Never give up trying to discover solutions to drug issues
SIBU: The authorities have been formulating and implementing various efforts, methods, and initiatives to combat the issue of drugs in the country, stressed Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. However, the federal Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture said that looking at the current statistics and achievements, the efforts have yet to achieve their target. Therefore, the Bintulu Member […]
Teachers’ convoy to spread anti-drug news
KUCHING: A total of 20 riders from the Sarawak Teachers’ Motorcycle Recreational Sports Club (STBC) joined the convoy in conjunction with the Sarawak State Teachers’ Day Celebration today. The participation of the Biro Pendidikan Persatuan Pencegahan Dadah Malaysia (Pemadam) in this programme, according to Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim […]
Interesting events’ line-up by mall
KUCHING: La Promenade Mall has lined up a host of events in conjunction with the coming Gawai Dayak celebration here at Kuching-Samarahan Expressway. The mall is collaborating with Bodhi Counselling and Hope Place to host an “Anti-Drugs Education Programme” as part of its corporate social responsibility programme towards healthy bodies and happy minds. According to […]
Over 100 attend anti-drug programme in Matang
By Collina Radang KUCHING: More than 100 people participated in a National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) event at Taman Dahlia Matang Flats here yesterday. Sarawak AADK director Iskandar Turkee said the programme was aimed at curbing social problems related to drug abuse in the community. “Drug abuse in the community is not a new thing. It […]
Everyone’s role important in anti-drug fight
SERIAN: An assemblyman has appealed for cooperation from all sectors to curb drug abuse. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported on Sunday (Feb 20) that Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Illus viewed such cooperation as important to ensure the people take ongoing anti-drug efforts seriously. “This is to ensure we play our part to can […]
BPHB Group launches anti-drugs campaign
BINTULU: A three-month long anti-drugs campaign has been launched by Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) Group to drive home its mantra on the dangers of dabbling in drugs. Seminars, awareness drives, corporate and other activities will be part of the Jan-March campaign, which aims to mobilise support and inspire employees to steer clear of illegal […]
607 drug arrests statewide in May 2021
KUCHING: In the 540 anti-drug operations carried out in May this year statewide, 607 arrests were made. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KKWPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the number was a decrease of 16.5 per cent compared to 727 arrests in April this year. She hoped that the statistics would […]
Pemadam to create greater public awareness on drugs
BY TANIA LAM & CRYSTAL WONG KUCHING: The Drug Prevention Association of Malaysia (Pemadam) Sarawak will be organising more programmes, activities, and trainings at various districts and divisions aimed at increasing public awareness. Pemadam Sarawak chairman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said a ‘Drug Prevention Education Programme 2021’ will be held in Padawan in collaboration […]
