Encourage children in studies, YB tells veterans
SARATOK: Veterans have been urged to play an active role in seeing to the educational development of children in their areas. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri who made the call said the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) suggested they work with other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on this matter. “I hope that PVATM members can encourage children […]
French lawmakers back social networking apps for children under 15
PARIS: The National Assembly, France’s lower house, on Thursday approved in the first reading a bill on mandatory parental consent for the use of social networks by teenagers aged under 15, reported Sputnik. During the plenary meeting, the lower house approved in an 82-to-2 vote the mandatory age verification for users on social networking apps […]
10 NSJA members’ children to receive incentives
MIRI: A total 10 of the Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) members’ children are to receive the education incentive today (Feb 28). NSJA president Andy Jong said these 10 recipients are those who were excelled in their academic and co-curricular activities in 2021. The incentives would be presented by the award’s patron who is also […]
Automatic citizenship gives justice to children
KUCHING: The proposal to amend the Federal Constitution to enable children born abroad to Malaysian mothers to gain automatic Malaysian citizenship gives justice to these children. In stating this, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that the issue with regard to citizenship has often been raised especially by many affected […]
Understanding children with disabilities better
KUCHING: The Sentuhan Kasih Kuching Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) has held its open day to allow parents to understand and learn more about the activities and therapy that can be carried out for children with disabilities. The half-day open day from 8 am to 2 pm was held at the centre’s premises located at Jalan […]
Bigger budget will help establish children’s department
LUNDU: Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri is counting on a bigger budget allocation to, among others, set up a children’s department to especially care for the welfare of children. She said for the ministry to focus on managing programmes for children, it would be necessary to increase staff and […]
‘Suitcase’ murder suspect extradited to New Zealand
SEOUL: South Korea’s Justice Ministry has extradited a woman to New Zealand after she was arrested in connection with the discovery of the bodies of her two children in suitcases earlier this year. The 42-year-old New Zealand citizen of Korean descent, identified by her family name Lee, was handed over to New Zealand authorities Monday […]
NGO allocates RM33k to help children with cancer
KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society allocated approximately RM33,000 from its funds raised to help children who are newly diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers to adjust to life at the ward. The society pointed out that it takes resilience and a strong support system for a family to cope with the challenges and life […]
Make me an MP and I’ll do my best: Huang
SARIKEI: Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii is appealing to Sarikei voters to send him to Parliament. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate has earnestly pleaded for the opportunity to be their member of parliament (MP). Huang said he has served two terms as the Repok assemblyman and has brought many changes to Sarikei in terms […]
Children need to be educated on Malaysia’s formation to differentiate national celebrations
SIMANGGANG: To avoid confusion between Malaysia Day, National Day, and Sarawak Day, children should be educated on the essential stories of Malaysia’s formation. The parade or procession, according to SJKC School Management Board Chairman Chung Hua Simanggang Temenggung Kueh Aik Seng, is one of the most important occasions for educating primary school students about Malaysia […]
