Mass circumcision draws 82, including non-Muslims
ASAJAYA: The practice of circumcision has always been a tradition for Muslims but there is nothing to stop others from getting themselves circumcised for hygiene and health purposes. At the Sunathon 2.0 programme which took place at the An-Najah Mosque in Asajaya here Sunday there were 82 boys from both the Muslim community and non-Muslims […]
Onus on public to maintain Sibu’s cleanliness
SIBU: Maintaining the cleanliness and beautification of Sibu is a shared responsibility between the public and the local council, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Michael Tiang Ming Tee. Tiang said many people simply put the responsibility on the government agencies to do the enforcement and this puts a heavy burden […]
Food handlers told to give hygiene priority
TATAU: Those in the food should be aware of the importance of proper food handling for safety and health, said Ministry of International Trade and Investment officer Norulhadi Ismailly Yakub said. He said food handlers must ensure that the food prepared was safe for consumptions by their customers. Hence the mandatory requirement for those planning […]
Parents told to ensure children’s hygiene at top level
KUCHING: Parents are urged to ensure their children’s hygiene are at the highest level in order to prevent them from contracting Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) director Dr Ngian Hie Ung said parents must also watch out for signs of infection, and be ready to sent their children for treatment […]
Four premises fined for breaching hygiene regulations
KUCHING: Four premises here and in Bau have been issued compound notices during an operation. Food Safety and Quality Unit officer Sarhan Abdullah said in a statement today that the premises failed to implement the Food Security Assurance Programme. Under Section 32B of the Food Act 1983, they were found breaching Food Hygiene Regulations 2009. […]
Hand wash basins for hawker centres
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will install hand wash basins at the hawker centres under its jurisdiction, said its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. In disclosing this, Wee said the installation of the facilities was to encourage patrons to maintain good hygiene before having their meals. “We will start first at Hui Sing and […]
Inculcate good hygiene practices in children
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents need to inculcate the importance of good hygiene and social distancing practices in their children before preschools and kindergartens reopen in two weeks’ time. Children are certainly excited to see their friends again after being apart for almost three months following the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18, […]
