Integration of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine in endocrinology

20 November 2023

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

Wonda Coffee achieves new world record

20 November 2023

MIRI: Wonda Coffee, a leading Malaysian ready-to-drink coffee brand, has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the “World’s Longest Magazine,” measuring an impressive 715.2 cm. This record forms part of their innovative ‘Kopi Tarik’ campaign, a collaboration with Marketing Magazine Malaysia. The special September issue of the magazine, styled

Red Crescent supports families’ health, welfare

20 November 2023

MIRI: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch’s Welfare, Health, and Community Sub-Committee recently visited two economically disadvantaged families in Lambir. The visit aimed to provide education and health assistance to these families. The Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Uma Devi, gave a talk highlighting the “Dangers of Plastics,” the importance of

Budget 2024: High expectations across the board

20 November 2023

SIBU: Community leaders throughout the state are optimistic about the 2024 State Budget, anticipating broad-ranging benefits for the people across Sarawak. However, they also expressed the need for specific sectors and priorities to receive emphasis and primary attention under the budget. Penghulu Mirza Mohamad said one of the sectors which

Leaders expect Premier to unveil people-centric budget

19 November 2023

KUCHING: State and youth leaders believe the 2024 State Budget to be tabled by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Monday will be a people-centric package. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said apart from being a people-centre budget, it will

Python captured from backyard fence

19 November 2023

MIRI: A 65-year-old man from Lorong 2A, Piasau Phase 2, here has a shock of his life when he spotted a huge two-metre long python, balancing on his backyard fence, this morning. The massive reptile was spotted at around 7.30 am, slithering across his backyard fence, while the man was

Python caught, released to the wild

18 November 2023

MIRI: A housewife from Kampung Muhibbah, Kuala Naram was shocked when she spotted a sneaky snake at her front yard early this morning. It was believed that the 2.5-metre long python was making its way into the housewife’s chicken pen, located not far from the house. After spotting the snake,

450 needy students receive aid vouchers

18 November 2023

BINTULU: A total of 450 students from poor families in Tatau District have been selected to receive vouchers for the purchase of school uniforms and shoes from Sarawak Foundation worth RM90,000. These students were from 14 secondary and primary schools in this district. On hand to present these vouchers on

Collab on anti-bribery management system inked

15 November 2023

MIRI: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an appropriate management system known as Anti-Bribery Management System or ABMS MS ISO 37001:2016 was signed between the Miri City Council (MCC) and the Institute Integrity Malaysia (IIM) on Wednesday. With this MoU, MCC through its leadership commitment, could establish a culture

Author: Margaret Ringgit