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KUCHING, July 10: The National Consumer Foundation Malaysia, also known as Yayasan Pengguna Negara Malaysia (YPNM), Sarawak branch, paid a courtesy call to Deputy Premier of Sarawak Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian on July 6 to strengthen bilateral relations between YPNM and the Ministry of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government (MPHLG) Sarawak and to offer the Ministry full cooperation in the implementation of its policies.
According to a press release issued by YPNM Sarawak, the delegation was led by YPNM Sarawak chairman Daren Ling, who was accompanied by YPNM secretary Jimmy Ling, YPNM Bintulu chairman Kapitan Dr Simon Hong, YPNM Miri chairman Chong Kong Min, YPNM Kuching vice chairman Bruce Sim, YPNM Kuching vice chairman Winston Chang, YPNM Bintulu secretary Codey Wong, and YPNM Kuching committee member Teo Wei Khiong.
“We had a very fruitful discussion whereby we touched on several current issues, especially the launching of our Bureau Community whereby our appointed YPNM counsellors would be assisting the Kapitan and Penghulu in resolving the consumer’s problems.
“We would like to welcome public members who are interested in becoming our YPNM counsellor by sending resumes to support@ypnmsarawak.org,” it said.
Furthermore, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) noted that YPNM Sarawak would be organising Statewide seminars and activities on the Awareness of National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) 997 and ‘Kempen Anti-Dadah’ throughout Sarawak as recently, there has been a surge in scam cases, and drug abuse is at an alarming state.
“We believe prevention is better than cure,” it added.
“Hopefully, this courtesy visit will strengthen the relationship between the Ministry of Local Government and YPNM to protect the consumer’s interest. Register at www.ypnmsarawak.com right now to protect your consumer rights.” — DayakDaily
