Author: Tania Lam

Childcare centres important

In this modern era when most families have two working parents, the need for childcare centres, especially those at workplaces is evident. In previous times, it was common for members of the extended family to mind the children while their parents worked, but this may not be a viable option

Adapt to changing trends

KUCHING: The Land and Survey Department (JTS) Sarawak has to adapt to changing trends as it faces complex developments in urban areas, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that with many different types of new buildings emerging in urban areas such as SoHo (small office,

Our welfare top priority

Despite its focus on driving Sarawak towards achieving a high-income and developed status, the state government has not once forgotten or marginalised the people under its care. The welfare of the community has always been in Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s mind, with the implementation of various

Enhancing wellbeing, welfare of the elderly

In the light of the ageing population with senior citizens expected to comprise 16 percent of Sarawak’s population by 2030, the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) initiative has been approved with the aim of enhancing the wellbeing and welfare of the state’s elderly. A total of RM24.4 million has been allocated

Thumbs-up for Kenyalang Gold Card

By 2030, it is expected that 16 per cent of Sarawak’s population will be senior citizens. With this in mind, the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC), a statewide initiative which aims to enhance the welfare and wellbeing of Sarawak’s elderly aged 60 and above, has been approved by the state government

Access to international schooling for all

The Sarawak government will establish five international residential schools in efforts to improve the younger generation’s standard of education and empower them to further their studies at world-renowned universities. Being all-inclusive, this especially provides access for children with high potential from low-income (B40) and middle-income (M40) families or those in

Can it be achieved peacefully?

SARAWAK INDEPENDENCE KUCHING: The main challenge facing Sarawak’s independence movement is how it can be achieved in a peaceful manner, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. “We want independence because we want our wealth back, and the legal framework to protect our wealth,” he said. He was speaking at

The ABC’s & ‘do re mi’ of independence

KUCHING: There are several realities that need to be considered with regards to whether Sarawakians are ready for independence, said Movement of Change Sarawak (MoCS) president Francis Paul Siah. Going back to basics, he referred to these fundamentals as the ABC’s and ‘do re mi’ of independence. “The ‘A’ is

Tok Nan – A leader fondly remembered

KUCHING: Today marks the third anniversary of the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem’s passing – Sarawak’s former chief minister and a leader very much loved and respected by the people. Just mention ‘Tok Nan’ many would reminisce, fondly remembering him as a firm yet humble man of great calibre, with

Partnership to empower women

KUCHING: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kuala Lumpur with a leading women’s association, Stellavingze Global, to provide women with financial solutions that suit their lifestyle choices and financial priorities. With this collaboration, the bank seeks to help affluent Malaysian women