Author: Natasha Jee

TYT joins PDRM personnel for Ramadan breaking-of-fast ceremony

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar participated in a breaking-of-fast ceremony with the the personnel of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Sarawak Contingent at the Al-Mujahiddin Mosque, Tabuan Jaya Police Housing Complex here, yesterday (Apr 5). The event marks an annual activity of the

Miri Airport to have new aerobridges by 2025

KUCHING: Upgrading works for the pavement and replacement of a new aerobridge at Bay 3 of the Miri Airport is underway with the aim to enhance safety and efficiency. Sarawak Transport minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the project was funded by the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB). “As

SEDC distributes ‘duit raya’ to children

KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) continues its corporate social responsibility programme by providing assistance to the less fortunate during Ramadan. A total of 84 children from the Datuk Amar Hajah Laila Taib Welfare Complex here received ‘duit raya’ and school supplies during a ceremony at a hotel here last

Citizenship issues: Talk to Meradong District Office officers

BINTANGOR: Residents in Meradong having problems with getting their identity documents should approach the Meradong District Office for assistance. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said there is a special task force (STF) that is always ready to assist in handling identity document issues. “STF will also open a counter

Autistic can do with more help, says Sim

KUCHING: Autism can be tough on the afflicted and their loved ones, especially when you have to reconcile with the fact that they can never get to be as ‘normal’ as you want them to be. Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN) adviser Datuk Sim

Don’t take law into own hands, says Julau MP

KUCHING: Another Sarawak politician has expressed shock and dismay over the recent act of violence involving a Molotov cocktail at a KK Super Mart in Jalan Satok, here. Datuk Larry Sng, the Julau MP, said as a fellow Sarawakian, he never expected to see this happen in his state. “Our

Sarawakians told to treasure state’s peace and harmony  

KUCHING: Don’t ever take Sarawak’s prevailing peace and stability for granted. This advice to the people came from Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who said Sarawak is a peaceful and harmonious state which allows the people to focus on nation building. “Thanks to the Malaysian Armed Forces

Close Putrajaya-Sarawak rapport to benefit state in healthcare

KUCHING: The close cooperation between the federal and Sarawak governments will see more inclusive and equitable development for all, particularly in healthcare. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said one of the projects is the construction of the Sarawak Cancer Centre.    “This is among the high-impact initiatives that

Comprehensive dental care for autistic children

KUCHING: Today is World Autism Awareness Day, a reminder of the importance of celebrating neurodiversity and creating welcoming environments in dental care for autistic individuals. In connection with this, dental lecturers at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Dr. Nurul Aliaa Ahmad Fauzi and

TYT breaks fast with Premier  

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi attended the ‘Sungkei Perdana’ ceremony at Astana Negeri last night. The event also attended by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Open and his wife Puan Sri Datuk