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SJKC smart classrooms to aid language learning for non-Chinese students

KUCHING: Smart classrooms are expected to be set up at the Aided Chinese Primary Schools (SJK Chung Hua) in the state, with one of the focus on assisting non-Chinese students to pick up a language which is not their mother tongue. The Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, […]

Hope Place helps sick baby

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently reached out to one and a half-month-old Danisha Dylia Daniel Abdullah at Sarawak General Hospital, addressing her abnormal heart condition. Born prematurely, Danisha faces heart and breathing challenges due to a narrow artery. Despite appearing healthy, she relies on an oxygen machine. Living in Betong without a fully equipped hospital, […]

Firemen overcome narrow road, shallow water to fight house fire

KUCHING: Firefighters faced challenging conditions today (Jan 3) as they navigated a narrow road to tackle a house fire in Kampung Hulu Sungai Bintawa, Jalan Demak here. Responding swiftly to the incident which occurred around 12.25pm, firemen from Tabuan Jaya and Padungan stations were promptly dispatched to the scene. A spokesman for the Fire and […]

System promises to enhance people’s purchasing power, foster GDP growth

KUCHING: The acceleration of a fair wage system for public officials, which was postponed last year owing to financial restrictions and significant inherited debt, was recently announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “The national debt and deficit were reduced to about 5 per cent through the combined efforts of leaders, the Cabinet, the […]

Call to review salary scheme every five years

KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) Sarawak has recommended that the new salary scheme for civil servants be reviewed every five years based on the government’s financial income. Its chairman, Jubilee Jineh, said that this proposal is seen as a proactive step to maintain fairness in the […]

Sarawak Energy bags 20 awards at MSOSH Occupational Safety and Health Awards

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has clinched a total of 20 awards at the 41st MSOSH Occupational Safety and Health Awards (MSOSH Award) held at Sunway Resort Hotel in Petaling Jaya last Nov 16. Its Senior Vice President for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), Marconi Madai, said the multiple accolades is testament to the group’s commitment […]

Missing hikers found safe and sound

KUCHING: Two men, who found themselves stranded on Mount Matang after they lost their bearings along a temple trail on Tuesday, have been found safe and sound today (Jan 3). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the 28-year-old local and 37-year-old Canadian were found safe at 2.57 pm. Both of them […]

dBazzar kicks off new year with fresh look and expansion plans

KUCHING: dBazzar, the locally developed all-in-one app, has kicked off the new year with a fresh logo, embodying a more youthful and informal look. CEO Kent Kho expressed his delight in the rebranding, highlighting the app’s role in users’ digital lifestyles. “As we step into the new year, why not embrace a new logo for […]

Govt urged to reconsider SST on traditional meds

KUCHING: The Federal Government has been urged to reconsider its decision to impose an 8% Sales and Service Tax (SST) on physiotherapy and Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) treatments, set to take effect in March 2024. Bandar Kuching MP Dr. Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen emphasises that healthcare should be viewed as an “integrated holistic ecosystem,” […]

SPM candidates urged to prioritise health amid rising Covid-19 cases

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’ Party (SUPP) Pending Branch has issued a reminder to all candidates of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) to prioritise their personal health amid the spike in Covid-19 cases. According to a press release issued on Wednesday (Jan 3), it is paramount for students to focus not only on academic preparation […]