KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently extended a helping hand to Choo Yieng Ting, a 56-year-old woman with schizophrenia, who has been battling both mental illness and financial hardship alone. “Living in MJC, Choo’s struggle for survival is exacerbated by her inability to secure employment due to her condition, which she
KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) is set to roll out its latest initiative aimed at youth empowerment and unity this November, titled “Junior Junction: A Youth Unity Vision Quest.” This programme invites secondary school students from Kuching to propose unity-based initiatives, encouraging collaboration and inclusivity in their school communities. “Junior
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Health Department has conducted inspections on 6,742 premises across the state since the enforcement of the Tobacco Control for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which began on Oct 1. Director Dr. Veronica Lugah revealed five notices under Section 47 were issued, and 193 items were
SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, has secured a grant amounting to RM300,000 through the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) for the Sarikei Orthodox Buddhist Association. He said, in a press statement on Wednesday, that this funding would support the construction of
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has clarified that rumours of a public housing project planned between Kampung Segedup and Kampung Sungai Maong are unfounded. In a press statement today, HDC said the rumours circulating on WhatsApp about the area in question is actually the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK)
KUCHING: In preparation for the upcoming Northeast Monsoon, the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has introduced a new generation of Compact Fire Rescue Tender (CFRT) vehicles aimed at enhancing rapid response capabilities across the state, particularly in remote areas. During a handover ceremony today, acting director Tiong Ling Hii
KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Invikta in collaboration with Top 30 Media, celebrated the remarkable achievements of Malaysia’s most influential women during the first-ever Affin Invikta x Malaysia’s Top 30 Women of Excellence Awards. Held at the M Resort Hotel on Oct 21, the event honoured 30 women who have made impactful
PETALING JAYA: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has earned a third-place ranking in the Municipal Council category of the Local Authorities Star Rating Awards 2024, placing it among Malaysia’s top three municipal councils. This recognition, awarded to MPP out of 156 local councils across the nation, underscores its outstanding governance
BAU: The Tasik Biru Festival has transformed the Lobuh Bau vicinity into a lively hub of community activities, bringing locals and visitors together for a celebration of culture, creativity and collaboration. From mouth-watering food stalls to interactive demonstrations, the event offers something for all ages and interests, turning the heart
KUCHING: Women facing the challenges of breast cancer are receiving much-needed support, thanks to the efforts of the Pink Ribbon Support Group. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the group provides not only essential health information but also a
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