Over 101k individuals have received second booster dose
KUCHING: A total of 101,313 eligible individuals have received their second COVID-19 booster dose as of Jan 2, 2024 in Sarawak. According to the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) KKMNOW website, the figure equals to 3.6 per cent of the total population in the state. While a total of 1,594,865 or 56.5 per cent eligible individuals […]
Foundation contributes RM100k to genetic testing fund for cardiovascular diseases
KUCHING: Sarawak Heart Foundation (SHF) has contributed RM100,000 towards a fund for genetic testing for inherited cardiovascular disease at Sarawak Heart Centre (SHC). The fund was set up in 2021 with RM50,000 from the SHF, and has benefitted 58 patients, including 8 children. Last year, the genetic testing service was extended to children with inherited […]
Man fined RM3k for reselling stolen smartphone on Facebook
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here fined a local man RM3,000 in default three months in prison for reselling a stolen Samsung smartphone for RM100 on Facebook. Ariffuddin Sabri, 44, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Zubaidah Sharkawi to a charge framed under Section 414 of the Penal Code, which carries a prison term of up to seven […]
Trio jailed 12 months each for stealing rims, tyres
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here sentenced three friends each to 12 months in prison for stealing two tyre rims as well as two car tyres from a house in Kampung Sungai Bedil last month. Nawaziz Yusup, 33, Awang Shifa’a Awang Sebawi, 35 and Mohd Safwatullah, 29, each pleaded guilty to the charges framed under Section […]
Urgent for Malaysia and Sarawak to embrace digital advancements
KUCHING: Malaysia and Sarawak have no choice but to move forward in the digital era, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said that biggest challenges of digital age are data, encompassing issues such as maintaining the integrity, integration, security, effective governance and adhering to standardised practices. “I am very fortunate to […]
Maxim expands its reach to meet growing demand
KUCHING: In response to the growing demand for convenient transportation solutions, Maxim, the prolific online transportation service provider, has unveiled its services in six new towns in the state. This strategic expansion into Bau, Betong, Kanowit, Lundu, Sri Aman, and Tatau reflects Maxim’s commitment to advancing digitalisation and ensuring Malaysians have seamless access to online […]
Baseless speculation
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan’s assertion that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had been asked by certain political group to abandon the Unity Government in exchange for the prime minister’s post is baseless speculation, said Miro Simuh. The GPS Youth chief highlighted that GPS’s focus has always been on political stability rather than […]
SPM candidates invited to join seminar
KUCHING: The Bandar Kuching Parliamentary Service Centre is inviting candidates of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) to participate in the upcoming Seminar Pecutan Akhir SPM Bahasa Melayu on January 20, 2024. According its MP, Dr Kelvin Yii, his office will hold the seminar for this year’s SPM candidates at Islamic Information Centre, Jalan Ong Tiang Swee […]
Raw Kitchen opens new outlet at The Ranee Boutique Suites
KUCHING: The Raw Kitchen Company (Raw Kitchen) has expanded its presence to the heart of Kuching City with the opening of its new branch at The Ranee Boutique Suites. As Kuching is renowned as the City of Gastronomy, Raw Kitchen is eager to honour this distinction by playing its part. Raw Kitchen is offering a […]
Jan 1, 2024 brings joyous births across Sarawak
KUCHING: As the clock struck midnight on Jan 1, 2024, Sarawak echoed with the joyous cries of newborns, ushering in the New Year with the gift of new life. Serian Hospital became a haven for celebration as it welcomed three precious arrivals, including two boys and a charming baby girl. The little girl, born at […]
