Family institution key to fighting drugs
By Gabriel Lihan And Jasmine Badun BAU: Parents, family and society play an important role to combat drugs and substance abuse which are universal problems, said Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Tasik Biru assemblyman said this when unveiling the One-Stop Committee to address Drug and Substance Issues (OSC MIDS) banners here on Friday (May 27). […]
Only one day for CNY gatherings; limited to family
KUCHING: The Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration in Sarawak which falls on Feb 1 this year is again only allowed on the first day and limited to immediate family members only. The standard operating procedure (SOP) is almost similar to the one laid down by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) last year. The SOP […]
SGH looking for Sohano’s next of kin
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is looking for family members or next of kin of a man known as Sohano Sulaiman. According to a statement received from the hospital, the 50-year-old patient is currently being treated at the hospital’s Department of Emergency and Trauma. Sohano was referred by the public to SGH on Nov […]
Sometimes, good to put elderly in old folks’ home
This is Part two of three of a feature series on ageing and its socio-economic impact IN tandem with modernisation, communities around the world have experienced significant transformations in many aspects including societal and familial structures as well as lifestyles. One such example is the care of the elderly. Traditionally, once they were grown up, […]
Sarawak General Hospital looking for patient’s kin
KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is appealing for help to locate the next-of-kin or family members of an unidentified male patient. The patient was found by the public in a state of trauma around 2a.m on July 7 at Alphro Pharmacy, Batu 7, Kota Sentosa near here, and taken by the police to the SGH […]
Do you know him?
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is seeking the help of the public to trace the family members or next of kin of a patient who does not have an identity document. According to a statement from the hospital, the patient was found unconscious by the public on the side of the road and taken […]
Hospital looking for patient’s relatives
SERIAN: Serian Hospital is appealing to the public to help locate the next-of-kin of a male patient, whose last known address was at Kampung Bayur, Balai Ringin. The patient, identified only as Mr X, is in his 50s. He was admitted to the hospital since March 28. Members of the public who know the patient’s […]
Hospital seeks patient’s next-of-kin
KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is appealing to the public to help locate the next-of-kin or family members of an unidentified female patient. In a statement by the Sarawak Information Department’s (JaPen) today (June 30), SGH said the woman was found at an unknown location she was hit by a motorcycle. She was referred to SGH […]
Raya celebration only on first day
KUCHING: The Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration is only allowed on the first day for Sarawakians with attendance limited to immediate family members, said the State Disaster Management Committee. SDMC said the move was taken after assessing the current Covid-19 situation in the state. “The Sarawak Islamic Council has agreed to amend the guidelines for the […]
Celebrate Raya only with family members
SEBUYAU: Muslims have been reminded to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri only with family members and not to organise large gatherings. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) reported that Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi urged Raya celebrants to comply strictly with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) that had been set. “This year’s […]