Know what you eat to avoid getting diabetes
KUCHING: Know what you eat, know how much you can eat to avoid getting diabetes. Diabetes Malaysia Sarawak Branch chairman Dr William Voon said there is still a lack of awareness on the serious health complications caused by diabetes. He said many people are aware about diabetes but not all know that it can cause […]
No serious case of whooping cough in Sarawak
KUCHING: No serious cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been reported in Sarawak thus far, said Health Deputy Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection which is often marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like ‘whoop’. Lukanisman said a total […]
Confronting HIV/AIDS related stigma remains a challenge
IT is no surprise that the stigma around people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) or PLHIV is still going on to this day. Despite the initiatives and the efforts made by the relevant government authorities in the fight not only to end the spread of the diseases, but also to educate members […]
Losses to online scams could reach RM1.2 bln this year
SHAH ALAM: Cumulative losses involving cases of online fraud by scammers are projected to reach up to RM1.2 billion by the end of this year if there is still a lack of awareness among the public about the crime. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the projection was obtained from yesterday’s Cabinet meeting […]
Increase public awareness on scheme
KUCHING: Public awareness on the Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS) needs to be further increased. In stating this, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said that one of the ways is to promote this benefit to major employers in Sarawak and increase news media to help disseminate information on how […]
Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility
WHEN I look back at my career in the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), it never fails to amaze me looking at how far I have come – this year marks my 34th year in the service. In 1989, I made a life-changing decision in my career, going from the Public Works Department (JKR) to […]
Daro’s first 3R recycling event this Sunday
SIBU: Kampung Cina and Pasar Daro Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) will hold their first 3R recycling programme at Tabika Kie Ming Open Hall, Daro this Sunday. The event which starts from 12 pm to 4 pm is organised by both JKKKs in collaboration with Matu and Daro District Office. According to one of […]
S’wak NGO collaborates with global childhood cancer societies
KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) joined global childhood cancer organisations in celebrating International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) on Feb 15 to raise awareness on the alarming cases of childhood cancer in the state. The ICCD is a global collaborative campaign observed annually to highlight the importance of community participation and support in the […]
Bomba community programme draws villagers
BELAGA: The Community and Fire Point programme organised by the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in collaboration with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) received encouraging participation from the community in Kampung Long Busang here. The programme held from Feb 9-11 saw some 197 villagers taking part in Bomba Komuniti, Celik Suri, Majlis Keselamatan Aktiviti Air […]
Bomba committed to building resilient communities
BELAGA: The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) will not rest on its laurels but continue spreading awareness and imparting knowledge on fire safety and prevention to communities in every corner of Sarawak. Bomba Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the department is committed to conduct advocacy programmes in the effort to build a resilient […]
