Author: Jacintha Jolene

Agency aims for 30,000 cervical cancer screenings in Sarawak

KUCHING: The National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) has set its sights on conducting 30,000 screenings for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) DNA within Sarawak this year. Its target to double last year’s target of 15,000 involves intensified outreach efforts to rural areas across the state. LPPKN chairperson Datuk Seri

Guard of honour heralds new TYT appointment

KUCHING: A guard of honour was mounted in conjunction with the swearing in of Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as Sarawak’s eighth Yang di-Pertua Negeri at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) complex grounds here, on Monday. The parade mounted by the General Operations Force (PGA) 11th Battalion and inspected

District-level squads to combat drug threat

KUCHING: Efforts to combat drug abuse at the grassroots level will be strengthened through the establishment of District Anti-Drug Squads with a targetted 77,000 members this year. State Anti-Drug Squad (SKUAD) chairman Royston Valentine said there is a need to establish such squads at the district level throughout the state.

MagnumCares spreads Chinese New Year’s joy

KUCHING: MagnumCares continues its initiative, the ‘Welfare Homes Outreach’ programme, which aims to spread joy and happiness in anticipation of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. The programme, which supports senior citizens, disabled communities (PwDs), and orphans, has impacted over 20,000 lives nationwide. It operates in more than 230 welfare

Relocating Iban language study centre to local universities

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has suggested relocating the Iban language study center to local universities in Sarawak, particularly Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), to address the shortage of Iban language lecturers at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Perak. Highlighting the critical shortage issue, he mentioned that

English-Iban translation dictionary launched to preserve and develop Iban language

KUCHING: Dr Lambat Linong, research officer at the Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) and coordinator of the English-Iban translation dictionary project, pointed out that the production of the dictionary is a crucial responsibility in preserving the Iban language, ensuring its continuous development, and maintaining relevance in the current global era.

Empowering youth via impactful events

KUCHING: Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Demak Laut branch remains committed to implementing diverse programmes that empower youth and contribute to the overall prosperity of the region. In an effort to nurture future leaders and active contributors to society, the branch has planned a series of impactful programmes for

Local entrepreneurs urged to embrace green financing

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & JAMES WONG KUCHING: Entrepreneurs in Sarawak are encouraged to utilize green financing facilities to support their initiatives in transitioning to sustainable business practices, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He emphasised the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) as a crucial

Shaping Sarawak’s future with digital revolution

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & JAMES WONG KUCHING: The business community in Sarawak must stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving technology of today. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasized that since the state embraced the digital economy in 2018, there have been significant advancements in the realm

On standby mode statewide

KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) throughout Sarawak must be well prepared for all eventualities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also SDMC chairman, said SDMC secretariat has been operational 24 hours a day since early this month with the aim of monitoring all developments across