemblywoman, Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali believes that an eco park approach that emphasises the principle of planting […]

Budget allocation to boost state infrastructure devt

KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Legal, MA63, State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali has hailed the recently announced budget allocation as a positive development that could boost infrastructure development in Sarawak. According to her, the allocation could have a significant impact on the state’s economy and its overall development, indicating that […]

Ensuring DBKU areas safe, clean and beautiful

KUCHING: The state government is committed to ensuring that Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) areas are safe, clean and beautiful. Through DBKU, it has implemented several safe city projects at Jalan Astana which include a crime reminder signing board and emergency line, sidewalks, roadblocks and rails alongside safety mirrors. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office […]

Inclusivity key to Saberkas success: Sharifah Hasidah

SERIAN: Youth organisation Saberkas is inclusive in reaching out to communities in need of help. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Syed Aman Ghazali said this commitment will continue to be key to the success of the organisation which has turned 50. “Up to this point, there […]

End of the road for under-performing contractor

SERIAN: The axe has come down on the contractor assigned to upgrade Jalan Tan Sri Abang Ikhwan here for failing to complete the job after two years. The termination will be put into effect by the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) which will appoint a new contractor to finish the work to upgrade the 1.7km […]

Religion equally important to PBB

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) does not only prioritise political matters but also gives equal attention to religious matters. “Not specifically Islam but also all religions in Sarawak,” said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. In the latest instance she said the party’s […]