BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Sarawak is merely implementing the laws and rights already enshrined under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution, and not taking advantage of political instability at the federal level, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. He stressed
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has launched a book entitled ‘Doing Business in Sarawak’, a comprehensive publication aimed at guiding entrepreneurs and investors through the state’s fast-evolving economic landscape, as Sarawak positions itself to become a leading economic player
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has agreed to advance funding to ensure the timely development of the Sarawak Cancer Centre, underscoring the state’s commitment to improving access to specialised healthcare for the people, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said
LUNDU: Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), in collaboration with Sarawak Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-Isteri (SABATI), donated one dialysis machine to Lundu Hospital to help ease pressure on its overstretched dialysis services. The donation comes at a critical time as the hospital currently operates with only two dialysis machines to cater to
BY ZAHID ZAKI KUCHING: The inclusion of five Sarawak MPs in the recent federal Cabinet reshuffle demonstrates the government’s continued commitment to ensuring balanced regional representation, particularly Sarawak’s role in the national development agenda. According to Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee, the new appointments and portfolio changes among local representatives
SERIAN: Financial assistance totalling RM849,400 was channelled to associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) and church committees in the Serian parliamentary constituency to support community development and religious infrastructure. A total of 26 recipients received Minor Rural Projects (MRP) cheques, while four recipients were awarded grants
SIMUNJAN: Education remains a crucial foundation in shaping a better and more sustainable future not only for individuals but also for families, communities and Sarawak as a whole, said Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris. He said as the elected representative for Simunjan, education has always been a top priority to nurture
KUCHING: Former Deputy Minister of Economy Hanifah Hajar Taib has been appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Health following the Cabinet reshuffle under the Madani government. The appointment sees Hanifah transferring her portfolio from the Ministry of Economy to the Ministry of Health, while retaining her position as Deputy
KUCHING: Former Deputy Minister of Health Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni has been transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following a Cabinet portfolio reshuffle, marking the end of his three-year tenure at the Ministry of Health. Expressing his appreciation, Lukanisman thanked the Ministry of Health (MoH), particularly frontline healthcare workers,
KUCHING: Malaysia Standard Time is, in reality, Sabah and Sarawak Standard Time — a long-standing geographical fact that many Malaysians remain unaware of. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that geographically, Malaya should fall under UTC+7, similar to Thailand and parts of Indonesia. However, a decision was
