Sibu MP needs to highlight town’s problems in Parliament
SIBU: So, you want to be a member of parliament (MP) for Sibu? But there is a condition, which is, the elected representative must make sure to highlight the existence of Sibu and the problems faced by the town in Parliament. As it is, apparently Malayans don’t seem to know Sibu exists. Sibu Municipal Council […]
Vote so that your voices are heard, Dr Sim tells youths
KUCHING: The younger generation have to come out and vote on November 19 (polling day) to make their voices heard. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian urged the young ones to grab the opportunity this coming election to elect politicians that can strongly represent Sarawakians in the Parliament. “If […]
Mental health issues take precedence at World Counselling Day
KUCHING: Emotional and mental health issues should be prioritised by the masses, including frontline officers. Speaking at the state-level World Counselling Day seminar on Wednesday (Oct 19), Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the ability for everyone to help themselves was the first step in developing crucial helping skills. “Emphasis on emotional […]
Bintulu Port chief hopes to encourage more to utilise English as communication medium
KUCHING: English must be utilised as a medium of communication and language of knowledge. In stressing this, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB) group chief executive officer Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah said the use of the language must be appreciated. He said this when handing over his book – a collection of poems – titled ‘Poems […]
Citizen firefighters from Ulu Krian who put out longhouse fire given ‘Hero Bomba’ award
KUCHING: Six residents from Ulu Krian longhouse in Saratok were given the ‘Hero Bomba’ award for their part in putting out a fire on Wednesday (Sept 14). The six were Joan Jantai, Petrus Abert Kendawang, Abednego Figo August, Johnny Jerah and Galau Edward Sie. They acted quickly to prevent a fire that broke out in […]
NCD – main cause of death
KUCHING: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) is the main cause of death in Malaysia, including in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the prevalence of NCD risk factors among Malaysians was from cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, which accounted for about nine million deaths among men and women under the age of 60. […]
Dr Sim thinks it’s about time to up ADUN’s allowance
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian welcomes the announcement by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for agreeing in principle to increase the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting allowance for assemblyperson. Dr Sim, who is also the Batu Kawah assemblyman, said it was appropriate to increase the allowance as […]
Beauty queens get to hear Sarawak’s plans
KUCHING: Beauty queens from across the world have now come to know about how Sarawak is charting a path to becoming an advanced region by the year 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian took time out to expound on the state’s plans when the organising committee of the 25th Miss Tourism International […]
New trial date for Dr Sim’s defamation suit
BY GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: A new trial date has been set by the Kuching High Court for the defamation suit filed by Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian against Michael Kong, special assistant to Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen. Kuching High Court Judicial Commissioner Alexander Siew […]
Family member, caregiver allowed in hospital
By Natasha Jee & Annabell Naja Tommy KUCHING: Sarawak has decided to follow the Ministry of Health’s policy on visits from caregivers and visitors to hospitals. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that a discussion has been held with the Sarawak Health Department recently to look into the matter. “I have discussed […]
