Author: Ma Chee Seng

Bandar Kuching MP commends civil service pay revision

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has expressed his appreciation for the government’s decision to revise the pay of civil servants, marking the first adjustment in 12 years. Yii said it is important to recognise the crucial role played by civil servants in effectively implementing government policies.

Tragic drowning incident claims life of toddler

SERIAN: A one-year-and-seven-month-old boy drowned in Kampung Bunan Pondok, Mongkos, here on Thursday morning. According to Serian District police chief DSP Neil Beginda, at about 8.50 am, authorities were alerted by the medical officer on duty at the Bunan Gega Health Clinic regarding the incident. “The child fell into a

Four aliens caught and deported

LUNDU: Four undocumented foreign nationals attempting to enter Malaysia were successfully apprehended by the Malaysian Army (TDM) in the Ops Awas/Keris Parang Sector here on May 2. They were detained during patrols conducted by a Sub-Unit of the First Infantry Division Formation, alongside members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces,

Establish formal role for opposition leader

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to create an official position for the leader of the opposition in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN), a structure that mirrors the one in Parliament. Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has called for this change to bolster the opposition’s role in scrutinising and

Chong appointed as APM honorary deputy commissioner

KUCHING: Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has been appointed as the honorary deputy commissioner of the Civil Defence Force (APM) Sarawak, marking a significant step in his service to the community. The appointment letter was presented to him by Maj. (CD) Wan Khairul Zakwan Wan Tajudden, the Kuching District Civil

Raising awareness on cervical cancer

KUCHING: A cervical cancer screening and awareness campaign was organised for the community in Baleh by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) in collaboration with the ROSE Foundation and Pertubuhan Komuniti Harapan Orang Ulu Kuching (PKHOUK). The campaign introduced the HPV PCR self-sampling method for early cervical cancer detection where over 100

Chong concerned over ‘drastic’ pay rise for civil servants

KUCHING: The decision by the federal government to raise the salaries of civil servants was to the concern of Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen. Viewing it as drastic, the Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman foresees that it could create issues whereby the private sector is pressured to follow suit.

TVS to premiere “Guru Luar Biasa” documentary series on May 15

KUCHING: TVS is set to launch its documentary series titled “Guru Luar Biasa” (Extraordinary Teachers) starting May 15 which will be aired for six weeks on every Wednesday at 5.30 pm on Channel 122 Astro, Unifi TV, and MYTV. The documentary aims to shed light on the pivotal role of

Snowdan encourages Iban community to showcase cultural heritage

KUCHING: The Dayak Iban community in Sarawak should take pride in their cultures, customs and traditions, says Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts noted that “being one of the indigenous tribes in Borneo, we should be proud of our own identity by displaying

Struggling family of 12 faces financial hardship

KUCHING: Hope Place recently came to the aid of a family of 12 residing in Kpg Mundai, Padawan, through the provision of food aid, children’s milk powder, and school supplies. “Jenny Bandang, 36, and her husband Enga, 37, are facing significant financial constrain as they strive to provide for their