6,150 food aid given out in Batu Kawa

KUCHING: Another 1,000 sets of food aid had been distributed by Kuching District Office together with Kuching Disaster Management Committee Friday under the Sarawak government’s State Food Aid programme. As of yesterday, Kuching District Office and Kuching Disaster Management Committee have distributed a total of 6,150 food aid packages to the needy at Batu Kawa […]

‘Dr Annuar truthful about funds’

KUCHING: Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee was telling the truth when he said that Covid-19 relief funds did not go into the bank account of his Nangka service centre. In stating this, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said a leaked memo dated April 3 […]

Three important things for public to observe

KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian yesterday listed three important things that the public must observe in coping with the Covid-19 outbreak in the state. They are, according to him, social distancing, practising good personal hygiene and avoiding big gatherings. “For personal hygiene, some people talk about hand sanitisers. […]

‘SUPP will not betray Sarawak’

Sibu: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will continue to fight for Sarawak, said its president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “SUPP adheres to the spirit of its predecessors to create a party for Sarawakians and continues to fight for Sarawak rights. “Over the years since its existence, the party has been facing ups and […]

SUPP incumbents to defend seats

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will defend its seven existing seats in the next state election. However, the party’s president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said he could not reveal the details all at once. “What I can say is that all the incumbents will defend their seats. Other details will come out […]

Return state’s health autonomy

KUCHING: The termination of service contract of two Sarawakian medical officers (MOs) in Sibu has caught the attention of Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The two MOs Dr Wong Woan Hui and Dr Bong Ing Hui who had served in Sibu Hospital, brought up the issue of their contract […]

Have money, will develop

KUCHING: Strong economy and racial unity are the main keys to the state’s prosperity and progress. Hence, Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, encouraged Sarawakians to heed Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s urging to remain united in order to progress in the next 10 years […]