MoTAC conducting study to strengthen tourism industry guidelines
KUALA LUMPUR: A study to further strengthen the standardisation of the tourism industry, including improving outdated accommodation safety guidelines, is being carried out to give more protection to tourists and industry players. The Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture (MoTAC) said this is aimed at developing a sustainable tourism industry since it is one of […]
Protection for doctors who report on suspected cases
Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) KUCHING: Doctors and general practitioners (GP) who report suspected cases of infectious disease are given indemnity against any legal redress. This was decided by the bipartisan Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Health, Science and Innovation during its meeting to discuss provisions of the Prevention and […]
Court action against teen vax not right
KUCHING: A recent court action filed in Penang which seeks to stop the government from vaccinating children under the age of 18 is a very ‘irresponsible and irrational’ act, said social activist Voon Shiak Ni. “What is the public interest that the suit is driving at? Are they representing the voices of the majority?” she […]
Schools must keep children safe from sex predators
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Schools play an important role in protecting children from sexual predators, said Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman Datuk Seri Victor Hii Lu Thian. He recommended that schools include studies on sexuality abuse, including paedophilia, in their syllabus to create awareness among the young. Hii reckoned that continuous education would help […]
PM urged to table Sexual Harassment Bill this year
KUCHING: Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to table the Sexual Harassment Bill this year as more protection is urgently needed. Women Aid’s Organisation (WAO) deputy executive director and advocacy director, Yu Ren Chung He made the call during a webinar entitled “Cyber Sexual Harassment: Are […]
Protection of state’s biodiversity through responsible tourism
KUCHING: Responsible tourism will help ensure that Sarawak’s biodiversity remains protected, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He pointed out that the state was well known for its ecotourism initiatives and national parks, adding that Sarawak housed majestic natural ecosystems and a diverse selection of flora and fauna. “Responsible tourism […]
Instagram unveils new policies to protect teens from suspicious adults
MOSCOW: Instagram announced new policies on Tuesday that will restrict communications between teens and adults who do not already follow each other on the platform, reported Sputnik. The photo-sharing social network will use a machine learning technology to better identify the age of its users and show safety prompts to kids to protect them from […]
Protect the Malayan tiger at all costs
By Sophia Lim The recent news of the death of Awang Rasau is a harsh wakeup call that we must address the scourge of poachers with greater resolve. Otherwise, we will soon see the end of another critically endangered species. Awang Rasau, the male Malayan tiger caught in Terengganu had been shot by poachers with […]
No charges for Covid vaccination at private facilities involved in immunisation programme
PUTRAJAYA: Individuals who get an appointment for Covid-19 vaccine injection at private hospitals or clinics involved in the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme will not have to pay any charges, said National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. “The charges are borne by the government,” he told a press conference on developments involving the programme […]
Vaccine safe to take
KUCHING: The Covid-19 vaccine gives a high percentage of protection to the people and reduces the risk of being infected by the virus by 90 percent, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said if someone is infected after vaccination, the vaccine would reduce the risk of severe disease by 90 percent. “Based on […]
