Author: Ma Chee Seng

Builders to hold OSH seminar from Oct 3 to 4

KUCHING: Master Builders Association Malaysia will be holding its eighth seminar on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and workshop on Accident Prevention by the Industry for the Industry here next month. The seminar from Oct 3-4 is open to both MBAM members and non-members for a fee of RM450 (members)

Miri to host Semarak Uniti Keluarga programme says Minister

KUCHING: The Sarawak state level 2022 Semarak Uniti Keluarga (SUKM) programme will take place at City Fan, Miri on Sept 25. The Minister for Women, Children and Community Well-being Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said various activities will be held during the programme. “It will be held from 7am to

Hospital reaches out to veterans with Parkinson’s

PETALING JAYA: ReGen Rehab Hospital is inviting Malaysian Armed Forces veterans diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease to receive free therapy under its Parkinson’s Rehab Corporate Responsibility programme. According to a press release, the initiative by ReGen Rehab in conjunction with the Malaysian Armed Forces Day will be in effect for three

Stakan SUPP echoes activist’s call on climate change law 

KUCHING: The Stakan branch of Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) wants the implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to be brought forward to ensure the preservation of the environment for future generations. Branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok agreed with the call made by social activist Tan Sri

Notify Labour Department of intention to start business

KUCHING: The Labour Department is advising anyone planning to start a business to notify the nearest labour office as required by Section 60A of the Labour Ordinance (Sarawak Cap 76). This is in accordance with Section 60A, which requires any person or employer intending to engage in any agricultural, forestry,

Celcom offers enhanced value postpaid plans

KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) postpaid plans have been enhanced to offer more value with all kinds of internet needs for families of any size. It announced in a press release today that it is giving more internet quota, wider choice and variety of free devices, and an all-in-one

Sarawak records low recidivism rate for three consecutive years

KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded the lowest rate of recidivism in Malaysia — and possibly the world — since 2008, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. According to the Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, this year’s rate was 98 persons per 100,000 citizens. Fatimah added that this record had

Prisons delegation led by new director calls on minister

KUCHING: A delegation led by newly elected Sarawak Prisons director Andri Ridzwan paid a courtesy call on Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Among others, Fatimah was briefed on, and invited to, the prisoner release on licence or Pelepasan Banduan Secara Lesen (PBSL) event