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Dr Sim on CNY visits in Sibu

SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian yesterday (Feb 13) visited the homes of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) members in conjunction with Chinese New Year (CNY). The SUPP president, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, was accompanied by wife Datin Amar Enn Ong Siok Ean. Their first […]

Integration of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine in endocrinology

MIRI: The seamless integration of traditional Chinese medicine wisdom with cutting-edge Western medical technologies signifies the harmonious collaboration of diverse perspectives in Sarawak’s pursuit of improved healthcare outcomes, says Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier added: “The International Endocrinology in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine Conference serves as a bridge connecting […]

Sim calls attention to palliative care at hospice opening

SIBU: About 2,000 paediatric cases here need some form of palliative care every year but sadly, only about 10 per cent of them receive palliative care. “Therefore, the development of palliative care is a priority for Sarawak,” said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. “The Health Department is in process of training many […]

Dr Sim tops list of state award recipients on TYT’s 87th birthday

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian heads the lists of 1,447 recipients of state awards and medals in conjunction with Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 87th birthday. Dr Sim will be conferred the Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (DA) award which carries the title ‘Datuk Amar’. Nine individuals to […]

Leaders must prioritise harmony and religious tolerance

KUCHING: The current leaders must prioritise safeguarding important values such as racial harmony, religious tolerance, and unity among the people In order for Sarawak to continue to thrive. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the current cohort of leaders, under the guidance of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]

2023 State Budget a step towards financial independence, says Dr Sim

KUCHING:The State Budget 2023 is a pathway towards Sarawak’s impending financial independence. Describing it as the largest State Budget in Sarawak’s history, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian pointed out that the budget will be focusing on house ownership; infrastructure, water, electricity and road development; and digital as well as talent development. “This […]

MBKS mayor calls for a more caring society

BY NATASHA JEE & SHAIK SHAIFUL KUCHING: The public have been urged to be more caring to those who are less fortunate in life. “I would like to appeal to the public to create a more caring society. Society needs caring people so that we are able to continue living harmoniously with each other, to […]

Sibu MP needs to highlight town’s problems in Parliament

SIBU: So, you want to be a member of parliament (MP) for Sibu? But there is a condition, which is, the elected representative must make sure to highlight the existence of Sibu and the problems faced by the town in Parliament. As it is, apparently Malayans don’t seem to know Sibu exists. Sibu Municipal Council […]

Vote so that your voices are heard, Dr Sim tells youths

KUCHING: The younger generation have to come out and vote on November 19 (polling day) to make their voices heard. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian urged the young ones to grab the opportunity this coming election to elect politicians that can strongly represent Sarawakians in the Parliament. “If […]

Mental health issues take precedence at World Counselling Day

KUCHING: Emotional and mental health issues should be prioritised by the masses, including frontline officers. Speaking at the state-level World Counselling Day seminar on Wednesday (Oct 19), Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the ability for everyone to help themselves was the first step in developing crucial helping skills. “Emphasis on emotional […]