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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Sibu community leader urges responsible dog ownership with rabies vaccination drive
Lau urges the public to take such initiatives seriously in support of public health and safety. SIBU (July 13): Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association president Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau has called upon dog owners to act responsible by ensuring their pets are vaccinated, licensed, and well cared for. Speaking during a free rabies vaccination session for dogs at SJKC Tong Ah, Selangau yesterday, Lau urged the public to take such initiatives seriously in support of public health and safety. 'A vaccinated dog is not only a protected pet but also a shield for our family and neighbours,' he said. Lau also said that the vaccination campaign was made possible through the collaboration of relevant agencies and community leaders. 'We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Veterinary Services Department for their dedicated services, and to all the local leaders and volunteers for their tireless efforts in making this session a success,' he added. Also present at the event was Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. Lau took the opportunity to express gratitude his appreciation to Gira for his contributions to the association's 20th anniversary celebration. 'Your encouragement and support mean a great deal to us and to the community,' he said. dog owners lead rabies Sibu vaccination Vincent Lau
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Sibu community leaders urge responsible dog ownership with rabies vaccination drive
Lau urges the public to take such initiatives seriously in support of public health and safety. SIBU (July 13): Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association president Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau has called upon dog owners to act responsible by ensuring their pets are vaccinated, licensed, and well cared for. Speaking during a free rabies vaccination session for dogs at SJKC Tong Ah, Selangau yesterday, Lau urged the public to take such initiatives seriously in support of public health and safety. 'A vaccinated dog is not only a protected pet but also a shield for our family and neighbours,' he said. Lau also said that the vaccination campaign was made possible through the collaboration of relevant agencies and community leaders. 'We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Veterinary Services Department for their dedicated services, and to all the local leaders and volunteers for their tireless efforts in making this session a success,' he added. Also present at the event was Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. Lau took the opportunity to express gratitude his appreciation to Gira for his contributions to the association's 20th anniversary celebration. 'Your encouragement and support mean a great deal to us and to the community,' he said. dog owners lead rabies Sibu vaccination Vincent Lau
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Minority Ethnic Festive Calendar to be launched next year, says National Unity Minister
Aaron (centre) in a group photo with the various ethnic group performers during the event. SIBU (July 9): Malaysia will soon launch its first official Minority Ethnic Festive Calendar, a reference guide highlighting the celebrations and cultural practices of the country's minority ethnic communities. The inaugural edition is set for release in January next year. National Unity Minister Dato Sri Aaron Ago Dagang announced the initiative during the opening of the Borneo Cultural Festival (BDCF) 2025 Dayak Cultural Night at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang here tonight. He said the calendar will not only list festive dates, but also provide insights into their meanings, origins, and associated traditions. 'This calendar is not just a schedule of events, it is an awareness tool to help Malaysians better understand and respect each other's cultures,' he told a crowd of over 3,000 at the vibrant multicultural event. Aaron said the calendar will be made available both digitally and in print, and distributed to all ministries, government agencies, schools, universities, and relevant stakeholders. 'With this calendar, we will know when our friends celebrate festivals such as Irau Aco (Lun Bawang), Kalimaran Festival (Murut), Lepa-Lepa Festival (Bajau), Magahau Festival (Rungus), and many more. It promotes greater cultural sensitivity,' he said. He added that the initiative forms part of the ministry's broader effort to promote its 'Harmony in Diversity' agenda by recognising and celebrating minority cultures that are often underrepresented nationally. Praising Sarawak as a model of unity in diversity, Aaron said genuine national harmony can only be achieved when Malaysians embrace and celebrate their cultural uniqueness. 'Sarawak has proven that diversity does not weaken us, it makes us stronger. Differences should not be walls but bridges that connect us,' he said. BCF 2025 marks the 21st edition of the annual cultural celebration. This year's theme, 'Rhythm of Borneo', is accompanied by a new mascot – the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis diardi) – symbolising Borneo's rich biodiversity and the importance of wildlife conservation. The week-long festival showcases traditional music, dance, handicrafts, and food from the Dayak, Malay, Melanau, and Chinese communities of Sarawak. Also present at the event were Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang, Sibu Municipal Council Chairman Ting Ing Horh, SMC Deputy Chairman Mohammad Abdullah Izkandar Roseley, Dayak Pavillion 2025 lead coordinator Augustine Merikan and other invited guests. Aaron Dagang BCF 2025 Minority Ethnic Festive Calendar national unity Sibu
The Star
09-05-2025
- The Star
Flights to India and Pakistan take a hit as travellers cancel trips
KLANG: Although southern India is not affected by India-Pakistan fighting, flights there are also seeing a drop in passengers as Malaysians get jittery about going to the sub-continent. Flights to the north of India have already been cancelled. Many who had planned to travel to southern India were cancelling their bookings despite having paid for their tickets, says travel agency owner A. Anandarajan. 'India-Pakistan fighting has always been between the armies but this time, tourists were targeted. That is why people are afraid,'' said Anandarajan, 50. The ongoing war was sparked by a terrorist attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, with 26 civilians killed. 'Unfortunately, the airlines will not reimburse their tickets, as the airports to which these clients were supposed to fly are not closed,' he said. India has shut down several airports in northern and western regions, including those in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. However, airports in central and southern India remain open. S. Kathiravan, 50, another travel agency owner, said his business will drop by at least 40% due to the conflict. 'A lot of people have cancelled their bookings and stopped their queries to travel to India. 'We now have to convince our clients to change their holiday travel plans to other parts of the world,'' he added. Kathiravan said his office has been receiving dozens of calls daily since the closure of the airports were announced. 'Even those who had booked to go to south India want to cancel,'' he said, echoing Anandarajan. Pakistanis, however, are still travelling home despite the war, said Tamin, a manager at a travel agency. 'Most of them work in Malaysia and we usually book them on Malindo Air, which has now been temporarily suspended. We are putting them on Pakistan International Airlines which is our only option,'' said Tamin. However, he added his business was still affected as non-Pakistanis had cancelled their plans. 'We also arrange trips and tours to Amritsar in Punjab. That has been badly affected,'' he added. Meanwhile, travel agency owner Kuldeep Singh, 60, based in Amritsar in Punjab, said he was expecting to face big losses due to the airport closures and trip cancellations. He said that Indians, especially Sikhs, from other parts of the world have also cancelled bookings due to the armed conflict.
