Additional RM16.4 mln to help less fortunate
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated an additional of RM16.4 million to further assist the less fortunate in the state during the movement control order (MCO). The assistance is in addition to the RM1.15 billion Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package announced by the state government recently. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said […]
Sarawak to announce economic aid package on Monday
KUCHING: The Sarawak state government says it will introduce a special economic stimulus package in order to assist sectors affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the package would be announced on Monday. “We call it the Economic Aid Package,” he told reporters after chairing a Sarawak State Security Council meeting […]
MBKS promises aid, support for agencies
CLEANING UP OF RIVERS KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is committed to providing assistance and support to relevant agencies tasked with cleaning up rivers in Sarawak. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng gave this assurance when officiating at the prize giving ceremony for the “Kuching In Your Eyes 2.0: Sungai Tabuan Edition” photography contest […]
Fire victims receive donations from bikers
SIBU: Dayak Bikers Sarawak and Borneo Bikers of Sibu branch in collaboration with Raban Bikers Sarawak Sibu branch recently organised a charity roadshow to assist the fire victims of Rumah Dingon Megong, Sekuau Resettlement Scheme. At the event, the clubs presented their donations of food, clothes, daily necessities and cash. Also present were Dayak Bikers […]
SIDS assists fire victims
SIBU: The plight of the residents of Rumah Dingun Megong — which was destroyed in a fire —has received the attention of the Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS). SIDS Sekuau chairperson Rabiah Balang represented Sarawak SIDS president Datuk Alice Jawan Empaling in presenting the assistance to the residents. Alice, who was contacted, also hoped the […]
Veteran receives assistance from association
SIBU: Persatuan Veteran Armor Sarawak (PVAS) Sibu branch recently donated some money to one of its members who was diagnosed with a chronic illness. Retired member of the Malaysian Royal Armoured Corps (KAD), Lawrence Dexter Johny, 58, a father of four from Rumah Agatha, Sungai Sengan, Jalan Durin was recently admitted to Sibu Hospital. Present […]
Young family receives aid from Hope Place
KUCHING: Hope Place recently provided basic food aid and baby formula to a young family in need of assistance. Chin Yu Da, 28, and his wife Siong Siaw Fung, 27, have three children — aged seven, two, and a few months’ old infant. Chin — who is working as a grass-cutter but earns insubstantial amount […]
Couple appeals for aid to own house
KUCHING: A couple with a down syndrome son is appealing for government assistance to own a house. Peter Dion and his wife, Mary and their six-year-old son, Adrian are presently squatting with his three other siblings at a house in Kampung Sagah, Bau. Peter is currently employed as a watch man while Mary is a housewife. […]
