Red Crescent virtual run opens for registration
KUCHING: In observance of the World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Society Kuching District is organising a virtual run to be held on June 14. The run open for registration today and branch chairman Datuk Dr Abang Abdul Rauf Abang Zain officiated at the event at the Red Crescent Kuching Headquarters. […]
Department conducts awareness campaign in 11 villages
LAWAS: The Lawas District Veterinary Services Department (DVS) continued its awareness and surveillance campaign on African Swine Fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Diseases (FMD) in 11 villages in the district here. The villages are Long Langai, Tala Buda, Long Rusu, Long Ritan, Punang Kelalan, Long Nawi, Long Buda, Buduk Aru, Long Kumap, Long Rangat […]
Webinars to raise awareness on aquaculture industry
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is organising a series of free public webinars on aquaculture in collaboration with Curtin University Australia. Organised in conjunction with its new Master of Science in Sustainable Aquaculture postgraduate degree this July, the series started on April 6. The title of the webinar was Aquaculture in Sarawak; challenges and opportunities. […]
Reduce environmental impact through proper disposal of used cooking oil
Over the years, improper oil disposal, especially cooking oil, has been a major contributor to water pollution. However, recent researches have found that used cooking oil can be used to produce biodiesel, a more eco-friendly source of energy compared to other fuels. Recycling oil and grease properly also ensures these wastes are staying out of […]
Company lends help to needy groups
KUCHING: Kaliman Timber Corporation Sdn Bhd (Kaliman Timber) recently contributed food assistance to needy families in Kampung Blimbin Krokong, Bau and Taman Sri Maya, Kuching. The food assistance consisted of 200 bags of rice and it is to support the needy families. Kaliman Timber in a statement said the assistance was to help and ease […]
Awareness programme to boost jab registration
SERIAN: An awareness programme was held and a walkabout survey was conducted in the division to encourage the public to register for the Covid-19 vaccination. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus said the initiative was held together with the State Information Department (Japen) to raise awareness of the vaccine importance and that individuals should register for […]
Many not concerned about plastic pollution
KUCHING: Plastic waste is said to be one of the main contributors to climate change, in addition to its negative effects on nature. According to the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association, Malaysians use an average of 300 plastic bags a year. In addition, the rate of plastic consumption in Malaysia is listed among the highest, according […]
Pemadam to create greater public awareness on drugs
BY TANIA LAM & CRYSTAL WONG KUCHING: The Drug Prevention Association of Malaysia (Pemadam) Sarawak will be organising more programmes, activities, and trainings at various districts and divisions aimed at increasing public awareness. Pemadam Sarawak chairman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said a ‘Drug Prevention Education Programme 2021’ will be held in Padawan in collaboration […]
For a better future
On a mission to help minorities in Malaysia, philanthropist Aziza Aznizan and Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Francisca Luhong James aim to create awareness of the plight of poverty-stricken families in rural areas and also Rohingya refugees in the nation. They recently joined forces, launching fundraisers, handing out contributions and also providing a platform for education […]
Call to inculcate vaccine importance
SERIAN: The local people need to be properly informed about the importance of vaccine as protection against Covid-19. This can be done through relevant awareness programmes that could remove the public’s negative perception of the safety of the vaccine, said Serian Resident Tuah Suni. “The facts about the Covid-19 vaccine must be disseminated to the […]
