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Borneo Post
27-06-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
'No More Drugs 1.2' campaign expands to Keningau, Tenom
Wong (centre) with No More Drugs 1.2 anti-drug campaign committee members. KOTA KINABALU (June 27): Building on the momentum of a successful first wave earlier this year, Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 is launching the second phase of its anti-drug campaign, 'No More Drugs 1.2,' with a renewed focus on youth empowerment and intervention in high-risk communities across Sabah. Earlier this year, 'No More Drugs 1.0' reached over 8,000 participants across Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau. The campaign drew widespread engagement through personal testimonies, film screenings and youth forums that sparked heartfelt conversations about the dangers of substance abuse. The upcoming phase will target Kota Kinabalu, Tenom, and notably Keningau — a district identified as a drug activity hotspot. Organising chairperson Nelson Wong said the campaign is driven by the same spirit of unity and hope, with a goal to reach at least 6,000 people. 'This is more than just a campaign — it's a promise to our youth and to the future of Sabah,' said Wong. 'We are deeply committed to addressing the root causes of drug abuse, and we believe in empowering young people with the strength, awareness, and knowledge to choose a healthier, more meaningful path forward.' The screening tour will begin on July 16 at St Michael's in Kota Kinabalu, before moving to Keningau the following day with visits to schools including SJK (C) Yuk Yin, SJK (C) Yuk Kong and SMJK Ken Hwa. A public screening will also be held that evening at SJK (C) Yuk Yin. On July 18, the campaign will reach Tenom through a full-day programme involving several schools, such as SM Chung Hwa, SJK (C) Chung Hwa, and Tenom Tshung Tsin Secondary School. The tour concludes on July 19 with screenings at SM Tshung Tsin, Yue Min in Penampang, and Holy Seal at City Mall, Kota Kinabalu. Beyond film screenings, the campaign will feature youth-focused forums, creative workshops and public engagement activities, supported by local authorities, schools and NGOs. Free counselling services and information on rehabilitation referrals will also be provided at each location. The first phase was widely praised for its grassroots approach, drawing participation from students, teachers and civic leaders, while fostering honest conversations about substance abuse. Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 also extended its gratitude to Second Vice District Governor-Elect Alyssa Lim, former organising chairlady, and her dedicated committee, whose leadership laid the foundation for the campaign's early success. Like its predecessor, 'No More Drugs 1.2' reinforces the powerful message that when young people say no to drugs, they are saying yes to their dreams and to a brighter, healthier future.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Chow mein is back, baby': Fall River's Oriental Chow Mein factory up and running again
FALL RIVER — While no easy feat for Fall Riverites, you made it through no-chow-mein May. Pat yourselves on the back and celebrate at your favorite local chow mein go-to because this week the region has been blessed with an early Christmas miracle: the temporary noodle drought is finally over, and Oriental Chow Mein Co. has reopened. The noodle machine at the city's landmark Oriental Chow Mein had been out of operation since early May, sending Fall River-area restaurants into a brief panic as they pulled chow mein dishes off their menu with the loss of their noodle supplier. Fall River chow mein factory: No more noodles until further notice But rabid fans — forced to get by without Oriental's famous at-home Hoo-Mee Chow Mein mix — can breathe easy now. The machine got back up and running June 3, and Oriental Chow Mein Co.'s 42 Eighth St. facility has been a flurry of activity since. On the morning of June 5, a steady flow of customers were in and out of the shop, seeking the only cure for their chow mein withdrawals leaving the business with bags of noodles in hand. According to Nelson Wong, whose family has run Oriental for nearly eight decades, restaurants have also been running them ragged with orders as patrons not-so-patiently await the return of the iconic chow mein sandwich, a dish made famous in Fall River and now popular well beyond. 'Last hurrah': Why customers loved the iconic Fall River restaurant Mee Sum Roger's Family Restaurant in Somerset shared via a June 4 post, 'Breaking news…….. Chow Mein is back, baby! Come & get it!!!!!!' which caught the eye of 500 happy customers on Facebook and counting. They were one of many restaurants forced to temporarily drop their well-known chow mein sandwich from their menu. Others, such as Mr. Chen at their 210 Rhode Island Ave., Fall River, have experimented with making their own noodles in house in the interim. This recent shutdown marks the second noodle crisis Oriental Chow Mein fans have faced. In 2009, a fire at the Eighth Street factory forced them to close for six months. Those currently stocking up in the event of another unforeseen noodle shortage were offered some words of advice from Wong. 'Keep them in the freezer. That's the best place to keep it,' he said on June 5. This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Oriental Chow Mein open: Fall River noodle factory back after closure
