KUCHING: The number of homeless individuals in Sarawak has dropped by 51 per cent in 2022. This decrease is a major triumph for the state, as the number of homeless people has dropped from 174 in 2021 to only 89 in 2022. Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing
KUCHING: The Kuching and Miri Temporary Transit Centres (TTG) are expected to be completed this November, providing much-needed facilities to deal with the homeless in the state. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this is part of her ministry’s efforts to coordinate the establishment
KOTA SAMARAHAN: There were fewer crimes committed in this district last year as evidenced by a reduction in the crime index of 6.59 percent compared to the previous year. District police chief DSP Brodie Brangka said a total of 312 cases of various crimes were reported in 2022 as compared
KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri called on housewives nationwide to contribute to the Housewives’ Social Safety Scheme (SKSSR) introduced under the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) last December. Nancy said the scheme is greatly beneficial to the group as protection in the event of any
KUCHING: The federal Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is looking to establish a department under the ministry to prioritise care of mistreated children. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this was one of the main focuses of her ministry’s budget in empowering childcare for children involved in child
KUCHING: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) plans to set up another National Welfare Foundation (YKN) Anjung Kasih temporary accommodation facility here. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the Anjung Kasih at the Sarawak General Hospital was ageing and in need of more space, especially for individuals who
KUCHING: News of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s expected two-day official visit to Sarawak this week has caught the attention of the general public here. This will be his first visit to Sarawak as the 10th prime minister since he was sworn in on Nov 24 last year and
KUCHING: Stricter guidelines are on the cards for contractors of the Lawas Hospital and Lubok Antu Health Clinic projects who failed to meet their completion deadlines. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni assured that his ministry is closely monitoring the two sick projects. “We admit that the projects in Lawas
KUCHING: Just as in any festive occasion in Malaysia, the less fortunate are not forgotten during Chinese New Year (CNY). Some 500 people attended a dinner in conjunction with the CNY charity event organised by 38 Yayasan Amal Cinta, a non-governmental organisation. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister
KUCHING: A 10-foot-long crocodile that wandered into Kampung Hilir Tabuan here was rescued by firemen last night (Jan 10). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre said firefighters were told about the reptile that was spotted under a house in the village at about 11 pm. “Firemen at
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