Vaccinating children: Consider all instances first
BY PETRONELLA FELIX KUCHING: Inoculation for children below the age of 12 in the state should be encouraged as data suggested that it is safe and effective, although there are several instances that must be considered, said public health physician Dr Helmy Hazmi He was commenting on Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian urging the […]
Parents reminded to adhere to SOPs
MUKAH: Parents who accompany their children to get the Covid-19 vaccine must always be vigilant and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the safety of themselves and others, advised Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo. He said this regarding the issue that there are parents who do not care if some they still undergoing the quarantine […]
Get 12-17 years old children vaccinated
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is in the process of implementing the vaccination programme for those aged 12 to 17 years old. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said those in that age group comprised 289,200 individuals – 9.94 percent of the state’s population. “The government hopes that parents can give their full cooperation […]
Get your jabs, early childhood educators told
KUCHING: Early childhood educators must get themselves vaccinated and strictly follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure a safe learning environment for children, the Association of Kindergarten Operators (AKO) Sarawak said. The association said that since April it has been working closely with the Welfare and Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry […]
Parents, teachers responsible for children’s safety
BY NAZRINZULAIQA HASBI KUCHING: Parents and teachers are responsible for ensuring the safety of children in nurseries or kindergartens during the current Covid-19 pandemic, stressed Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister added that honesty among the parents was also important. She was commenting on a news report […]
Reminders fall on deaf ears
MIRI: Despite the announcement of stricter standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO), people can still be seen moving around freely and thronging shopping malls here. Based on a brief observation by New Sarawak Tribune today (May25), security personnel were posted to mall entrances to conduct health screenings on every visitor. […]
Strengthening child protection systems
KUCHING: The proposed Social Work Profession Act will strengthen the country’s system to protect children from abuse, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said this when welcoming the announcement that the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) was in the final stage of drafting the […]
Mukah needs its own public swimming pool
MUKAH: Children aged seven years and above here may have to wait for a longer period to enjoy the comfort of swimming in a public pool unless the proposed Olympic-standard facility is to be implemented in this district soon. They may also have to wait for indefinitely to participate in swimming competitions, even if they […]
Come forward, child sexual abuse victims urged
KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry has appealed to victims of child sexual abuse to come forward and share their stories. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this was important to ensure more perpetrators could be prosecuted. “Tragically, this crime is more common than the public realise and we need […]
4-year-old injured in fire
KUCHING: A four-year-old girl suffered minor burns on her arm while escaping from a burning store in Kampung Tandong, Jalan Datuk Stephen Yong, here today. The State Fire and Rescue Department operations centre received an emergency call at 12.37pm on the incident and despatched firemen from Batu Lintang Fire and Rescue Station to the scene. […]
