Mental health just as important
SIBU: More needs to be done to bring about greater public consciousness on mental health. To this end Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang called on both government bodies and NGOs to hold more mental health literacy programmes. “In this health-conscious era, people spend much time and energy to enhance […]
Organ donations can save lives
KUCHING: The establishment of an Organ Procurement Unit at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here is expected to increase public awareness of the importance of organ donations in saving lives. Located at the SGH lobby, it aims to promote and encourage more people to register as organ donors. Sarawak State Health Director Dr. Ooi Choo […]
Onus also on public to curb drug menace
SERIAN: People have little choice but be a little nosy when it comes to drug activities in the community. They should not shrug and look away in the greater interest of the common good, said State Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata. “We always hear the saying jangan jaga tepi kain orang (to not poke […]
Tiong stresses need for greater rural eye care
BINTULU: Awareness campaigns on the importance of eye care and the dangers of cataracts need to be extended to rural areas. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this would also make it easier for the community in the affected area to get treatment without having to go to the city. He said that […]
Creating public awareness about reducing use of synthetic dyes
KUCHING: The use of natural dyes is very important in the textile industry to make the environment safer, especially for children. In fact, many benefits are obtained by extracting natural colours from plants, fruits or flowers. These types of dyes do not contain harmful chemicals or carcinogenic components. By using natural dyes, we help preserve […]
Shared responsibility vital to combat drugs
SIBU: People here have been reminded to take drug abuse in the community seriously, especially the use of the substance among the youth. In making the call, Sibu Deputy Resident, Christopher Ranggau Unting said the people need to take a ‘jaga tepi kain orang’ attitude, meaning thy should take note of what’s going on in […]
Dee Hati Grief Centre — reaching out to those in need
It is common to experience grief after losing those important to us. However, it can be traumatising and lead to protracted grief for some people. The Dee Hati Grief Centre aims to provide holistic support to those who are grieving and also to spread knowledge on how to cope with grief. Making the world a […]
Only 10% of Perakians have awareness on e-waste management
IPOH: Only about 10 per cent of the people in Perak are believed to be aware of the importance of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) management for the environment. Perak Department of Environment (DOE) director Rosli Zul said the level is still low and the matter is closely related to the culture or attitude of […]
Call for more talks on mental awareness
SIBU: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government and private sectors are urged to join efforts in holding more mental health awareness talks or courses in different community so as to heighten the public awareness of the issue. In making the call, Cr Ling Hua Wee said holding more community mental health care awareness talks or courses will […]
Thumbs-up to Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill
KUCHING: The Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill passed in Parliament Dewan Rakyat is seen as a first step in acknowledging the pervasiveness of the problem of sexual harassment in the country. It is also a deterrent against inappropriate behaviour. Sarawak Women and Family Council committee member Prof Dr Ida Fatimawati Adi Badiozaman said with the bill in […]
