Mental health open day Oct 21
SIBU: The Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Sibu Hospital will organise World Mental Health Day 2023 on Oct 21, from 8am to 1pm, at the Rejang Hall and Sibu Hospital Specialist Clinic’s ground.Organising chairman Dr Daniel Wong Teck Lung said the programme will incorporate an ‘open day’ clinic concept and is open to the […]
Abdul Hadi’s health deteriorating, says son
KUALA TERENGGANU: PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s health is deteriorating and he is currently in a hospital for treatment. This message was conveyed by his son, Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi, through a post on his Facebook page this morning. “Please pray for my father’s recovery. His health deteriorated slightly before the Aidiladha, and […]
Astana Negeri assures Taib’s well-being, dismisses health speculations
KUCHING: The Astana Negeri Sarawak has issued a statement to provide reassurance that the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, is in good health and well-being. Private Secretary to the Governor of Sarawak Junih Salleh Ahmad released the statement in response to circulating speculations on various social media platforms and online news […]
Ageing, a hidden time bomb
It’s not how old you are. It’s how you are old. – Jules Renard, French author Ageing is one factor we humans have in common and cannot avoid. However, ageing remains one of life’s most overlooked and under-discussed issues. As we grow older, we face new challenges, experiences, and perspectives that shape our existence. Despite […]
Anlene roadshows on bone health care
SIBU: As part of a campaign, Anlene is currently activating nationwide roadshows to encourage Malaysians to be more mobile while taking care of their bone health. A three-day roadshow will be held at Farley supermarket here starting today (Mar 3) from 8 am to 8 pm. Senior area sales executive of Fonterra Brands Malaysia (Fonterra) […]
No plans to reinstate GST: Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no plans to reinstate the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or introduce any other broad-based consumption tax as a means of addressing the national debt issue, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said other measures will be taken in the effort to reduce […]
Miri MRC team pays visit to two underprivileged families
MIRI: The Welfare, Health and Community Sub-Committee of Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch visited two underprivileged families in Piasau Utara and Sealine Senadin Jaya recently. Sub-Committee chairman Dr Uma delivered a short talk that covered the dangers of plastics, importance of cleanliness and healthy food. This was followed by a briefing from Roslan Ali […]
State committed to worker health and safety
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to supporting and prioritising the health, safety and well-being of employees at their respective workplace. “It cannot be denied that health and safety at work are important factors in every sector that must be taken seriously,” said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas. “If those two factors are […]
Help realise health metropolis vision: Sim
KUCHING: The RM10million Zuellig Pharma Kuching distribution centre is not just a dedicated pharmaceutical warehouse but also in line with Sarawak’s aspiration for better healthcare. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said even though there are still perceptions that Sarawakians are living in the so-called ‘jungle of Borneo’ with a small population, it […]
Abang Johari advises public to continue mask up
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has advised the public to continue to wear a face mask despite the government having made its use optional in most places. “As we all know that the Covid-19 situation has improved and the wearing of face masks in enclosed spaces is now optional… And […]
