Dr Sim among 1,400 award recipients
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian heads the lists of 1,447 recipients of the state awards and medals in conjunction with the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 87th birthday. Dr Sim will be conferred the Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (DA) award which carries the title ‘Datuk Amar’. While […]
Waste disposal carpark in Kota Samarahan irks Padungan rep
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen expressed his dismay over a carpark turned into a waste disposal site by illegal dumpers in Kota Samarahan. Hence, he called on Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who is the Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Minister to act on the matter. The car park […]
SUPP candidate list submitted to Premier, will be announced before nomination day
KUCHING: The name list of Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) candidates for the upcoming general election (GE15) had been submitted to the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. SUPP president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian told the reporters after the launching of SUPP Youth NewBees & Puteri held at SUPP Headquarters […]
1,283 rental applicants approved for assistance under SRAS, says Deputy Premier
KUCHING: A total of 1,283 applicants have successfully applied for Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS), said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said under the scheme, a total of RM163,000 has been paid to the landlord. “This is Sarawak government programme since last year in which we want to help those with […]
Environmental sustainability awareness via art
KUCHING: The Repurposed Art Exhibition by Chemsain is an initiative to create awareness on environmental sustainability. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian stated that it is great to see artists and corporate organisations collaborate on a dynamic effort. He said the exhibition located at Chemsain building here provides an interactive way to educate […]
Lantern walk draws multi-racial crowd
KUCHING: It was a colourful and beautiful night where friends and families gathered and brought along lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival lantern walk at the Malaysia-China Friendship Park here on Sunday (Sept 5). People were seen walking with the traditional Chinese lanterns as well as electrics one, all in different sizes, shapes and colours. Deputy […]
Centre to bring researchers together
By Natasha Jee and Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre will bring all researchers together regardless of where they are from, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “Doesn’t matter if the researcher is someone who is state government-funded, Ministry of Health (MOH)-funded or Ministry of Higher Education-funded. All the researchers […]
Some 10,000 throng MBKS Mayor’s Walk
KUCHING: The annual Mayor’s Walk returned this year with over 10,000 people joining the walk and donning the event’s blue T-shirt The event, held at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) foyer, was officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Later, he also took part in the stroll. The walk began with […]
MPP to have new building, says Dr Sim
KUCHING: The state government has agreed to build a new council building for Padawan Municipal Council at Batu 12, Semenggok Jalan Kuching-Serian here, said Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the building, which costs RM60 million with an area of 20 acres was approved by the government as appreciation for the hard […]
Be careful, monkeypox now a global emergency
KUCHING: Sarawakians are urged to be precautious following a declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that monkeypox has become a global emergency. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian said so far there has been no monkeypox case reported in Malaysia but it is just a matter of time following the opening […]
