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Enhancing community awareness on cleft via promotions

MIRI: Community awareness on cleft can be increased through comprehensive promotions from both the state and federal governments. Sarawak Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah said the promotions also included from the private sectors and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). “We want more people with clefts to come forward and get appropriate treatment as early as possible,” […]

Instilling environmental cleanliness as a culture

BINTULU: Efforts to shape the mind, attitude and culture of the people in order to become a responsible society and instil a high awareness of cleanliness and the beauty of the environment need to be applied as a culture of daily life. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said that with awareness education and […]

Awareness drive to educate youth on dangers of drug abuse

KUCHING: A drug awareness campaign themed ‘Jom Gegar Jepak: Sahabat Maritim Bebas Dadah’ will be organised on Jan 13 at Kampung Jepak Hall from 7 am to 5 pm to combat social issues, notably drug addiction and illicit substances. Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee said the campaign will focus on channelling information by providing necessary exposure […]

300 pupils gain awareness on rabies

SIBU: A total of 300 pupils of SK Perbandaran No.4 here attended the Anti-Rabies Awareness Talk organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) yesterday. The talk was conducted by the Head of Sibu Divisional Department Veterinary Service, Dr Siong Jing Jing. Speaking when officiating at the event, Councillor Kiing Teck Ho advised the pupils to […]

Good governance of paramount importance: STIDC

KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) Corporate Governance Day 2023 is aimed at raising awareness on the importance of good governance besides promoting transparency, accountability and integrity. STIDC General Manager Zainal Abidin Abdullah said apart from that, the programme also serves as a reminder to everyone to build a more responsible, accountable and transparent […]

Ride for Dyslexia

Growing up, Dick Yong had no idea he had undiagnosed dyslexia. And when he matched the traits and personalities of one, everything finally made sense. Today, he is on a constant mission to raise dyslexia awareness in the community and even globally. Raising dyslexia awareness across the world Describing his life with dyslexia, Dick Yong said […]

Pan Borneo safety advocation roadshow to be held across 12 divisions

KUCHING: The Pan Borneo Sarawak Safety Advocation Roadshow programme is set to be held across 12 divisions in the state. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo said the programme is an awareness campaign aimed at providing information and raising awareness among the public through briefings on traffic regulations, advocacy, and safety aspects on […]

Raising awareness on recycling practices in schools

KUCHING: The Solid Waste Segregation and Recycling programme is to raise awareness on the importance of recycling practices among the students in schools. In stating this, chairman of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Tan Kai said that the programme also showed the students the negative effect of improper waste recycling to the environment towards the environment […]

Fire safety ultimately a shared responsibility

‘It’s important to teach children about fire safety and prevention in a way that is appropriate to their age.’ – Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister. MANY people believe that fire safety is the sole responsibility of the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and government agencies. However, if we were […]

Special needs awareness key to shedding wrong ideas

KUCHING: More community awareness is needed to counter negative perceptions of autistic or special needs individuals. In stating this Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the Bunny Run Autism programme is one of the efforts to raise awareness on autism. “The purpose of this run is to gain support from any sponsors or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) […]