Inaugural occupational safety and health conference kicks off in Miri
MIRI: The inaugural Sarawak Occupational Safety and Health Conference (SOSH) was declared open today, aimed to continue strengthening awareness and the importance of occupational health and safety among employers and employees. Nine speakers will present papers over the two days while a total of 15 booths have been set up to provide updates and information […]
World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer’s Day is held on September 21 annually to raise global awareness of the disease and challenge the common stigma that surrounds it. Homage Care Professional Suguna Nair shares her experiences and tips to care for Alzheimer’s patients. Breaking the stigma and sharing the stress World Alzheimer’s Day, celebrated every September 21 is dedicated […]
City council kicks off awareness campaign
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) in collaboration with three local business organisations has kicked off an awareness campaign on the dangers of a second and third wave of Covid-19 outbreak. Mayor Adam Yii said the collaboration involved Dewan Usahawan Bumiputra Sarawak (DUBS), Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) and Dayak Chamber of […]
Paint the World International Concert on Feb 15
KUCHING: A youth programme, Paint the World International Concert, organised by an international movement called ‘Paint the World’ will be held on Feb 15 at the old building of the State Legislative Assembly. The concert will be from 2.30pm to 5pm. Entrance is free for an audience of around 750 people. The participants are from […]
Sabah JaPen distributes 20,000 pamphlets statewide
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Information Department (JaPen) has distributed about 20,000 pamphlets across the state through its ‘Info on Wheels’ programme to disseminate information pertaining to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) to the public. Sabah JaPen director Norzawiyah Bulka said accurate and up-to-date information on the coronavirus had to be disseminated so that people would […]
More people reporting paedophilia cases
KANGAR: The number of cases involving paedophilia in Perlis rose by 38 percent in 2019 compared to the previous year, according to state police chief Datuk Surina Saad. She attributed the increase to the existence of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and higher awareness of paedophilia among the public. “The Act has helped […]
