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Pay more attention to safety at home

KUCHING: More awareness should be given to safety at home particularly on the usage of water heaters or any other electrical appliances to avoid untoward incidents like electrocution. Alliance for Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Lee Lam Thye said this so that house occupants are aware and can learn more about the […]

Dr Sim praises Bomba for getting community involved in fire safety

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has lauded the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) for getting the community to get involved in fire safety programmes. “As we know, the Chinese New Year (CNY) is around the corner, and we want everyone to be safe. “…and all the government agencies such as […]

Don’t forget the 3Ls, Bomba chief reminds public

KUCHING: Sarawakians, especially those celebrating the Chinese New Year (CNY), have been reminded to do away with the ‘3L’ syndrome – ‘Lupa, Leka dan Lalai’ or ‘forgetfulness, carelessness, and negligence’. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman said this was important to avoid any unwanted incident throughout the celebration. “It is part of […]

Ministry to launch statewide road safety awareness

KUCHING: The Transport Ministry will launch a programme to inculcate in road users a safety attitude to prevent accidents and death. Its minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the Transport-Awareness Behavioural Change (ABC) programme will be implemented sometime this year. “Serious injuries and fatalities from road accidents have dire consequences on the victims’ families […]

Road users urged to prioritise safety, especially during festive season

KUCHING: With the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration a little over two weeks away, the number of vehicles on the road is expected to experience a jump. “This is due to people going out shopping, and some may be driving back to their hometown,” Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said when officiating […]

Early measures needed to solve Bintulu’s flood woes: Tiong

KUCHING: The flood problem in Bintulu cannot be solved in a short time frame but instead requires a comprehensive process which starts with thorough study and research, says Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “In the long term, the maintenance of drains and drainage systems must be done periodically to prevent flash floods,” he […]

Call to set up voting station exclusively for vulnerable groups

KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) should set up a dedicated voting station for vulnerable groups such as the elderly during the polls, a political analyst has suggested. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said this initiative needed to be taken to avoid any undesirable circumstances. “My concern is not only about the […]

AirAsia to use aerobridge for all flights

KUCHING: AirAsia Berhad has finally decided to use the aerobridge for all of its flights after years of public complaints pertaining to the inconvenience of using the staircase to enter and exit the aircraft. According to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, using the staircase is difficult and inconvenient especially for the elderly, people […]

Ready for anything

KUCHING: A Tier 1 oil spill response drill was carried out on Friday (Oct 15) at Senari Synergy Oil, Gas and Chemicals (OGC) port. This is to determine the preparedness of the industry players in responding to any unprecedented oil spill incidents. “This also involves the competency of personnel in executing oil spill response contingencies […]

Early childhood education institutions get special RM5k grant

BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: Fifty-six percent of registered Early Childhood Education Institutions (IPAKK) under the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Early Childhood Development (KWKPK) received a RM5,000 Special Annual Grant (GTK) each. “The GTK aims to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the children. The goal of this grant is to […]