Lawas MP calls for massive efforts to prevent haze incidents
LAWAS: Lawas MP Datuk Henry Sum Agong has stressed the need for massive efforts to prevent future haze incidents in the region. He said proper cooperation from all parties, including government agencies and the public, was crucial in tackling the issue. “Incidents such as open fire burning, especially during hot and dry weather conditions, should […]
Sarawak’s model of dakwah
KUCHING: Sarawakians have shown close and harmonious cooperation, which can be likened to the concept of ‘dakwah’. Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (YADIM) president Datuk Hasanuddin Mohd Yunus highlighted that our multi-racial and multi-religious society in Sarawak can serve as an exemplary model for the people in Peninsular Malaysia. “Dakwah (teaching of Islam) doesn’t mean persuading […]
Sarawak YPNM pledges full cooperation to police in combating crimes
KUCHING: Yayasan Pengguna Negara Malaysia (YPNM) Sarawak Branch has pledged its full cooperation to the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in combating crimes in Sarawak. During a courtesy visit to the Deputy Police Commissioner of Sarawak, Datuk Mancha Ata at Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters, Sarawak YPNM chairman Daren Ling Hang Hui expressed their commitment to strengthen […]
Close cooperation vital to hold economic, cultural activities
BETONG: Close cooperation between the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) and Women’s Bureau is needed to ensure more beneficial economic activities to be organised. In a news report from the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Betong MP Dr Richard Rapu said the Women’s Bureau is one of the bureaus under JKKK and noted that […]
Sarawak records low recidivism rate for three consecutive years
KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded the lowest rate of recidivism in Malaysia — and possibly the world — since 2008, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. According to the Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, this year’s rate was 98 persons per 100,000 citizens. Fatimah added that this record had been going on for three […]
Worldwide network of cooperation among women
KUCHING: The Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) conference here will soon form a network of cooperation among women from within and outside the country. ACWW, founded in 1933, is the largest international organisation for women with its headquarters in London and has about 469 association members and affiliates, representing over nine million women […]
Close rapport between rep and agencies vital for progress
SERIAN: The importance of close cooperation and good ties between elected representatives and agencies will further boost development in an area, said Dr Simon Sinang Bada. The Tebedu assemblyman hoped the existing good relationships between the state and federal agencies would continue for the benefit of the people in urban and rural areas. “The implementation […]
