SIMUNJAN: The Health Ministry (MoH) plans to set up a new paediatric care ward at the Simunjan hospital to address overcrowding and unsafe building conditions. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin assured his ministry would be hard at work to include the project as part of the Fourth Rolling Plan of the
BETONG: The spirit of patriotism must be embraced by all levels of society, especially the youth, says Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. Speaking at the Sarawak State Level National Day Celebration here, he said there is a need for youngsters to be instilled with the values of patriotism
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 760 new cases of Covid-19 throughout epidemiology (epid) week 34. The number was a marginal decrease of only 38 cases compared to the previous epid week’s 798 cases. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its weekly Covid-19 update said 742 of the total new cases were
KUCHING: Sarawakian Evelyn Ting, 25, emerged as the first runner-up of Miss World Malaysia 2022. She was among 14 other contestants from all over Malaysia who took part in the grand finals of the pageant held at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu last night. Ting also took
KUCHING: Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar plans to carry out an Urban Renewal Development Programme in the Bako area, similar to that of the Darul Hana Resettlement Scheme. He said Kampung Bako in particular is one of the earliest traditional Malay villages and a mechanism must
KUCHING: The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022, on prohibition of MPs party-hopping, has been presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and is expected to come into force in mid-September. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the bill was presented to His
KUCHING: Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has hinted that he may be contesting in the coming general election (GE15). “Do not retire those who are good just yet,” he said when asked if he was among those who are stepping down in the next general election at
KUCHING: The proposed amendment to Section 33C of the Insolvency Act (Act 360) would serve to create a ‘friendlier’ law, encouraging the people to participate in business ventures. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he hoped the proposed amendment would
SIMUNJAN: The newly completed Esplanade Simunjan here is expected to become another tourist attraction in the district. The new landmark here was inaugurated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday. Built at a cost of RM1,244,781, the project involved two phases with the first phase commencing
SIMUNJAN: There is a need to provide more hotel rooms and homestays in Sarawak to accommodate growing demands from tourists and visitors. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this is especially notable in Kuching city where hotel rooms are typically fully booked when large-scale events
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