Minister decries bullying case in school
KUCHING: Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister wants firm action taken against the perpetrators of bullying to put a stop to it. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said bullying must never be tolerated; be it in school or outside the school compound. Thus, the authorities must investigate thoroughly. “This is a serious problem and […]
Councils to go on offensive to stem rabies
KUCHING: An anti-rabies operation will be carried out throughout the city on Monday (May 8) in an effort to stem the outbreak in the state. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the operation will be carried out over five days until May 12 involving local councils namely MBKS, Kuching North […]
Stern action against non-performing contractors
KUCHING: Stern actions must be taken against contractors who fail to deliver any projects in time. In stating this, Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA) chairman Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi pointed out that there were contractors who had taken several projects under the agency but performed badly in delivering them. “I do not want to […]
Stern action for employers forcing Covid-19 positive employees to work
KUCHING: Employers found guilty of forcing their employees who are Covid-19 positive to turn up for work can be sentenced to up to five years imprisonment or fined under Section 22 (b) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. They can also be sentenced to six months imprisonment or fined or both, […]
MP wants action against ‘half-past-six’ contractors
BINTULU: The Public Works Department (JKR) has been urged to take stern action against contractors or concession companies not doing their work well in the construction of the Jalan Bakun flyover. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he had received many complaints from the local community on the problems faced due to the […]
MCC takes sterner actions against SOP violators
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) is now taking sterner action against those who fail to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) imposed under the movement control order (MCO). Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said the council had received feedback that certain entertainment outlets such as Bistros and Pubs are still operating and, to certain […]
Rape joke no small matter; stern action must be taken
PUTRAJAYA: The act of a teacher accused of making jokes about rape during class cannot be dismissed as trivial and stern action should be taken against the teacher if the allegations are proven, said Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun. She said the matter was being taken seriously and […]
Stern action to be taken against culprits who forge travel documents
PETALING JAYA: Stern action will be taken against enforcement personnel found to have abused their position in interstate travel permission matters, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said similar action would be taken against members of the public who were found to have abused the permission forms, including purchasing or […]
Call for Sugarbook app be blocked, stern action
KOTA BHARU: The ‘Sugarbook’ application, allegedly used by several tertiary institution students to look for sugar daddies, leading to immoral activities, should be blocked, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Ahmad Marzuk Shaary. He said if this was really happening among the students, the government should take stern action against […]
Stern action needed to put a stop to hate speech on social media
KUALA LUMPUR: Stern legal action needs to be taken against those who insult and hurl abuses against others including national leaders on social media, which have been rampant of late. Dewan Negara People’s Well-being Caucus Committee chairman, Senator Datuk Razali Idris in expressing his concern over the matter proposed that a new law be introduced […]
