Unregistered health products threaten consumers
KUCHING: It’s really important to let people know about the dangers of unregistered health products, so they can make informed choices and keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that it is timely for the Aram Berambeh Farmasi 2023 programme to address the pressing issue of […]
Sarawak under GPS the best example: Sim
SIBU: The progress enjoyed by Sarawak under the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) serves as the best example for states within Malaysia. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, the use of the Iban phrase ‘Segulai Sejalai’ as the slogan for national unity has made Sarawak proud. The Prime Minister has […]
Dr Sim: Midwifery deserves more attention and recognition
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Midwifery is an essential aspect of medicine that deserves more attention and recognition, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Sarawak Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government pointed out that midwives not only played a critical role for mothers and newborns, but for […]
Healthcare services to better suit local needs
KUCHING: Sarawak is able to overcome the shortcomings in the healthcare systems in the state if it were given health autonomy. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said with autonomy, the state would be able to plan out healthcare services that are more suited to its needs. “(We can do so) without being […]
Uggah: Treasure the melting pot that Sarawak is
KUCHING: Each celebration of the multi religious community in Sarawak is an occasion to strengthen its culture and to learn from each other so as to maintain the peace and harmony of Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said with Sarawak being a multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-religious society, the peace, harmony and unity […]
Sarawakian heads American College of Cardiology
KUCHING: Sarawak cardiologist Dr Alan Fong has been elected as the chairman of the American College of Cardiology. In congratulating Dr Fong, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the appointment was an honour for Sarawak’s medical faculty because the selection was made by more than 50,000 professionals from all over the world. […]
Dr Soon commended for loyalty to party
SIBU: Members of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) have been urged to emulate their veteran, Datuk Dr Soon Choon Teck, who is said to be very loyal to the party. Its president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said, Dr Soon has remained with the party up until now, under all circumstances, no matter […]
Sarawak in dire need of nurses
SIBU: Sarawak needs more nurses especially in acute care, specialised care and for placement in rural clinics said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier noted that the nurse service ratio in Sarawak is at a rate of 3.16 per 1,000 residents based on the population of Sarawak in 2020, which is 2,907,500 […]
Hoping for Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office in China
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian hopes a Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office can be set up in China in the near future. Commenting on the success of the first Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) in the City of Lion, he said it had become a platform to market Sarawak […]
Danish firm to carry out flood risk study in Sibu
DENMARK: The Sarawak government has appointed a Danish company, Ramboll, to conduct a flood risk assessment study under the Sibu Cloudburst Masterplan. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said stage 1 of the Cloudburst Masterplan study focuses on existing data analysis, flood risk modelling, mapping, and assessment for the planned site study area […]
