Centre gets stamp of approval
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Parents are excited with the opening of the new Smart Reader Kids centre at Taman Desa Ilmu here as it will help their children improve and develop throughout their early childhood education. The opening of Smart Reader Kids Taman Desa Ilmu by Smart Reader Worldwide Sdn Bhd has received positive response from parents […]
Outreach programmes receive awesome response
MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri’s recently held Outreach Programmes in Long San, Long Banga and Bario. All events received overwhelming response from the community. According to a press statement by Pustaka, the activities held from July 26 to 30 were done in collaborations with Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) and were based on knowledge, […]
Positive response to anti-sexual harassment law
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Jacintha Jolene KUCHING: On Wednesday (July 20), the Dewan Rakyat passed the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun said the Bill was a manifestation of the commitment of the government to prevent sexual harassment among the genders. The sexual harassment laws received a […]
Organise this programme more often
THE Malaysia Family Sales Programme has received a lot of positive responses from Simunjan residents who have been informed that it was aimed at helping to lighten their burden caused by the increasing prices of daily necessities. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri visited the venue at the Dewan Mesra […]
Ministry to continue family sales programme
KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Sales Programme which received an overwhelming response from consumers will carry on in the state. “The response from consumers and traders in Sarawak has been very encouraging,” said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry director Datuk Stanley Tan. “The latest Program Jualan Keluarga Malaysia was implemented in more than 46 […]
Public responds positively to PM’s announcement on resumption of interstate travel
KUCHING: The public responded positively to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement on permitting interstate travel which came into full effect yesterday (Oct 11). According to Niqalyssa Abdullah, a 24-year-old administrative coordinator, the decision to allow nationwide resumption of interstate travel was a step forward in reviving the nation’s economy. “The ban on […]
Positive results since formation of drug prevention committee
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: The ongoing efforts of the One-Stop Committee (OSC) to address drug and substance issues (MIDS) have yielded positive and encouraging results, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister said data showed a 4.53 percent decrease in arrests compared to June (683 arrests). […]
Majority of M’sians ‘aye’ to Covid-19 vaccines
KUCHING: A majority of respondents are prepared to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a recent survey by the Ministry of Health (MoH). Sixty-seven percent of the respondents said they would agree to receive the vaccine. Seventeen percent were unsure about the vaccine, and 16 percent said they would reject it. The survey was conducted […]
‘Aye’ to reintroduction of GST
KUCHING: The government’s plan to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has generally received a positive response from the people. However, members of the public have urged for consideration to be given to the timing and effect of its implementation as well as for careful planning and monitoring to be carried out. Recently, former […]
Positive response to amended drink-driving law
MIRI: Effective October 23, errant drivers in the country will face heavier penalties under the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020. The Transport Ministry received the appointment of date of coming into operation of the instrument from the Attorney-General’s Chambers on October 20. On October 22, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, as the […]
