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Bubur kacang for Kampung Semerah Padi villagers

KUCHING: The month of Ramadan was further enlivened with the distribution of 500 containers of bubur kacang or mung bean porridge to the residents of Kampung Semerah Padi. The programme named Rewang Kampungku Lit organised by the non-governmental organisation (NGO), Nexgen Petra Jaya was a success with the cooperation of

Journalists body distributes bubur lambuk

MIRI: Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin distributed a total of 350 packs of bubur lambuk during the Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA)’s inaugural programme, ‘Sumbangsih Ramadan Media Sarawak 2023’  held at Dewan Masjid An Nur Kampung Pujut Tanjong Batu yesterday. A total of 50 food baskets were

50 packs of pre-dawn meals distributed

MIRI: A total 50 packs of pre-dawn meals to Miri Hospital and Miri Central Police station (CPS) were distributed on Saturday by Persatuan Kebajikan Prihatin Miri. The programme was part of their ‘Wow Terjah Sahur’, with objective to alleviate the burden of vulnerable people who are working long hours shift

Request for full-time swimming coach in Miri

MIRI: Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin is appealing the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) to place a full-time swimming coach here to make Miri as a centre of excellence for swimming. “I believe with a full-time swimming coach for this division, it will help to strengthen and

Research centre commences clinical trial

KUCHING: The Clinical Research Centre, Sarawak General Hospital (CRC SGH) began its First-in-Human (FIH) Clinical Trial on Friday (Apr 6). The FIH clinical trial was led by Consultant Medical Oncologist and Head of Radiotherapy & Oncology Department of SGH Dr Voon Pei Jye. CRC SGH is the first site in

Sarawak stays firm against detrimental influences

KUCHING: Sarawak remains firm in safeguarding against any detrimental influences that can ‘spread cancer’ in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak wants to maintain its strong mutual understanding among the racial groups in the state. “That is why we use our immigration power.

Delegate education and healthcare matters under state control

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has requested to have administrative control over education and healthcare matters within the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this includes running the operation of the hospital and recruitment. “What we say is, why not administratively, you delegate the power to

Crucial to embrace new economy

KUCHING: Malaysia must embrace the new economy to revitalise its economy, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said looking at the world now, it is shifting towards hydrogen and therefore the country must move into the new economy. “Our country is not that big as

Miri Malaysian Red Crescent reaches families in need

MIRI: The Welfare, Health, and Community Sub-Committee (WH&CS) of the Miri Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) recently carried out a meaningful charity project by visiting two needy families at Tudan Desaras Phase 6 and Permyjaya. According to a press release today (April 8), during both visits, which were led by the

Limbang CPPC now fully operational

LIMBANG: The Limbang Collection, Processing, and Packaging Centre (CPPC) is now fully operational and expected to provide convenience to farmers in the area. The Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the CPPC project, which has been delayed for almost two years from