Community leaders can help curb drug abuse
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Community leaders play a pivotal role in providing better understanding of the dangers of drugs among villagers through awareness programmes. Samarahan district officer Anuar Da’an said penghulus, for example, should convince local youths to participate in these programmes to curb rampant drug-related issues in villages, here. “There are a lot of youths (involved […]
Government sets KPI to reduce teenage pregnancies
TATAU: The Sarawak government has set a key performance index (KPI) to reduce the number of teenage pregnancy cases by 10 per cent each year. This is an effort to address the issue of teenage pregnancy, said Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai. According to him, based on statistics from the State […]
Ministry stepping up efforts to empower consumers
SERIAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs’ (KPDNHEP) role is to create awareness and produce knowledgeable consumers, motivated to act and are able to solve problems through the right channels. “The ministry is constantly stepping up efforts to disseminate information to the public so that consumers are empowered,” said Deputy Minister for Agriculture […]
Nature reserve enthralls young minds
MIRI: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) hosted a group of 58 students and teachers from SMK Lutong at Piasau Nature Reserve. According to the custodian of National Parks and Wildlife in Sarawak, the engagement was part of Piasau Nature Reserve’s communication, education and public awareness initiative. “In line with our objective of nurturing environmental awareness among […]
5,000 expected on last day of PKMS Week
By Nura Valentiana Lorna & Gabriel Lihan LAWAS: SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia) is hosting a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (PMKS) Week to raise public awareness and promote PKMS products and services across various industries. As many as 5,000 visitors are expected to attend by the last day of the PMKS Week tomorrow […]
AZAM to step up development communication drive
KUCHING: AZAM Sarawak will intensify efforts to facilitate development in Sarawak by promoting greater awareness on the importance of development communication. This was said by its newly re-elected chairman Datuk William Patrick Nyigor who pointed out that AZAM will focus on several strategic areas in moving forward. “These strategic areas include enhancing the importance of […]
Finale to unique charity drive at the spring
KUCHING: To help create and promote public awareness on empowering the livelihood of poor urban households, The Spring Shopping Mall has adopted ‘Jasa Kasih: Gift of Giving’ to engage the public in helping the needy. The campaign started on April 22 and ends tomorrow. Shoppers can drop off their donated items at our Customer Service […]
Public awareness key to effective control of asthma
KUALA LUMPUR: Public awareness about asthma and how it affects patients are key to effective control of the chronic lung disorder. Experts said without a proper understanding of asthma and its triggers, it could become fatal if not properly managed, noting that many people perceive asthma as a “normal” illness, with no immediate treatment needed. […]
Bomba mini zoo to boost ambiance, awareness
By Aini Selikang SARIKEI: A mini zoo is being built by the Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) here to spread awareness of handling poisonous animals, especially snakes, to the public. Its chief Mahmudin Narudin said construction of the mini zoo is expected to be completed soon. He said the mini zoo will house several species […]
Property crime spikes in Samarahan
BY MA CHEE SENG & ALVERD KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kota Samarahan police are seeing an increase in cases under Penal Code Section 379, such as stealing water metres, cable thefts and crop thefts. Samarahan OCPD Sudirman Kram revealed this yesterday at a meet-and-greet session organised in collaboration with Farley Supermarket yesterday. “We are concentrating on cases involving […]
