Role of community in combating drug and substance abuse
KUCHING: The Sarawak government needs everyone’s cooperation in its efforts to address illicit drug challenges, stresses Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Abdul Karim, the Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, said the community had a role to play, including working together and taking part in illicit drug eradication programmes. “Drug and substance abuse […]
Crucial for JKKK, tuai rumah, ketua kaum to enhance skills
MIRI: Village development and security committees (JKKK), tuai rumah and ketua kaum are grassroots entities that play a crucial role in community-level development, says Datuk Majang Renggi. “Thus, the state government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to empower them to further develop the rural areas,” disclosed the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development […]
JV Smart Vending – pioneer in vending machine business
MIRI: The vending machine business is another opportunity for the local community to boost the economic sector. According to the general manager of JV Smart Vending Sdn Bhd, Andenson Dato, this product and service-based operations, set up by founder and director of JV Smart Vending, Mohd Afiq Zarith Mohd Izham from Johor Bahru, has […]
Farm trail likely to boost agriculture
SARATOK: A three-kilometre access to farms and gardens is expected to spur more agricultural activities here. Initiated by Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju with this objective in mind, residents of the Rumah Igat longhouse have started working on making the trail. “The project along 3 kilometres of Sungai Jirak, Kabo, Saratok is currently in full […]
Keeping traditional handicrafts alive
BY FAIZAL BUJANG The handicrafts of the indigenous tribes of the Land of the Hornbills are not only admired by the local community but have also stolen the attention of foreigners. This has indirectly placed Sarawak among the pioneer states that are able to maintain its handicrafts, as the saying goes tak lapuk dek hujan, […]
Padawan Municipal Council aims to do more for community
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Friday (Aug 27), aiming to do more for the local community despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said he was confident that together with his fellow councillors, support from staff, government departments, community leaders and the public, […]
Awareness on drug abuse crucial to tackle problem
MIRI: Drug awareness is crucial as it empowers people to make informed choices. Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew believed that it is essential for the community to embrace adequate knowledge about drugs in order to tackle the problem (drug abuse) at root. “We need to create a caring community in […]
More developments in the pipeline for Padawan
PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is confident it can bring about greater development to its administrative area with the government’s support as well as community leaders and the people. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said MPP would continue to put emphasis on its Resident Councillorship System (RCS) to enhance the spirit of neighbourliness and caring […]
Dangers of drug abuse: Prevention is better than cure
DALAT: The local community should always be wary of the dangers of drug abuse as prevention is always better than cure. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the community should play their role in helping the authorities fight against drug abuse. According to her, drug abuse is […]
What makes a good political leader?
KUCHING: Aspiring political leaders in Sarawak must understand the dynamism of the state’s population, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “A leader must speak for and represent the people of Sarawak, and not only for any particular race. This makes Sarawak an attractive place for people to learn about living in […]
