PNS disinfects premises, CCM to follow suit
KUALA LUMPUR: Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (PNS) has been proactive in preventing the spread of Covid-19 among its employees, tenants and visitors by undertaking disinfection and cleaning activities at its premises at Menara PNS in Bangsar South. In a statement issued yesterday, PNS said the disinfection and cleaning was undertaken from March 5 to 8. The agency has also implemented […]
Stricter measures at entry points
KUCHING: The state government is urging the public to remain calm following the recent outbreak of the pandemic Covid-19 in Brunei. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah clarified that the State Disaster Management Committee has strengthened its precautionary measures at all state’s entry points. “The committee will ensure the preventive actions […]
Vodka maker warns buyers tipple won’t stave off virus
WASHINGTON: US vodka distiller Tito’s has warned buyers that making hand sanitizer out of its liquor will not help them fight off the coronavirus, in response to a surge of internet users boasting of making their own moonshine virus protection. “I made some hand sanitizer out your vodka. The hand sanitizer doesn’t taste bad either. […]
Control fishing in Bakun Lake, says Masing
KUCHING: Fishing activities in Bakun Lake need to be properly controlled to prevent over-fishing which could lead to extinction of fishes in the lake. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing warned that merchantable fish could become extinct in less than 10 years at the rate fishes were being netted in Bakun Lake […]
Malaysia, Singapore agree on ToR
COVID-19 WATCH KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore have agreed on the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the JWG to further enhance cooperation to prevent and control the spread of Covid-19. The JWG will be co-led by the deputy health ministers of both countries. The first JWG meeting held in Johor Bahru on Tuesday was attended […]
Bintulu’s flooding problems to be addressed
KUCHING: Various major and minor flood mitigation systems and other related projects in Bintulu have been reviewed and steps will be taken to effectively and urgently address the town’s prevalent flooding problems. A recent flash flood once again proved the importance of reviewing its current drainage infrastructure and improving the necessary areas, especially those caused […]
Don’t drink and drive, it’s as simple as that
KUCHING: Without a shadow of a doubt, drinking and driving is never a good idea. Drunk drivers are only putting their lives at risk but also the lives of others. Figures showed that between 2010 and 2015, 618 deaths were due to drunk drivers. Based on the statistics, Malaysia is only behind Thailand and Vietnam […]
NGO: Help, not punish, those who attempt suicide
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) is backing the call to decriminalise suicide, echoing Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah’s sentiment. On Tuesday, the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister supported the proposal, saying that people who attempted suicide should be helped instead of being prosecuted. SCPA chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng […]
Maintain good hygiene to prevent spread of epidemic
CORONAVIRUS WATCH DALAT: Constituents in Mukah have been advised to continuously maintain good hygiene and cleanliness as a preventive measure in the wake of the current coronavirus epidemic. Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib explained that as the virus was reported to be new and no vaccine was currently available to treat it, people should […]
5-year strategic plan launched
UNDERAGE MARRIAGE PUTRAJAYA: The National Strategic Plan to Address the Causes of Underage Marriage was launched yesterday in efforts to curb the problem at the grassroots level. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah, who launched the plan, said it encompassed seven objectives, 17 strategies and 58 programmes to address these causes in the […]
