THE Education Ministry (MoE) has approved the construction of a university hospital under Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) in Kota Samarahan. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Dr Annuar Rapaee said the hospital would be able to provide various health services including expert and specialised services. “Kota Samarahan has been
ASSISTANT Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Abdullah Saidol has commended Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei for revealing his thoughts on the proposed amendment to the Sarawak State Constitution, which was tabled in the DUN sitting on Tuesday. “The courage and honesty of
The 18th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on its second day of sitting observed a moment of silence in honour of the late former Kedup assemblyman Datuk Frederick Bayoi Manggie, who passed away on Sept 21. DUN Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar introduced the brief moment prior to the
NEW natural attractions in Bau such as Satow Waterfall, Bronang Waterfall, Oyak Muot Waterfall, and Libuan Pinomu should be packaged with other major attractions in the district to provide a comprehensive experience for visitors. Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting said accessibility and basic facilities, such as
A Malaysia Sports School (SSM) should be implemented in Sarawak to provide better facilities for students here to excel in sports, especially considering that the state has produced many world-class athletes. Assistant Minister for Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee said SSMs were fully equipped with facilities compared
STATE Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar dismissed a motion by Irene Mary Chang Oi Ling (DAP-Bukit Assek) in the DUN sitting on Tuesday (Nov 10). Chang’s motion sought the state government to make a full disclosure to the august House on the agreed terms of
STATE Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar dismissed two motions by David Wong Kee Woan (DAP-Pelawan) in the DUN sitting on Tuesday (Nov 10). The first motion by Wong called upon Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg not to call for a state election
The state government has submitted a proposal to the National Security Council (MKN) on upgrading facilities at hospitals in Bau, Serian, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Kapit, and Limbang to enable them to treat Covid-19 patients. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this was proposed upon learning from
The strategies formulated by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) can also be implemented in the event of other pandemics in the future. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said SDMC had formed strategies such as increasing the State Health Department’s (JKNS) testing capacity, providing laboratory equipment, and
KUCHING: The 2021 budget should specifically outline allocations provided for Chinese primary and independent schools nation-wide, said Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee. “In the last two federal budgets, there was specific mention of allocations for Chinese primary schools and Chinese independent schools.
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