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Minister urges vigilance for signs of baby blues syndrome

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, the Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM), has urged families to be attentive to changes in the behavior of mothers or wives, which may indicate symptoms of baby blues syndrome. Following a tragic incident where a woman allegedly slaughtered her baby boy at

Nationwide Childcare Centre Service Advocacy Programme to launch in April 2024

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM), through the Malaysian Welfare Department (JKM), is implementing the Childcare Centre Service Advocacy Programme nationwide starting from April 2024. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri highlighted the urgency of the programme, particularly in light of recent incidents of child deaths in

All invited to Juh Berambeh at Padang Merdeka

KUCHING: The eagerly awaited ‘Juh Berambeh Sungkei @ Kuching 2024’, will take place at Padang Merdeka here on April 6. This event, a collaboration between the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) and the Kuching Mahabbah Charity Association, promises a day of community and festivity. Volunteers and organising

Relevant authorities monitoring foreign beggars

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM), Nancy Shukri has called on the public, especially local citizens, to be careful not to be deceived by foreign beggar syndicates. She assured the public that KPWKM is working closely with the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) and the Malaysian Immigration

45 notices issued against food operators in ‘Ops Ramadan’

KUCHING: Forty-five notices have been issued against food operators for various offences under the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 at Ramadan bazaars in Kuching District. The notices were issued under an operation called ‘Ops Ramadan’ conducted by 20 members of the Kuching Divisional Health Office’s Food Quality Safety Unit and the

DBKU planning inclusive spaces for all ages

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is planning to turn areas under its jurisdiction into not only child-friendly but also ageing society-friendly spaces. DBKU mayor Hilmy Othman said although currently it is only mandatory for buildings to provide features to cater to the disabled, it is within their planning to

DBKU to expand neighbourly initiative

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will expand its Friendly Neighbourhood (KJM) initiative into areas with significant Chinese community presence, as part of its efforts to foster inclusivity through community and social programmes. Mayor Hilmy Othman said that the expansion would include Sungai Maong and Old Kuching Town, which

DBKU’s epic river theatre performance

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is organizing a grand theatrical musical performance on the river as one of its upcoming mega-events. Mayor Hilmy Othman has stated that DBKU is collaborating with Istana Budaya and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) to ensure the success of this

Unity Park showcases diversity and harmony

KUCHING: The Unity Park, formerly known as the Reservoir Park, has undergone upgrades to emphasize the unity among the races in the nation. Hilmy Othman, the mayor of Kuching North City Council (DBKU), expressed his desire for the park to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in

Tabung Baitulmal’s Majma Raya Fest chance for traders to do business

KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) kicked off the Ramadhan month with the Majma Raya Fest 2024. Launched by Premier’s wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, the fest this time around has over 80 booths for patrons to shop from. According to TBS general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang