Author: Ma Chee Seng

Women entrepreneurs contribute to economic growth

KUCHING: In the latest data by the Malaysia Statistical Business Register published by the Department of Statistics, women’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) contributed to the country’s economic growth, said Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. Hasidah, who is also the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and

Issues that don’t require constitutional amendment to be resolved soon

KUCHING: Several issues and requests with regard to Sarawak under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) that do not necessitate constitutional amendment could be resolved soon. According to Deputy Minister in the Premier痴 Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, this covered Article 112D of the

Seeking public help to locate biological mum

KUCHING: The Kuching Division Social Welfare Office has requested the public’s assistance in locating the biological mother or next of kin for two children. The children were identified as Azeen Saffya, three, and Hana Syahirah, two, in a statement issued yesterday. Azeen, on March 10, 2019, and Hana, on October

Healthcare donations from individuals, corporations welcomed

KUCHING: Sarawak, as the only state government that provides healthcare, welcomes donations from individuals and corporations to assist the needy. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing, stated that the effort is critical to cover medical and health treatment costs that are prohibitively expensive and

Public-private partnership to lead the way in early childhood education

KUCHING: A collaboration between SeDidik Sdn Bhd and several teaching institutes to produce excellent educators to ensure the quality of Early Childhood Education and Care service delivery has been well-received by the Early Childhood Development Division under the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Woman, Family and Childhood Development (KPWK) Its

Public-private partnership to lead the way in early childhood education

KUCHING: A collaboration between SeDidik Sdn Bhd and several teaching institutes to produce excellent educators to ensure the quality of Early Childhood Education and Care service delivery has been well-received by the Early Childhood Development Division under the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Woman, Family and Childhood Development (KPWK) Its

Early childhood education the catalyst towards a sustainable future

KUCHING: The Early Childhood Development Division of the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Woman, Family and Childhood Development (KPWK) is committed to achieving the 4th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG4) which is to ensure inclusive and equal education to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The division’s head, Salina Bujang, said

Students top solid waste management competition

KUCHING: SMK Agama Tun Ahmad Zaidi won the top two places in the Innovation of Solid Waste Management Plan competition’s public category. Its team TUNAZ brought back RM1,500 and RM1,000 respectively and the third prize of RM500 was won by JKKK Taman Vista Ilmu. Meanwhile the IPT category was won

Fund for church repairs, Christmas activities

KUCHING: Sacred Heart Church received RM110,000 from Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap to repair the church’s parking and fix the roof over its parish hall yesterday (Dec 11). When approached by reporters after the mock cheque presentation ceremony, Yap said that the fund came from his allocation for the Kota

Social ties raise morale of patients

KUCHING: Fizikal Sihat Minda Ceria Programme by Sentosa Hospital helps to raise the morale of patients through socialising with the surrounding community, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. “It can create a good social relationship between patients and nurses. Through the sports programme, we can foster the spirit