Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang Presents Sarawak Government Minor Rural Project Grants to NGOs and Community Groups
Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang today officiated the handover of the Sarawak Government’s Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants to various NGOs, community-based organisations, and associations. The ceremony, held at the Pusat Khidmat Batu Kitang, was attended by community leaders, representatives of recipient organisations, and local residents, highlighting the state government’s continued commitment to grassroots development and community empowerment. In his speech, Lo emphasized the role of local organisations in delivering meaningful activities and improving facilities for the benefit of residents. “The Sarawak Government has always beenRead More
Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang Represents YB Datuk Sebastian Ting at Torabera ACG Festival Opening
Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang, Sarawak State Legislative Assemblyman for Batu Kitang, represented Datuk Sebastian Ting, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, at the opening of the Torabera ACG Festival at The Spring Mall, Kuching today. The festival, celebrating Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG), draws enthusiasts, creators, and communities from across Sarawak and beyond, providing a platform for local talent, cultural exchange, and youth engagement. Speaking on behalf of YB Datuk Sebastian Ting, YB Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang said, “The ACG Festival is more thanRead More
Datuk Sebastian Ting Says Caring for the Elderly is Caring for Our Roots
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting urged society to continue caring for the elderly, saying such acts reflect the warmth and compassion that define a caring community. He said true progress is not measured only by economic growth but also by the kindness and mutual support shared among people. “Caring for the elderly is caring for our roots. It is about respecting life and the value of experience,” he said. Speaking at the “Mooncake Mid-Autumn Festival with Silver Companions” charity event hosted byRead More
Wilfred Yap Inspects Completed RTP Parking Project at Masjid Darul Barakah
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap joined officers from Kuching South City Council (MBKS) for the final inspection of a newly completed Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2024 project at Masjid Darul Barakah, Taman Satria Jaya BDC. The RM300,000 project involved the construction of a new parking facility aimed at providing safer and more convenient access for worshippers and the surrounding community. The facility is expected to ease congestion during peak prayer times and community events, while improving overall accessibility. Yap expressed appreciation to MBKS for its role as the implementingRead More
Datuk Sebastian Ting Says Caring for the Elderly is Caring for Our Roots
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting urged society to continue caring for the elderly, saying such acts reflect the warmth and compassion that define a caring community. He said true progress is not measured only by economic growth but also by the kindness and mutual support shared among people. “Caring for the elderly is caring for our roots. It is about respecting life and the value of experience,” he said. Speaking at the “Mooncake Mid-Autumn Festival with Silver Companions” charity event hosted byRead More
3rd Borneo Diabetes Conference 2025 Brings Regional Collaboration
The 3rd Borneo Diabetes Conference 2025 was officiated on behalf of Deputy Premier of Sarawak, YB Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, bringing together more than 400 delegates from Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, and West Malaysia. The conference, which gathered doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and researchers, reflects a growing spirit of regional collaboration in addressing one of today’s most urgent health challenges — diabetes. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 18.3 percent of Malaysian adults are living with diabetes, nearly one in five. In Sarawak,Read More
第3届婆罗洲糖尿病大会主持开幕礼
砂旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部副部长（旅游）拿督陈超耀代表副总理兼公共卫生、房屋及地方政府部长拿督阿玛沈桂贤，为第三届婆罗洲糖尿病大会主持开幕。 今年的大会吸引超过400名代表出席，涵盖医生、护士、专职医疗人员及研究人员，来自砂拉越、沙巴、汶莱及西马，体现了跨婆罗洲乃至跨区域的合作精神。 陈超耀指出，糖尿病是当今最严峻的公共卫生挑战之一。根据2023年全国健康与发病率调查，全国有18.3%成年人口患有糖尿病，几乎每五名成年人就有一人确诊。在砂拉越，比例略低，为14%至15%，但随着肥胖率上升，情况依然令人担忧。数据显示，几乎一半砂拉越成年人已属体重过重或肥胖。 他说，因此砂政府已将糖尿病与肥胖问题列为公共卫生重点，并推行多项举措，包括： 他强调，类似的大会对糖尿病防治工作至关重要，不仅有助于知识交流，也能推动伙伴关系，探索创新方法，提升临床实践，强化社区能力，并为公共政策提供参考。 陈超耀代表砂政府感谢大会主办方、医疗专业人士及合作伙伴的付出，并说唯有通过奉献、创新与合作，才能为砂拉越及婆罗洲地区建立更健康的未来。
