Think carefully before hiring ex-felons

John Lau

KUCHING: Employers should shoulder the burden of arranging training programmes for ex-convicts before employing them, said Sarawak Patriot’s Association (SPA) chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng. This is to ensure these ex-felons do not cause any harm. “It involves money and staff to conduct such programmes, and there still exists a stigma of hiring them,” […]

Marudi needs to increase law enforcement manpower

MARUDI: The district of Marudi is set to increase its law enforcement manpower. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri believed that an increase in personnel was needed due to the size of Marudi, which also includes Baram. “Marudi is one of the biggest districts in Sarawak, and during this morning’s briefing, I have […]