KAA raises RM350k in charity sales
KUCHING: The Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) successfully raised RM350,000 during its fundraising 2024 Charity Sales and Food Fair held at the Association of Churches Sarawak Hall on Sunday (July 14). The money raised will be used to fund its annual operational costs of RM1.2 million and other needs. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui […]
4,778 rural projects completed
The Ministry of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government has successfully completed 4,778 Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian said that these completed projects represent 87 per cent of the total approved projects under various local authorities. “RTP, spearheaded by the state government, plays a pivotal […]
Dr Sim first recipient of CRM Leadership Award
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is the inaugural recipient of the Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) Leadership Award. In his Facebook post today, Dr Sim said he was “deeply honoured and privileged” at receiving the prestigious award. “This recognition acknowledges the dedication, passion, and perseverance of each member of my team at […]
Dr Sim on CNY visits in Sibu
SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian yesterday (Feb 13) visited the homes of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) members in conjunction with Chinese New Year (CNY). The SUPP president, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, was accompanied by wife Datin Amar Enn Ong Siok Ean. Their first […]
Integration of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine in endocrinology
MIRI: The seamless integration of traditional Chinese medicine wisdom with cutting-edge Western medical technologies signifies the harmonious collaboration of diverse perspectives in Sarawak’s pursuit of improved healthcare outcomes, says Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier added: “The International Endocrinology in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Conference serves as a bridge connecting […]
Sim calls attention to palliative care at hospice opening
SIBU: About 2,000 paediatric cases here need some form of palliative care every year but sadly, only about 10 per cent of them receive palliative care. “Therefore, the development of palliative care is a priority for Sarawak,” said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. “The Health Department is in process of training many […]
Dr Sim tops list of state award recipients on TYT’s 87th birthday
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian heads the lists of 1,447 recipients of state awards and medals in conjunction with Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 87th birthday. Dr Sim will be conferred the Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (DA) award which carries the title ‘Datuk Amar’. Nine individuals to […]
Leaders must prioritise harmony and religious tolerance
KUCHING: The current leaders must prioritise safeguarding important values such as racial harmony, religious tolerance, and unity among the people In order for Sarawak to continue to thrive. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the current cohort of leaders, under the guidance of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]
2023 State Budget a step towards financial independence, says Dr Sim
KUCHING:The State Budget 2023 is a pathway towards Sarawak’s impending financial independence. Describing it as the largest State Budget in Sarawak’s history, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian pointed out that the budget will be focusing on house ownership; infrastructure, water, electricity and road development; and digital as well as talent development. “This […]
MBKS mayor calls for a more caring society
BY NATASHA JEE & SHAIK SHAIFUL KUCHING: The public have been urged to be more caring to those who are less fortunate in life. “I would like to appeal to the public to create a more caring society. Society needs caring people so that we are able to continue living harmoniously with each other, to […]
