Author: Tania Lam

Mandatory face mask in public places?

KUCHING: It would be a welcome move if the government makes it mandatory to wear face masks in public places, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He said if this new rule was enforced, local authorities would be able to catch and fine individuals going against

More than just an expression

RUKUN NEGARA KUCHING: The Rukun Negara is not just an expression, but also an important aspect that should be practised in daily life. This was the view expressed by Majlis Dakwah Islamiah Asia Tenggara dan Pasifik (Riseap) secretary general Datuk Mohamad Marzuki Mohamad Omar when asked about the Rukun Negara

Grooming future leaders

DARO: Local youths have been urged to support efforts by the Sarawak government to groom future leaders who can continue to lead the people and the country to greater heights. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state government had always encouraged youths to participate in

Police praised for proactive role

STAMPING OUT GANGSTERISM KUCHING: Datuk Richard Wee, chairman of Board of Management for Kuching Chung Hua Middle School No. 1, 3 and 4, has commended the police for taking a more proactive role in stamping out the issue of gangsterism and school bullying throughout Malaysia. Earlier, Inspector-General of Police Tan

Union welcomes anti-gangsterism measures

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) welcomes the measures taken by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to curb gangsterism including at the school level, as announced by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador recently. Earlier, Abdul Hamid had said that his mission was to correct the minds

It’s everyone’s problems: Principal

KUCHING: Integrated efforts from all parties are required to curb gangsterism and bullying in schools. St Joseph’s Private School principal Father Francis Lim said that teachers and students must play an active role in being alert and stopping gangsterism and bullying in schools. “Nobody should say that it is not

Fond farewell, new mission ahead

KUCHING: It was a bittersweet Friday as the staff of New Sarawak Tribune (NST) and Suara Sarawak (SS) gathered at their office here to bid their chief operating officer (COO) a heartfelt farewell, wishing him all the best in his next endeavour. Rudi Affendi Khalik, 45, smiled as he delivered

Tribune, Suara Sarawak COO moving to SMG

KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune (NST) and Suara Sarawak (SS) bid their chief operating officer (COO) Rudi Affendi Khalik, 45, a fond farewell as he launches into a new endeavour. As of Wednesday, he was appointed as head of news and current affairs of a newly set-up television station under Sarawak

Agencies face issues in substance abuse cases

KUCHING: There are numerous issues faced by the various agencies involved in handling drug and substance abuse cases in Sarawak, one of which is allocation for equipment and instruments. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that such equipment was important to increase

Now placed under SSSC

DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE KUCHING: Sarawak views the issue of drug and substance abuse seriously and has now placed it under the Sarawak State Security Council (SSSC), said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah.  This was agreed upon by SSSC chairperson, Chief Minister