Author: Jacqueline David

Downpours and sky-high veggie prices

KUCHING: Vegetable prices at the Mile 7 wet market here are experiencing significant fluctuations, with heavy rains impacting supply, said vendors. “For example, kailan can cost RM12 per kilogramme or RM4 per bunch,” said a vegetable seller who wished to be known only as Madam Kong. “During sunny weather, prices

Talks on proposed Sarawak Medical Council progressing well

KUCHING: Sarawak Medical Committee (SMC) in collaboration with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) will fine-tune some final details before the Sarawak Medical Council is formed. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said significant progress are being made as accordance to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA 63) to achieve

Ministry urged to revise GP consultation fee schedule

KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urgently required to revise and update the current General Practitioners (GP) consultation fee schedule to ensure fair remuneration and long-term sustainability for primary care services. President of the Soceity of Private Medical Practitioners Sarawak (SPMPS), Dr Liew Shan Fap said the current GPs