Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

Resolving traffic congestion on Sg Tapan/Kuching Central

KUCHING: A Special Traffic Task Force under the state Ministry of Transport has come up with five interim and long-term measures to overcome the traffic congestion at the Sg Tapang/Kuching Central area. Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin noted that the public have been complaining about the traffic congestion at the

Winners of Preschool Kids Got Talent 2020

KUCHING: Baptisa Emmanuel Korintus from SJK (C) Kai Chung Bintangor won the Special Talent Award in the Sarawak Preschool Kids Got Talent (SPKGT) 2020 event. The prize was presented by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah to an adult representative from the school

Early intervention centre almost reach full capacity

KUCHING: The recently launched One Stop Early Intervention Centre (Oseic) at Metrocity Matang here has reached almost 100 percent capacity with 99 registered children. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the centre could accommodate for 100 special needs children at maximum. “Of

Many kindies, childcare centres to close next year

KUCHING: Many early childhood institutions (IPAKKs) in the state are expected to shut down their operations next year due to Covid-19 pandemic. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said during the implementation of the movement control order (MCO), IPAKKs were instructed to close.

Malaysian children among global summit winners

TOKYO: Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) held the Kid Witness News (KWN) Global Summit 2020 online from Nov 21 to Nov 22. A total of 26 children from six schools in four countries, as well as teachers and other participants attended this two-day event.  Malaysia was represented by Terengganu’s Kuala Besut Secondary

Students, KPJ Miri contribute to the less fortunate

MIRI: Three inspiring 17-year-old students started their own non-profitable charity donation to help the less fortunate people in Lapok area here. The students are known as Emma, Sonia and Janoniva from St Columba’s National Secondary School. Hearing this, KPJ Miri Specialist Hospital offered a helping hand in the programme which

Charity sale until Jan 5 next year

KUCHING: Greenzone Hygiene Sdn Bhd has started a charity sale this month, from last Saturday (Dec 5) which will end on Jan 5 next year. The theme “Greenzone for Hope” aims not only to help the needy community, but also to motivate the society during this pandemic. “It has always

Centre for craft products soon

TATAU: A collection and trading centre for craft products will be established here, said Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He said the centre will be set up by upgrading an old building next to Tatau District Office. “It is important for the local community to

Sarawak Women & Family Department to implement anti-corruption plan

KUCHING: Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS) will implement the Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) for five years, beginning next year. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the plan was an anti-corruption policy document, aimed to address the problems and weaknesses of governance,

Sarawakians’ aspirations achieved

KUCHING: The aspirations of Sarawakians have been achieved and embedded in the terms of the commercial settlement agreement between Sarawak government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said prior to the formation of Malaysia, Sarawak already had laws regulating oil mining on