MP helps storm victims
KUCHING: Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has come to the aid of recent storm victims in Kampung Hijrah, Simunjan. Nancy said she was in Kuala Lumpur when she received the news about the storm that hit her constituency, Batang Sadong, a few days ago. “As a result of the storm, several houses were […]
Constituency appreciates rep’s support
SARIKEI: The people of Repok constituency expressed their gratitude to their elected representative Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii for his support and assistance he has been providing all this while. Allocations under the rural transformation project (RTP) amounting to RM30,000 each for year 2020 and 2019, and RM95,400 for year 2017 were distributed by Huang […]
205 students receive school uniform vouchers
BAU: Two hundred and five students here received Yayasan Sarawak School Uniform Assistance Vouchers at Bau Civic Centre on Monday (Aug 24). Of the total, 191 students were from Tasik Biru while the rest were from Opar. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, who officiated at the event, said 26,175 students from all over […]
Medac says will continue to give attention to SMEs post-Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) says it will continue to give attention to micro and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives post-Covid-19. Deputy Minister Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the ministry aims to provide assistance to SMEs not only during the pandemic but also before and after it. “But […]
Grassroots leaders urged to play proactive roles
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Pantai Damai Branch continues to play a proactive role in channelling basic necessities to the needy. Previously, aid was channelled following the Covid-19 pandemic through the services of community leaders whereas now the party’s sub-branch leaders have been tasked to distribute aid to recipients. PBB vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul […]
Talk to us, urges SUPP man
SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Education Bureau urges Sarawakian medical officers (MOs), who are facing discontinuation of their contracts, to approach the party for assistance. Bureau chairman and Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing told reporters yesterday, it would appeal to the Health ministry to extend the MOs’ contract of service. Health Minister Dr […]
Needy pupils receive school bags
PADAWAN: Pupils from three primary schools here received school bags courtesy of Persatuan Gerakan Kemajuan Kota Padawan in collaboration with Batu Kitang constituency. A total of 300 school bags were distributed to the schools namely SJK Chung Hua Batu 10 (150), SK Landeh (75), and SK St David (75). Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang […]
Targeted moratorium extension up to banks
KUALA LUMPUR: It is up to the banks if they wish to extend the loan moratorium in a targeted way, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He expressed the view that banks should look into targeted assistance but they cannot be forced to do so as it within their jurisdiction. “(There are) […]
6,012 mothers apply for BIB
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development has received a total of 6,012 applications for post natal care assistance, Bantuan Ibu Bersalin (BIB) 2020, as of May 31. Of these, 5,221 applications were for post-delivery while 304 were still in pregnancy. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said, the ministry had […]
21 schools identified to assist OKU students
BINTULU: The Bintulu Welfare Department (JKM) has identified 21 schools with students with special needs for the distribution of food aid. Bintulu welfare officer Taddy Ajin said the food aid — which consists rice, oil, sugar, biscuits, canned food, Milo, and more — is an initiative by the department to assist those with special needs […]
