Improperly discarded face masks still an issue
KUCHING: On top of cigarette butts being thrown around indiscriminately, improperly discarded used face masks are also a big public nuisance which has worsened despite the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic has been here for over a year. In saying this, Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the unsightly situation caused […]
Relevant authorities need to take action over improper waste collection
KUCHING: Habitat for Indigenous and Urban Programme (Hidup) is calling relevant parties to take immediate action to rectify rubbish disposal issues near St Joseph Catholic Church in Samarahan. Hidup president George Young Si Ricord said the improper rubbish disposal must be resolved for the sake of good public health. “During the fogging and sanitisation works […]
Dispose of your PPE properly
By Daryll Law & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Worn as safety precautions against Covid-19 pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) may keep humans safe. But improper disposal of the PPE may pose a potential public health hazard to others and harm the environment. Protective gear such as masks, disinfectant wipes and latex gloves are increasingly becoming part […]
