Dr Sim tops list of state award recipients on TYT’s 87th birthday
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian heads the lists of 1,447 recipients of state awards and medals in conjunction with Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 87th birthday. Dr Sim will be conferred the Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (DA) award which carries the title ‘Datuk Amar’. Nine individuals to […]
Leaders must prioritise harmony and religious tolerance
KUCHING: The current leaders must prioritise safeguarding important values such as racial harmony, religious tolerance, and unity among the people In order for Sarawak to continue to thrive. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the current cohort of leaders, under the guidance of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]
2023 State Budget a step towards financial independence, says Dr Sim
KUCHING:The State Budget 2023 is a pathway towards Sarawak’s impending financial independence. Describing it as the largest State Budget in Sarawak’s history, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian pointed out that the budget will be focusing on house ownership; infrastructure, water, electricity and road development; and digital as well as talent development. “This […]
MBKS mayor calls for a more caring society
BY NATASHA JEE & SHAIK SHAIFUL KUCHING: The public have been urged to be more caring to those who are less fortunate in life. “I would like to appeal to the public to create a more caring society. Society needs caring people so that we are able to continue living harmoniously with each other, to […]
Sibu MP needs to highlight town’s problems in Parliament
SIBU: So, you want to be a member of parliament (MP) for Sibu? But there is a condition, which is, the elected representative must make sure to highlight the existence of Sibu and the problems faced by the town in Parliament. As it is, apparently Malayans don’t seem to know Sibu exists. Sibu Municipal Council […]
Vote so that your voices are heard, Dr Sim tells youths
KUCHING: The younger generation have to come out and vote on November 19 (polling day) to make their voices heard. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian urged the young ones to grab the opportunity this coming election to elect politicians that can strongly represent Sarawakians in the Parliament. “If […]
Mental health issues take precedence at World Counselling Day
KUCHING: Emotional and mental health issues should be prioritised by the masses, including frontline officers. Speaking at the state-level World Counselling Day seminar on Wednesday (Oct 19), Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the ability for everyone to help themselves was the first step in developing crucial helping skills. “Emphasis on emotional […]
Bintulu Port chief hopes to encourage more to utilise English as communication medium
KUCHING: English must be utilised as a medium of communication and language of knowledge. In stressing this, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB) group chief executive officer Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah said the use of the language must be appreciated. He said this when handing over his book – a collection of poems – titled ‘Poems […]
Citizen firefighters from Ulu Krian who put out longhouse fire given ‘Hero Bomba’ award
KUCHING: Six residents from Ulu Krian longhouse in Saratok were given the ‘Hero Bomba’ award for their part in putting out a fire on Wednesday (Sept 14). The six were Joan Jantai, Petrus Abert Kendawang, Abednego Figo August, Johnny Jerah and Galau Edward Sie. They acted quickly to prevent a fire that broke out in […]
NCD – main cause of death
KUCHING: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) is the main cause of death in Malaysia, including in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the prevalence of NCD risk factors among Malaysians was from cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, which accounted for about nine million deaths among men and women under the age of 60. […]