Ministry to adopt best practices of Sweden, Netherlands
KUCHING: The strong alignment on policies and practices for the wellbeing of the community in the Netherlands and Sweden is an example that will be adopted by the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development. This aspiration was made after its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah led the ministry’s delegates on an official […]
Premier urges agencies to focus on children’s mental health
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for immediate attention from all related agencies to focus on the mental health and wellbeing of children nationwide. Citing the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, he said about 424,000 children were reported to have mental health problems in Malaysia. “It is recorded that […]
Longhouse women’s bureau plays vital role in ensuring wellbeing of families, says rep
SARATOK: The women’s bureau in longhouses is indeed an important institution to help the existing Village Development and Safety Committee (JKKK), said Krian assemblyman Friday Belik. He said the community should not get a wrong perception of the roles of women’s bureau. “They play an important role, especially in the wellbeing of families because the […]
Vote for proven leadership, urges Fatimah
LUNDU: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has urged Sarawakians to vote for a government that has proven itself. “As Sarawakians, we want to see our state be developed further and the people living in prosperity. Having said that, no government or candidates can prove themselves as such other than Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). “The GPS government […]
State govt determined to continue welfare assistance, says minister
BETONG: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government does not only focus on the physical development but also on the holistic development of the rakyat, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief lauds the initiatives provided as no other states are doing the same. “In the Ministry of Welfare, […]
Two churches receive grants from Unifor
BUKIT SABAN: St Christopher Church in Debak and St Mark’s Chapel in Spaoh received grants from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) amounting to RM500,000 each. The cheques were presented to the churches today (Oct 27) by Deputy Chief Minister and Bukit Saban assemblyman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The handover ceremony of cheques was […]
Police salary increment – Comprehensive study needed to ensure wellbeing
KUALA LUMPUR: The applications to increase the salary and allowance of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers and personnel have been submitted to the government on Sept 17 last year, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Mohamed Said. However, he said the government has to conduct a comprehensive study on the matter to […]
