KUCHING: Although the monkeypox has been declared by World Health Organisation (WHO) as a global health emergency, the risk for it to cause large outbreak is unlikely. Infectious diseases expert, Professor Dr Sanjay Rampal from Universiti Malaya (UM) said that this is because the virus does not spread easily from
SIBU: The Sibu Cultural Heritage Museum will be better managed if the Sarawak Museum authorities take over, says Chinese community leader Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau. Lau believes that under the new management, the museum, which was established in 2010, will be repaired and properly maintained. “We hope that the management
KUCHING: The E-Kasih data on poverty in Sarawak does not reflect the situation in the state as there could be discrepancy in the data. In a statement Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth said there are certainly more rural areas that would fall under the category. “But just because these
KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak has launched a campaign called MySarawak on Instagram, aimed to foster unity while sharing stories related to fond memories of Sarawak. The campaign began last Thursday (July 21), and “YPS believes that involving the participation of Sarawakian youths would allow them to develop the spirit of
SIBU: Education is indeed the key to success for anyone in order to survive the tough life regardless of who they are. Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek shared that he is also currently pursuing studies to obtain Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Technology Sarawak. “I want to
KUCHING: Sarawak Independence Day is important as it is a reminder that Sarawak was once a sovereign nation, with its own territory. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said the territory also was long accepted and recognised by the world. “We will never forget our late Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan
KUCHING: The Malay community recorded the highest number of domestic violence in the state, according to figures released by the Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah – quoting figures obtained for 2021 – said of the 630 domestic violence cases reported, 265 cases involved
KUCHING: Frontliners should use social media to make it easier for domestic violence victims to reach out to them, said a women rights activist. While phones are the common platform, the victims should be given the option to use emails and social media applications, such as Instagram or WhatsApp, as
KUCHING: A delegation from the Sarawak government led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan is now in Los Angeles, United States of America (USA) to study coastal management and development and urban renewal. Awang Tengah, who is also the Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development, said
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development is keen, and ready, to work with Singapore’s Ministry of Education to enhance the quality of education here. This was discussed during minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn’s working visit to Singapore and over a dinner hosted by Singapore’s Minister of
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