Swinburne Sarawak hosts impactful panel discussion on mental health
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus organised a mental health panel discussion to eliminate negative attitudes towards mental health here. It was hosted by the Swinburne Postgraduate Research Society (PGRS) in collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS), it was attended by more than 50 participants recently. The university said the discussion […]
Dialogue to clear fishing boundary confusion
MIRI: Following the confusion over the boundaries for fishing activities within the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park, a dialogue was held on Monday (Jan 17). The meeting was chaired by Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. It involved the Sarawak Fishing Vessels Association (SFVA), the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), the Department of Marine Fisheries […]
Authorities still in discussion on tightening of SOPs in Bintulu
KUCHING: On whether Bintulu will tighten the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in response to the recent uptick of Covid-19 cases there, the authorities are still discussing the prevention measures and swab test procedures, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “Regarding Bintulu’s sudden increase of 34 confirmed Covid-19 cases on Aug 11, we have […]
State short of 3,000 teachers
KUCHING: Sarawak is short of more than 3,000 teachers, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit’s (Ukas) report, the minister said this after receiving a courtesy call from SMK Tebakang Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) exco members on Monday (May 3). The purpose of the visit […]
Border closure no hindrance to trade
BY ZARINA ABDULLAH SERIAN: Closure of the country’s borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic does not hinder Malaysia’s joint ventures and trade with Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. The Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to East Asia Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said to further strengthen joint ventures and trade between Malaysia and East Asia, he […]
Discussion with Transport Ministry soon
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) will discuss with the Transport Ministry on the Sarawak government’s request to extend permits for tour buses from 12 to 15 years, said its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “Sarawak’s request for the duration of the permit to be equivalent to that of Peninsular Malaysia’s now […]
Decision on haj to be known on June 11
PUTRAJAYA: The decision on whether Malaysia will send pilgrims for the haj season this year will be announced on Thursday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. Also to be announced on Thursday is the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on congregational and Friday prayers during the recovery […]
