Need to embrace spirit of volunteerism in supporting govt
SIBU: Members of Komuniti Madani should not expect rewards for their involvement in activities. Komuniti Madani Durin Chairman Datuk Teo Boon Siew said every member should instead embrace the spirit of volunteerism in supporting the government’s agenda for the community. “This is our responsibility as members, without expecting a salary or reward. What is important […]
Community spirit and volunteerism
Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless. – SHERRY ANDERSON, CANADIAN CURLER Disasters, natural or man-made will always be a part of the cycle of life. The efforts to mitigate and alleviate the suffering of people after a disaster is very important. One such often underrated and underreported mitigation efforts […]
Over 2,000 school children receive school packs nationwide
KUCHING: With the start of the new school year around the corner, Nestlé Malaysia recently joined hands with non-governmental organisation, the Empire Project, to reach out to more than 2,000 school children across the nation as part of its Back-2-School initiative. Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols said under this programme, Nestlé mobilised its […]
Nurture youth in volunteerism
KUCHING: The Volunteerism Programme is an excellent initiative in nurturing future generations that are responsible and attentive to the needs of others. Tupong assemblyman, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said that such programme is able to create awareness, nurture, encourage and produce volunteers from all walks of life. “When they are attentive to the surrounding situations, the […]
Charity NGO Hope Place welcomes student volunteers
KUCHING: Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Hope Place opened its doors to four students from a higher learning institution to do volunteering and community work. The four from SEGi College Sarawak will be required to fulfil 20 hours of community service. “These college students are studying Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and one of their subjects, Curriculum […]
Be involved in volunteerism
KUCHING: Youth have been urged to be involved in volunteerism so that they can develop their character traits such as leadership skills. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman made the call at the closing of the “We Care, We Do, We Love” programme […]
Volunteerism in Covid-19 era
Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another. – Erma Bombeck, American humourist Time, or a moment in our life, once utilised cannot be revisited and is irreversible. From this perspective, it is a precious and priceless […]
Web app to volunteer and request for PPE, food aid
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) through its Makers community “#JagaSamaDirik community” has established a web application aimed at managing requests for personal protective equipment (PPE), food assistance and volunteerism. SMA in a statement yesterday mentioned the #JagaSamaDirik community is now driving the initiative to help the frontliners in fighting Covid-19 and unfortunate families who are […]
Encouraging response to S’wak Youth Tour
LUNDU: Over 1,000 youths and local folks from Lundu, Sampadi, Telok Melano and even from Kuching participated in the Sarawak Youth Tour (Jelajah Belia Sarawak) 2020 programme which was held at the Lundu Sports Complex recently. Held from March 6 to 7, the programme was organised by Sarawak’s Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYSS) and […]
Instill volunteerism among the young
KUCHING: The spirit of community service and volunteerism must be instilled among the younger generation. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Chong Chieng Jen noted that fewer young people were involved in voluntary works compared to the older generation. “I think in this modern era, the community and volunteerism spirit is diminishing. Everybody […]
