LUNDU: A total of 74 students here received school uniform voucher assistance from the Sarawak Foundation. The voucher distribution ceremony was officiated by Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang at the Lundu District Office on Saturday. “The importance of this lies not only in the comfort of attending school but also as
KUCHING: In recent years, the discourse surrounding sexual harassment has undergone a transformative shift, challenging long-standing perceptions and acknowledging that both men and women can be victims. As society strives for greater inclusivity and awareness, the spotlight turns to understanding the nuanced impact of harassment on individuals, irrespective of gender.
KUCHING: Addressing a pervasive societal challenge, it has been observed that men are often reluctant to report instances of domestic abuse or sexual harassment against them in Malaysia. Despite the equal protection offered by the Domestic Violence Act 1994 (Act 521), the underreporting of such cases has become a noteworthy concern. The
PADAWAN: A Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant, amounting to RM20,000, has been approved for the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Kampung Bowang. State Transport Deputy Minister and Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil announced this when officiating at the Women’s Bureau and Youth Club of Kampung Bowang on
KUCHING: The persistent downpour failed to dampen the fervour of the enthusiastic crowd during the Christmas parade in Kota Sentosa last night where eight festively adorned cars paraded through the lively streets, spreading joy and merriment. The procession followed a picturesque route from Dewan Perniagaan Mile 7, winding through Old Airport
DALAT: Significant development is on the cards for the constituency with three key projects now in the design phase and another which has been hit by delays. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said an allocation of RM90.5 mil has been approved for the construction of the Kampung Medong
KUCHING: Some dream of grand and elaborate wedding ceremonies while others aspire for a simple yet meaningful one. But for Ali Padel and Suriyani Suib, their solemnisation was unique — it was attended by a minister and other prominent figures at the ‘Akad Semarak Ummah 2023’ event. Participating in the
SARIKEI: The flood mitigation project at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Meradong, valued at RM147,915, has been completed ahead of schedule. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, in a statement, said the Sarikei Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) executed the project, which included cleaning and dredging a 980-metre long ditch.
KUCHING: Men are a little reluctant when it comes to reporting instances of domestic abuse or sexual harassment against them. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri who said the Domestic Violence Act 1994 (Act 521) gives equal protection to men and women lamented that this is
KUCHING: The ‘Akad Semarak Ummah 2023’ programme will be expanded to boost the birth rate, aiming to achieve a population of 46 million in the country by 2071. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that this initiative is crucial due to a significant decline in
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