KUCHING: The abolition of the mandatory death penalty in the country is good and a progressive move which augurs well with the times. In stating this, Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) chairman Datuk Dr John Lau congratulated parliament for giving judges discretionary powers. “The crux of this Bill is to abolish
KUCHING: We can all do our part to help limit climate change..One of the ways to do so, is of course, by practising the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. In the case of Ha-Mim Marzuki, a 54-year-old retiree who hails from Simunjan, he transforms recycled items into exquisite and distinctive
KUCHING: Eight members of the Yayasan Sarawak board of trustees who were appointed effective January 1 this year received their letters of appointment here Monday. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the chairman of Yayasan Sarawak’s board of trustees handed over the appointment letters in a brief ceremony
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has called for a bigger effort in empowering women especially those involved in small and medium-sized businesses. He said these groups of women should be assisted further so that they can develop their businesses and at the same time earn an additional income.
KUCHING: The federal government is currently exploring the possibility of handing over the administration of education and healthcare matters to the Sabah and Sarawak governments. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that further discussions were needed between the relevant federal and state ministries to determine the scope of
KUCHING: Clarity is being sought on how state land in Sabah and Sarawak which had been handed over to the federal government but remain undeveloped are to be handed back to both states. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change has therefore been asked to finalise the mechanism
KUCHING: The federal government is currently exploring the possibility of handing over the administration of education and healthcare matters to the Sabah and Sarawak governments. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that further discussions were needed between the relevant federal and state ministries to determine the scope of
KUCHING: The community here showed their support for parents and their autistic children by participating in an early morning walk and run. The programme organised by three autism advocacy groups namely, Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) Resource and Education Centre, Pusat Integrasi Pintar (PIP) and Kuching Apple Talent Development and Welfare
KUCHING: The corporate sector and companies have been called to provide more opportunities for capable autistic individuals to become interns or trainees and subsequently be offered jobs. Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) vice president Cynthia Jee said it is hoped there will be more ‘autism buddies’ who are willing to give chances
KUCHING: Sarawak’s need to have a Women and Children’s Hospital will be brought forward to the Federal government through the Ministry of Health (MOH) for consideration. Deputy Minister of Health Lukanisman Awang Sauni said it is because Sarawak is the only state in the country that does not have such
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