Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Platform to raise awareness on Parkinson’s disease

KUCHING: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Sarawak Branch, in collaboration with the Kuching Parkinson’s Society (KPS), is organising a public health awareness event titled ‘Moving Forward with Parkinson’s’ in conjunction with World Parkinson’s Day. The event aims to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and provide essential support to those affected.

Pemadam Sarawak raises drug awareness during Ramadan

KUCHING: The Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam) continues its efforts to engage with the local community, particularly young people, to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and prohibited substances. Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who is also the chairman of

300km of old pipes to be replaced in Sarikei

KUCHING: About 300 kilometres of ageing pipes in the Sarikei Division — longer than the distance from Kuching to Sibu — will be replaced under the Rural Sarawak Pipe Replacement Programme. Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) director, Awg Mohammad Fadillah Awg Redzuan, said the implementation of this pipe replacement

Dr Abdul Rahman’s expertise to drive regional and urban development

KUCHING: The appointment of Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi as Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Hall, and Islamic Affairs) is a recognition of his credibility, talent, and hard work in driving renewal and modernisation in this region. His appointment

Udan longhouse resident Selina to receive home renovation grant

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) took a significant step in supporting rural development as Dudong chairman Wong Ching Yong and Sibu Jaya chairman Kong Sing Ping visited the Udan longhouse on Sunday. The visit was aimed at informing resident Salina about the upcoming renovation of her home, which

Sarawak has lowest student dropouts

KUCHING: Several states in Malaysia are looking to the Sarawak Education Department for guidance on reducing student dropout rates, as Sarawak currently holds the lowest rate in the country. Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, stated that Sarawak’s success in student retention has

Do you know her?

KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital is searching for the next of kin or family members of a patient named Linah Alang, 81, whose last known address was No. 70, Jalan Bendahara 57, Taman Mewah Ria, Klang, 41000 Selangor. The patient was brought in by a JPAM ambulance from the Desa Wira

Alliance Bank extends flood relief assistance to cushion impact

KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad on Monday announced that it will be extending its flood relief assistance programme to help ease the financial burdens of those affected by recent floods in Sarawak and Sabah. The assistance to several states affected by floods offers options of a loan moratorium of

STIDC strengthens commitment to green technology and sustainability

KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) remains committed to environmental conservation through innovative green technology and strategic initiatives. This commitment is expected to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Sarawak’s aspirations under the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, ensuring that Sarawak remains a green

Sarawakians studying abroad urged to apply for Insentif Graduan Pulang Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawakians studying abroad are encouraged to apply for the Insentif Graduan Pulang Sarawak (I-GPS), managed by Sarawak Volunteers (SV). The chief political secretary to the Premier, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, stated that the incentive is still ongoing and has been set at RM300 per application. “This incentive is not