Be united in tackling social problems
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine has urged the local community to be united in dealing with social problems being faced. He said the community at the same time should also focus on the development of human capital at the grassroots level. “Social problem such as online gambling needs to be eradicated completely and this activity […]
Call for cohesion in tackling social problems
MUKAH: The people here are called to be united in addressing social problems among the community and putting emphasis on human capital development at the grassroots level. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said this at the Raya Gawai open house programme organised by the Neighbourhood Watch Committee locally known as Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) Petanak Jaya, […]
Teen detained to assist in baby dumping case
SONG: A teenage girl was detained by police to facilitate investigations into a case of baby dumping in Jalan Mission on Thursday (Nov 18). The case was confirmed by Song OCPD DSP Rowney Michael when contacted on Friday (Nov 19). He said the teenager was 16 years old and a Form 4 student. “The teenager […]
Kafe@TEEN: Interactive youth centre
To help youth aged 13 to 24 years to go through their adolescene with confidence and ease, the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) has set up Kafe@TEEN in several states throughout the country, hoping that it can be an interactive centre for teen education. Helping teens cope with adolescence As a one-stop centre […]
Taman Sepakat Jaya will progress further
KUCHING: Taman Sepakat Jaya will continue to be developed, says Demak Jaya assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. He added that, through the Safe City Project together with Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), the initiative was necessary due to the increase of the population and social problems, especially among youths in the area. “This initiative is […]
Social problems among youths of grave concern
KUCHING: Samarahan has among the highest youth sex-related social problems in Sarawak, revealed Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He said that these included sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies in youths, adding that he had been informed of this by a Samarahan-based medical professional. “Now, Samarahan is also seeing an increase […]
