Community leaders key in sharing accurate information

SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Michael Tiang Ming Tee, urged Community Leaders and Village Chiefs (KMKK) to stay updated with the state’s latest development plans and projects. Tiang said, by doing so, they can effectively share accurate information with the public. During the closing ceremony of the Empowerment Course (Minute […]

Local communities told to convey authentic info

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI KUCHING: The involvement of the community as a conveyer of authentic information in channelling views and current issues to the government is encouraged. Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said that the dissemination of information does not only involve community and tribal leaders.    “In fact, the youth and […]

Don’t worry when posting correct info on social media: Julaihi

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Ministry of Utility and Telecommunications staff need not worry or fear if they are disseminating information and facts correctly on social media, especially in WhatsApp groups. Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said no one would fault them if they posted accurate messages or information say, on WhatsApp groups, […]

Bukit Assek rep: Media practitioners, politicians need to work together

SIBU: Media practitioners and politicians need to work together to attract more youngsters to stay updated with the latest news via the mainstream media. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, the cooperation between both parties was important so that the younger generation would get authentic information and from the right source. “After […]

Share only correct, truthful information

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & GABRIEL LIHAN MIRI: The dissemination of correct and truthful information on development programmes and policies is crucial in ensuring that the country, Sarawak in particular, can move forward smoothly for the benefit of its people. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that one […]

Provide correct info to avoid delay, SMEs told

KUCHING: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro enterprises should provide correct and complete information when applying for assistance or grants under Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) to prevent delays in the disbursement of funds. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it was important for applicants to ensure that the […]