Keeping rivers clean entails public participation
KUCHING: Water pollution has been an issue of concern for so many years and the primary cause of water pollution is due to the amount of garbage thrown into the rivers. Sarawak, which is surrounded by rivers and also known for its large land mass, has been fighting a battle to provide clean rivers. Sarawak […]
Breast cancer campaign at VivaCity
KUCHING: Medi Beaute will be organising a Breast Cancer Awareness event in collaboration with Sarawak Breast Cancer Support Group and KPJ Kuching. The event will be held at VivaCity Megamall, E-Atrium, ground floor on Saturday (Oct 29) from 10am to 8pm. The campaign includes free breast cancer examination, breast cancer health talk by SBCSG and […]
The dangers of being a mule account holder
KUCHING: Police are requesting cooperation from all parties to make the public be more aware of the consequences of being a mule account holder. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said all parties, including non-governmental organisations, had been urged to cooperate with the police to conduct public awareness on such crime. “They need […]
Vapers, spare a thought for your poor lungs!
KUCHING: Cardiologists here have urged smokers and vapers to cut down or even stop completely as they are at risk of suffering from lung problems. Consultant cardiologist of Sarawak Heart Centre (PJS), Dr Alan Fong said although the epidemiological link between vaping and heart attack had not been fully established, the vape liquid was harmful […]
Book on issues of indigenous people launched
KUCHING: ‘An Anthology of Indigenous Peoples’ Issues’, is a book vital to create awareness and educating future generations on issues faced by indigenous groups around the world. The book, edited by Dr Ramy Bulan and Charles Chow was published by a publisher Thomson Reuters Asia, was officiated at by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah […]
Thank you, Cikgu Fadli, for speaking up
Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher. – Japanese proverb In your place of work, if you are aware that something is seriously wrong, will you be prepared to bring up the matter to your superior? Or will you just keep quiet, pretend that nothing is wrong […]
Longhouse folk get to grips with environment issues
BETONG: A total of 96 people took part in an environmental awareness programme held at Rumah Richard Kadir, Melabu Bair in Ulu Layar here. The programme which was held on Sept 28-29 was organised by the Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board in collaboration with the Department of Drainage and Irrigation, Betong District Council, Centre […]
Sarawak Delta Geopark programme gets thumbs-up
KUCHING: The Awareness Programme on Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) Series 4/2022 aims to spread awareness to every branch of the community about its existence and importance to the state. In addition, a programme like this aims to prepare everyone to become agents of disseminating information to communities that have not yet been exposed to this […]
Garbage enzymes to clean town drains
SIBU: An event on ‘pouring garbage enzymes into drains’ was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral (SHC) car park here yesterday. The event was jointly organised by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) with SHC, Sarawak Art Living, coffee shops association, schools and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). According to SMC’s chief health inspector Ting Tin Teck, the enzyme mix […]
Besides academics, focus on sports important too says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Public awareness of the importance of sports should be increased because the overall involvement of the people in sports is still at a moderate level, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Minister felt it is also important to make sports as part of one’s lifestyle and culture. […]
