Be active participants, not mere spectators

In the complex tapestry of urban life, it is easy to assume that matters of fire safety and security rest solely on the broad shoulders of the government. However, delving into the intricacies of this issue reveals a profound truth: 99 per cent of the result depends heavily on our shoulders, on our reactions to […]

Fit Malaysia records 100,000 participants

KUALA LUMPUR: Fit Malaysia, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), concludes today and 100,000 participants have taken part in the programme since it started in August. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the ministry was satisfied with the encouraging response from various walks of life in all states. […]

49 attend PWD’s MoI workshop

KUCHING: Forty-nine participants attended the Public Works Department (PWD) Divisional Manual of Instruction (MoI) Workshop 2023 from March 7 to 9. Organised by PWD’s compliance branch quality management sector, the workshop discussed and revised the MoI following the merging of the regional and division offices. The revision covers the latest organisation chart, functions, roles and […]

Six teams from Sarawak to participate in ICQCC 2021

KUCHING: Six teams from Sarawak government agencies will participate in the 46th International Convention on Quality Control Circle (ICQCC) 2021 in Hyderabad, India virtually from Nov 24 to 27. The six teams are Do It 5 and Revenue Squad from Sarawak State Treasury Department, Flares from the Forest Department Sarawak, Lands Tahai Q from Sarawak […]

Marshalls to ensure safety of participants

KUCHING: Convoy officers — also known as marshalls — are not allowed to stop vehicles especially at traffic light intersections. Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Mohd Syafiq Anas Abdullah said his department has deployed its personnel to work with traffic police and marshalls during a cycling programme ‘Kayuhan Ambang Kemerdekaan’ organised by Matang Jaya […]

Livestock project recipients can’t wait to start

SERIAN: Participants of the People’s Livestock Project from Tarat thanked the state government for its continuous efforts to enhance the lives of rural folk. They received livestock and certificates under the Agriculture Facilitation Programme from Assistant Agriculture Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee In at a ceremony in Kampung Chupak here […]

Roadshow participants urged to come forward

KUCHING: Those who attended the Sarawak Islamic Council’s Wawasan Ummah Gemilang roadshow at Dewan Suarah, Kota Samarahan on March 10 are urged to be assessed and tested for Covid-19.  Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian shared a notice from the Samarahan Divisional Health Office on its Facebook page which called on […]

Health screening for event participants

MIRI: Those who attended the closing of the two-day ‘Program Kem Kesedaran Alam Sekitar’ (Kekas) at a leading hotel here yesterday underwent a health screening before entering the event premises. Among those who were screened was Mayor Adam Yii. The event was organised by Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd -Sarawak Oil (SK Oil) in conjunction with […]

Seminar participants treated to dinner

KUCHING: Some 230 participants who attended a seminar titled ‘The Return of Niah Skeletal Collections — Long Journey Home’ were treated to a dinner on Thursday night. Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting attended the event held at the Waterfront Hotel here. Prior to the dinner, participants attended a one-day seminar which […]