Author: Clement Erik Wong

‘Look into human organ trafficking in Sarawak’

KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has urged the authorities to look into the possibility of human organ trafficking in Sarawak. He made the appeal following a report and a video published by an international media pertaining to a resident here who boasted of masterminding

Inaugural issue of tourism journal out next Jan

KUCHING: The inaugural issue of the “Journal of Responsible Tourism Management (JRTM)” will be published in January next year in both the electronic and printed forms. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah revealed this when officiating at the launch of JRTM and the first Call for

A bridge to more progress

KUCHING: The people of Kampung Bintangor Ragup are very glad that Sungai Bintangor Bridge at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol is being upgraded. The project which started at the end of last year will improve traffic flow and serve as an alternative route for many people in and around the area.

Utar Cyber Open Day Aug 8 – 30

KUCHING: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar) is organising its Cyber Open Day beginning from August 8 until August 30. The event will be held daily, excluding public holidays, between 9am and 5pm. The Cyber Open Day is done in three stages according to respective themes, namely Engineering, ICT and Physical

Shine Pharmacy holds online writing competition

KUCHING: In conjunction with this year’s celebration of Sarawak Day and Malaysia Day, Shine Pharmacy is holding an online writing competition. According to a statement on Wednesday (Aug 5), the competition, dubbed ‘Write & Win: How I Shine For Sarawak’, is organised to embrace and promote the culture and people

Ministry to expedite distribution

KENYALANG GOLD CARD KUCHING: A recently developed catch-up plan by the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development to expedite the distribution of Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) has proven to be effective. Its Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said as a result, a total of 96,712 cards

Holders not entitled to cash payment

KUCHING: Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders are not entitled to receive cash payments from vendors associated with the initiative. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said an issue regarding KGC holders claiming for RM3,000 in cash from the Social Welfare Department had surfaced

19,357 babies registered for EFS

KUCHING: A total of 19,357 babies has been registered for Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) from January 1 to July 31 this year. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the total number registered had increased to 79 percent this year compared to

Complex reflects CM’s inclusive policy

KUCHING: The soon-to-be constructed Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) complex at Ong Tiang Swee Road here is a reflection of the inclusive policy of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. The minister in charge of Unifor, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said not only had the state government

Sarawak able to run over 1,500 Covid-19 tests a day

KUCHING: Sarawak has the capacity to run a total of 1,576 Covid-19 tests in a day. In revealing this, Sarawak heath director Dr Chin Zin Hing said as of now, there was no need to fully utilise all available testing facilities. “For our laboratories, we can run up to 1,576