Clarify face mask policy: MP
KUCHING: To avoid confusion among the public, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the government to clarify certain matters on the mandatory face mask policy in public or congested areas, which will come into effect on August 1. He said that this included clearly defining where this policy would be enforced, such as […]
Our commitment to help, says CM
PILOT HOUSING PROJECT FOR B40 KUCHING: The state government is committed towards helping those in the B40 (low-income) group, including implementing a pilot project to develop houses for them. Chief Minister Datuk Patingi Abang Johari Tun Openg said under the programme, the cost of the land, ground works and infrastructure development would be borne by […]
Aid for disabled people, single moms
PUTRAJAYA: More than 300,000 people from the disabled (OKU) community, as well as single mothers who are registered with the Welfare Department will receive a RM300 one-off payment to help lighten their burden during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the aid will be channelled to eligible recipients before Hari […]
Kidney patients urged to apply for special aid
KUCHING: Kidney patients are encouraged to apply for the special aid worth RM4.6mln approved by the state government. The special aid covers clinical assistance, including one-off installation of Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) at a maximum of RM3,000 per patient, and Erythropoietin (EPO) injection at a maximum of RM240 per patient. Apart from that, it also includes […]
B40 group, disabled urged to register for myFreeview before May 31
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals from the B40 target group as well as persons with disabilities yet to receive the free ‘myFreeview’ decoder set are urged to sign up through the dedicated channels before the deadline on May 31. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in a statement today said that individuals could check their eligibility and fill out a […]
Phase 2 of BPN pay-out to begin May 4
KUALA LUMPUR: The second phase of the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) pay-out will begin on May 4. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said this would cover all eligible recipients, both households and single individuals, in the bottom 40 (B40) and middle 40 (M40) groups. “As of April 26, more than 3.26 million new applications as well as […]
Don’t feel left out: Rahim
KOTA KINABALU: The B40 and M40 groups as well as single individuals need not feel left out if they do not receive additional assistance such as food baskets as there are many other forms of assistance introduced by the federal government for the benefit of all citizens, said Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Abdul Rahim […]
Food aid for 844 households
KUCHING: A total of 844 households in seven villages here recently received food aid from the state government. According to Penghulu Jakup Buan, the food aid was for hardcore poor families from the B40 group who were facing difficulties due to the movement control order (MCO). The seven villages are Kampung Stampin Baru, Kampung Lubuk Buan, […]
‘Disburse cash handouts earlier’
SIBU: The federal government is urged to release the cash handouts in early April, and second phase ― end of April ― instead of end of April and end of May, which will be too late for most of those in need. Sibu MP Oscar Ling in saying this yesterday mentioned that he has received many […]
Sarawak govt will review assistance
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will review the assistance package given to the people following the extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last Wednesday. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the extension of the MCO to April 14 will have an impact on various […]
