Swift measures implemented to address dental service gap in Daro

FOLLOWING the termination of the health project contract in Daro, urgent actions have been taken to ensure the provision of dental services to the community. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Michael Tiang, revealed that the contract was terminated on Sept 8, 2022, due to the contractor’s failure to meet the project’s […]

Tiang calls on medical assistants to keep abreast

SIBU: Medical assistants have been urged to further empower the profession in line with developments in the medical world. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said the world of medicine and health is becoming more rapid and sophisticated in various aspects such as the use of new technology, modern medicines, […]

Sarawak in position to do even better this year

SIBU: Sarawak’s record RM11.9 billion revenue last year is something every Sarawakian can take pride in. And Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang believes this will be another great year for the state. “We definitely can do better this year, especially now that the election is over and all of […]

Salang: Development in Sarawak must be addressed through adequate funding

KUCHING: It must be drummed up so that every Malaysian knows the fact and that Sarawak and Sabah still lack basic infrastructure and utilities despite being one of the regions, instead of a state, in the country. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum said it was good that the subject was brought […]

Associations still relevant in modern society: Tiang

SIBU: An association is still an important platform for any particular industry to raise matters of concern as well as to protect its interests. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said in the past, due to the slow development of technology and information, the existence of associations was very important […]

Stay alert to flash floods reminds Deputy Minister

KUCHING: Residents in low-lying areas are urged to take precautionary measures in facing flash floods. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang suggested that residents should have flash flood guard such as sand bags or other preventive measures at their door step. “Put the flash flood guard at your door step […]

People’s aspiration, our inspiration

SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has always governed the state with a clear vision and goal, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Michael Tiang. He said the Sarawak government led by GPS understands that bringing Sarawak forward is not just about trying to manage whatever challenges that may obstruct their plan […]

Sri Aman Hospital 2 expected to be operational in August

THE SRI AMAN Hospital 2 has been physically completed and it is expected to be operational in August 2022. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang said the authorities were currently conducting final inspection, testing and commissioning of the hospital. He said when answering questions from Lingga assemblywoman, Dayang Noorazah […]

Saberkas focuses on youth development

SIBU: Saberkas is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on youth development, and not a political platform. Saberkas vice-president Michael Tiang said this when met at a bubur lambuk (porridge) distribution at Masjid Darul Firdaus in the Pelawan state constituency here last Sunday (May 2). “Saberkas is more about empowering youths in the state through various […]

Public urged to go for ACD

SIBU: The public here have been urged to cooperate with authorities in Covid-19 active case detection (ACD) programme. “To the people of Sibu, let’s not be afraid. The more people who come forward to undergo tests, the better our chances of dealing with the spread,” said Michael Tiang, a political secretary to the Chief Minister, […]