Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

Early intervention centre launched

KUCHING: The One Stop Early Intervention Centre (Oseic) at Metrocity Matang here was officially launched today. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the centre, which could accommodate about 75 to 100 special needs children, would be managed by the Society for

RM200 million for centre of performing arts

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will spend over RM200 million to upgrade the old State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building here to become a centre of performing arts. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the allocation would be included under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). “The state government

Thank you, frontliners!

KUCHING: The huge sacrifices made by frontliners in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic and protecting Sarawak are invaluable and will be remembered until the end of time. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the pandemic was an unexpected disaster being faced by the whole world and it was

State govt passionate in preserving rich culture

KUCHING: The state government is always passionate about promoting and preserving the culture and history of Sarawak, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He stated that Sarawak is rich with history, culture and arts from the various ethnic groups across the state which should be

Satok progressing well

KUCHING: Located smack in the city centre, Satok constituency is progressing well with various development projects already completed while others are going on. Among them are Hikmah Exchange, Sungai Bintangor Bridge and Sarawak Museum complex, Pasar Seni Satok in Jalan Haji Taha, and Medan Niaga N8-KOMBES at Sarawak Youth and

Wise decision

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg made a wise decision to seek the advice of health experts on when to call the state election, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. “The chief minister made a wise decision. He knows best on what to do. “There is

Use MRP funds well

SIMANGGANG: Every committee must utilise the funds given by the state government appropriately for the benefit of all. Assistant Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis reminded, when handing over minor rural project (MRP) grants to various associations, clubs and organisations here on Friday (Oct 23). A total of RM43,000

BIB forms available at NRD offices

KUCHING: Sarawak National Registration Department (NRD) will assist the state government in the distribution of Bantuan Ibu Bersalin (BIB) forms beginning next month. The forms will be available at all 52 NRD branches throughout the state. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said

Ministry to submit citizenship applications

ABANDONED CHILDREN KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) will submit citizenship applications for four children under the care of welfare institution Rumah Kanak-Kanak (RKK) Toh Puan Hajah Norkiah here. Its Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the four children have no identification document

Solving stateless issues

KUCHING: Sarawak seeks to reinstate both the Special Committee on Citizenship under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution and a Special Task Force to resolve the issue of stateless children and natives with no identification documents. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah