JBALB platform for effective communication with users
KUCHING: The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) is creating a command centre which will be a platform for easier, efficient, and effective communication with users. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the JBALB Command Centre was a one-stop physical and virtual platform for the digitalisation of water supply in JABLB, including corporate communications […]
Despite the advancement of technology, amateur radio lives on
By Mohd Fakri Awang Lah MELAKA: Despite the rapid development of technology based on the use of radio frequencies, such as smartphones, broadband and others, amateur radio such as walkie-talkies still has a place among its fans. In the past, this kind of hobby was often associated with men, but now more and more women […]
Virtual talk on communication with autistic children
MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri (Pustaka Miri) will be conducting a virtual talk on communication with autistic children. The talk will be given by Linda Blance Jau from Miri Hospital and it will focus on the language of children with autism covering their characteristics, language problems, implications on language interventions and communication effectiveness. Linda will […]
STIDC holds course to groom young furniture designers
KUCHING: In an effort to continuously groom and prepare Sarawak Young Designers (SayD’SignersSarawak) to become furniture designers, Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) has held a public speaking workshop called ‘Speak Up with Confidence’. The Design Talk Series 2 was held online on Monday (Apr 12) aimed at enhancing communication and presentation skills. Attended by […]
Start public education now
KUCHING: The government should start proper communication now to educate the public on the importance of the Covid-19 vaccine. This is in order to prevent misinformation, confusion, and hesitancy, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said this could be started now while waiting for the required scientific data for the vaccine to be […]
Communicating in English effectively
The English language is nobody’s special property. It is the property of the imagination: it is the property of the language itself. — Derek Walcott, poet and playwright Sarawak has re-introduced its own state-owned international school education system which is now the envy of the country. Despite its noble ideals, a Malayan with lofty credentials […]
First Community Action Programme of department
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Community Action Programme (CAP) of the Information Department (Jabatan Penerangan or JaPen) was first carried out in the state yesterday (Sept 12). State JaPen director Swady Guliling said CAP is a platform for departments to enhance communication and connection networks together with the local community as well as strengthening cooperation with other […]
Improving government-community relations
SAMARAHAN: The Community Action Programme (CAP) in the Info on Wheels (IOW) tour organised by the Information Department (JaPen) Sarawak is a facilitating medium and platform to improve communication with the local community, while enabling the government to convey policies and aspirations to be implemented for the target groups. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Seri Mohammad Ali […]
Karim is Toastmasters patron
KUCHING: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is the new patron for Kuching Toastmasters Club (KTMC). KTMC, in a statement today, said Abdul Karim succeeded the late Datuk Dr Yusoff Hanifah. The club’s president Elton Jong deemed it as a double honour in that the minister has been patron to the Youth […]
Strengthen your command of English: Manyin
KUCHING: It is important for the people to strengthen their command of the English language which has become an important communication tool worldwide. In stating this, Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong pointed out that the ability to communicate in English instantly opened up a vast number of doors for […]
