All are responsible to stop spread of coronavirus

BINTULU: It is the responsibility of everyone to stop the spread of Covid-19. This was asserted by State Information Department deputy director Aziz Abdul Rahman. “We all are in this together, and we all need to practise social distancing and that includes not only children, but the whole community,” he said at the launch of […]

Don’t be deceived by opposition

SRI AMAN: Those in the rural community were told not to be influenced and deceived by the ideology of those who suddenly try to gain their support. They must reject any opposition party in order to ensure their (community members’) interests are secured. The opposition party does not have any master plan to develop Sarawak, […]

Pat on the back for community leaders

PAKAN: Pakan assemblyman, Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom has commended community leaders in his constituency for supporting programmes implemented by government agencies and departments. He said their participation in such programmes would enable them to understand government development plans better. They could then share their knowledge with longhouse or village residents under their care. Such […]

Helping to break the Covid-19 chain

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang officiated at ‘Sepakat@Komuniti Programme, Cultivating the New Norm: Breaking the Covid-19 Chain’ at Dewan Sri Payung, Kampung Endap here today. The programme was organised by the Samarahan District Information Department (JaPen) to raise public awareness of the need to work with the government especially healthcare workers and […]

Learning how to handle fires

MIRI: Civil servants were taught how to handle fires in a ‘Race on Fire’ programme today. The programme, organised by the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in conjunction with the Sarawak Public Service Innovation Week, took place at the Lopeng fire and rescue station. Sarawak Federal Secretary, Datuk Mohd Shahabuddin Omar and Sarawak Bomba […]

Happy to welcome dignitaries

SIBU: The people of Rumah Akat Akong, an Iban longhouse at Penasu here, were very excited and happy to welcome dignitaries on September 15 (Tuesday). During the event, they were given a talk on the ‘Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Compliance and Enforcement’ by the police as well as a ‘Covid-19 Prevention Talk’ in conjunction with […]

Media briefing for Malaysia Day

SIBU: A media briefing was held at the Media Centre  on the second floor of the Indoor Stadium on Wednesday (Sep 15). It was to ensure smooth media management  during the Malaysia Day celebration. The briefing was delivered by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications Division of the Information Department (JaPen) Malaysia Putrajaya, Dr […]

First Community Action Programme of department

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Community Action Programme (CAP) of the Information Department (Jabatan Penerangan or JaPen) was first carried out in the state yesterday (Sept 12). State JaPen director Swady Guliling said CAP is a platform for departments to enhance communication and connection networks together with the local community as well as strengthening cooperation with other […]

‘Always practise 3Ws’

KUCHING: The Kuching District Merdeka@Community 2020 programme was successfully conducted at the Taman Everbright/Taman Phoning Community Association Hall here on Friday. The opening ceremony of the programme organised by the Information Department (JaPen) Kuching District was officiated at by Kuching Division Resident Sherrina Hussaini. The programme was conducted in a moderate but lively manner with […]

Nurturing spirit of patriotism at village

By Voon Yih Boon KUCHING: Jalur Gemilang (national flags) were waved while the patriotic song “Jalur Gemilang” was sung at the Merdeka@Komuniti programme at Kampung Lidah Tanah Community Hall on Sunday (Sept 6). Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang officiated at the event organised by the Information Department. Among those present were the deputy director […]