Maxis provides aid to B40 communities
KUALA LUMPUR: In the spirit of encouraging families to stay healthy together in conjunction with the recent Chinese New Year (CNY) festive season, Maxis provided essential aid to B40 households in the central and northern regions. The aid included face masks, hand sanitisers and basic household necessities such as rice, flour, oil and assorted groceries. […]
Clinical trial volunteers speak their minds
BAU: The arrival of the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine on Feb 24 was a momentous moment in the fight against the deadly virus in Sarawak. On Feb 23, colleagues Jacklin Somi, 32, and Steve Chung, 51, volunteered for the clinical trial of the vaccine at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). “I was excited but at the same […]
Volunteers collect discarded face masks, refuse
MIRI: In an effort to make the public friendlier towards the environment, the anti-drug squad of the National Anti-Drug Agency (Nada) Miri branch held a virtual programme dubbed ‘Go Green – Community on Alert’ today to collect discarded face masks and rubbish. The one-day programme was also meant as a platform for the squad to […]
Volunteers do their part during pandemic
KUCHING: Volunteers from Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Yadim) here took part in a ‘Kembara Cuci-Cuci Musolla’ programme. Conducted every week, volunteers would go from one Petronas fuel station to another to clean and sanitise its musolla (prayer room). Yadim assistant officer (operations) Zamri Bali said the volunteers would clean and sanitise the men and women’s […]
Vaccine volunteers anyone?
Volunteers wanted for vaccine clinical trial KUCHING: The Sarawak Health Department is seeking 400 healthy volunteers to participate in a Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial to be conducted at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). “This trial is expected to start in early to mid-January (this year) and you are expected to come for a total of […]
There’s hope for everyone
KUCHING: Amidst the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic which affected the health and economy of the world, therein lies hope, said Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee. “In own personal experience, I have met and encountered many generous persons who are willing to come forward and volunteer their […]
Boot camp attracts 15 volunteers
MIRI: The recent two-day boot camp hosted by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri managed to attract 15 volunteers. Held at Bakam Community Digital centre, the programme featured activities based on the concept of gaining knowledge and information. The main objective was to instill knowledge amongst participants and various activities were conducted such as Filmora workshop (video […]
State needs at least 54 fire stations
KUCHING: Sarawak requires at least 54 fire stations to operate in response to various cases statewide. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) state director Khirudin Drahman said there are currently 34 fire stations that are operating in seven zones — six in Kuching (Zone 1), five in Samarahan (Zone 2), three in Sri Aman (Zone 3), 11 in […]
Hope Place welcomes volunteers
KUCHING: Hope Place welcomes volunteers from all walks of life and different age groups. “Hope Place has been opening its door to volunteers from kindergarten children up to senior citizens and retirees in their 60s and 70s,” said its founder, Kelvin Wan. “Hope Place feels privileged to have so many senior volunteers. Their heart and […]
Volunteers gather to build garden
MUKAH: Some 20 volunteers from local governmental and non-governmental organisations teamed up to build a garden for the Mukah Children Activity Centre (PAKK) here last Saturday (Oct 10) in conjunction with the centre’s Green Earth programme. The half-day programme was jointly organised by PAKK and Mukah Division Community Welfare Department, with Mukah Parliament Youth Oganisation […]
