Food aid distribution goes on despite difficulties
KUCHING: The distribution of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) food aid to rural folks in Telang Usan constituency carries on even in hardship and difficulty. “When the going gets tough, the tough get going,” said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau on the difficulty to distribute the food aid to rural people. “We are still […]
No one will be left out
SIBU: Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (SDDMC) coordinator Dr Annuar Rapaee has assured that no one will be left out in the distribution of food baskets under Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0 during the movement control order (MCO). He gave the assurance when he visited the collection centre for the food aid in the […]
3,500 household heads in Sebuyau to receive food aid
SEBUYAU: The distribution of the Sarawakku Sayang Speical Assistance (BKSS) food baskets here began on Sunday (June 6). “Our service centre staff will distribute directly to every village and longhouse which means the recipients can wait at their respective homes,” said Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said the food baskets […]
Due assistance will be given: GPS Backbenchers
KUCHING: Further assistance will be given to hawkers, petty traders and small to medium-sized assistances (SMEs) where needed, said the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Backbenchers Club. “The state government has been expedient in assisting the people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and have rolled out assistance to different groups through the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang […]
Post-Covid-19 exit strategy to be announced soon
SEBUYAU: The Sarawak government will make an announcement on a post-Covid-19 pandemic exit strategy for the state soon. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari said while the development in the state was ongoing, at the same time, Sarawak was also preparing its strategies to recover from the pandemic. “Very soon, I will be announcing the […]
Sarawak fortunate to have autonomous powers
KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate that it has the power to make its own decisions to suit local conditions and not necessarily follow the decisions of the federal government every time, which may not be in the state’s best interests. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak was able to decide not to […]
Expedite aids to the disabled
KUCHING: Food baskets and other assistance from the government and Social Welfare Department (JKM) should be expedited to ensure there is sufficient food for the needy with disabilities, said Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) president Rapelson Richard Hamit. “Many people with disabilities (OKU) who are employed have had their income affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Call to aid bosses in non-MCO states
KUCHING: Most of parties concerned are believed to receive well the Malaysian Economic and Rakyat’s Protection Assistance Package (Permai) worth RM15 billion. However, it could have been more comprehensive if businesses in the non-MCO (movement control order) states are rendered financial assistance, opined Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. The Sarawak Business Federation secretary-general noted that under […]
Gratitude to the state government
KUCHING: There are no words to describe how grateful Hadiah Suhaili from Kpg Semariang was when she received financial assistance under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) from the state government. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune on Wednesday, the 54-year old mother, who worked as a food caterer, said business had been poor for her. […]
120,000 to share RM92 million aid
KUCHING: The state government has approved RM92 million to provide financial aid to 120,000 persons under Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) as they were unintentionally not given the aid in earlier phases of disbursement. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that these individuals in the low income (B40) group had not received […]
