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Local communities told to convey authentic info

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI KUCHING: The involvement of the community as a conveyer of authentic information in channelling views and current issues to the government is encouraged. Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said that the dissemination of information does not only involve community and tribal leaders.    “In fact, the youth and […]

Flying doctor service from June 9 to 15

KUCHING: The State Health Department will conduct its flying doctor service in Sri Aman, Sarikei, Sibu, Kapit and Miri from June 9 to 15. Malaysian Information Department (JAPEN) in a press release stated that the flying doctor service will be held for seven days. “The State Health Department calls for the community in the affected […]

Premier meets Fahmi on communications related issues

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the federal Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil at his office, in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) yesterday morning. According to Malaysian Information Department (JAPEN), in a statement, the purpose of the courtesy call was to discuss several issues […]

Federal minister to launch ‘Jiwa dan Kita Madani’ programme in Kuching

KUCHING: Federal Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil will officially inaugurate the ‘Jiwa dan Kita Madani’ programme on May 20 at Mydin, Petra Jaya near here. The programme, according to the Sarawak Information Department (JaPen), aims to enhance the delivery of government services through information marketing, advocacy, patriotic activities, and national initiatives. A variety […]

JaPen distributes pamphlets to Julau residents

JULAU: The Sarawak Information Department (JaPen) Julau Branch distributed ‘Flood Disaster Safety Guide’ pamphlets to the residents of Julau District as part of the flood preparedness measures. It was part of the precautionary measures to enhance flood announcements through the use of ‘Info On Wheels’ (IOW). This was done as soon as Malaysian Meteorological Department […]

Sarawak JaPEN introduces public speaking programme for officers

KUCHING: Sarawak Information Department (JaPEN) has introduced Sudut Pemadah to highlight public speaking among its communication officers. Its director Jaafar Jantan said the programme could help increase the confidence among the officers from every level and to always be ready. “This is a good effort because we as a communication officer should always be aware […]

Raghad casts vote in SMK Tun Abang Haji Openg

KUCHING: Head of State’s wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib has cast her vote at the SMK Tun Abang Haji Openg voting centre here today. According to a statement from Sarawak Information Department (JAPEN), Raghad arrived at 1.26pm together with Astana officials and left at 1.30pm after completing the voting process. The SMK […]

Information dept completes statewide Pentarama programme tour

KUCHING: The Sarawak Information Department (JaPen) has completed a tour of five areas statewide through its Infiesta Pentarama (Pentarama) programme. The programme was an effort to spread the word about statehood and motivate people to exercise their rights in the 15th general election (GE15). The tour kicked off on Nov 6 at Mydin Hypermarket Vista […]

Fadillah walks the talk

KUCHING: Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has the opportunity to meet the people when he met and greeted the Malaysian Family (Keluarga Malaysia) Community at the Zainab Family Food Court, Metrocity here. The programme also gave Fadillah the chance to appraise the surrounding areas and situation on the ground. “We are grateful […]

EC director pays a visit to Abang Johari

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg receives a courtesy call from State Election Commission (EC) director Abang Noraffian Abang Ibrahim. According to a statement by Sarawak Information Department (JAPEN), Abang Noraffian’s visit to the Premier was his first since his appointment as the EC director in September last year. The courtesy […]