Doctors can be trained as cardiologists locally: Dr Sim
KUCHING: The Sarawak Heart Centre (SHC) has produced 45 cardiologists since its establishment. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said judging from the number of cardiologists produced, it means that doctors can be trained here locally. “Since the setting up of SHC, apart from the treatment provided, we have produced 45 cardiologists. “It […]
State worked hard for its money: Sim
KUCHING: Sarawak had to work hard for its money due to not having enough support from the federal government previously. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this in turn gave the state the impetus to, as announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, collect its highest revenue in […]
Grand Chap Goh Mei celebration back in Siniawan
KUCHING: The grand celebration of Chap Goh Mei at the Siniawan old bazaar will return on Sunday (Feb 5) after two years of Covid-19 restrictions. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the celebration will start in the morning with the annual Ah-Nyong (Chinese goddess GuanYin) traditional street procession that […]
Deputy Premier Dr Sim and wife make CNY visits in Sibu
SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian and his wife Datin Enn Ong paid several Chinese New Year visits to community leaders and chairman of associations here on Monday (Jan 30). Dr Sim, who is also the president of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), made his first stop at the residence of Deputy […]
Visiting culture must be preserved; goes well with M’sia Madani concept
BINTULU: The visiting culture in conjunction with the celebrations of the multi-racial community in Sarawak is crucial in fostering a spirit of unity. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the concept of unity in diversity goes well with the Malaysia Madani concept introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Hence, the […]
Thousands throng Dewan MBKS for joint CNY open house
KUCHING: About 5,000 visitors from various walks of life thronged the joint Chinese New Year open house organised by the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). The open house, which was held at Dewan MBKS, Jalan Padungan here today, was attended by Deputy […]
Dr Sim: Health autonomy is complex matter; it has to be comprehensive
KUCHING: Health autonomy is a complex matter, and a very comprehensive discussion is needed to achieve the parameter of autonomy, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim said some of the issues concerning the matter include funding for operations, equipment, and qualified manpower, aside from healthcare services and regulations. “The implementation […]
Come back and serve S’wak, professionals told
KUCHING: Sarawakians working abroad should reconsider new career opportunities in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said young professionals who are working and living outside Sarawak, made their choice (of working abroad) in the past due to the absence of career opportunities locally. Previously, they may not have had the opportunity […]
Solid waste management takes financial toll on councils
KUCHING: Every year local councils have to deal with some 718,456 tons of municipal waste which means having to fork out a tidy sum from their revenue to deal with the problem. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian fears with solid waste collection increasing each year this will have a negative effect on […]
More traffic wardens to be assigned to deal with traffic
KUCHING: South Kuching City Council (MBKS) traffic wardens will be added to deal with heavy congestion, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said, additional traffic wardens are necessary due to the constraints of MBKS which only has six traffic wardens and six traffic motorcycles. Dr Sim said the initiative to add […]
