Pusaka donates RM337,000 to 65 charitable organisations

KUCHING: The Sarawak Wood Industry Development Corporation (Pusaka) has contributed RM337,000 to 65 charitable organisations as part of its annual contribution for the month of Ramadan. The recipients included welfare, religious, educational, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Deputy Premier and Pusaka Management Board chairman Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan handed over the contributions during the […]

Three charitable organisations receive RM10,000 each

KUCHING: Vivacity Megamall continues to give back to the society by presenting financial assistance of RM10,000 each to three charitable organisations. Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng, The Committee of Management of Kuching Chung Hua Primary School No 1 to 6, and Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) Education Foundation received the mock cheque from Coramax Mall […]

Foundation donates RM2.1 mil for charity

KUCHING: The Tan Guek Kee and Lee Siew Ling Charity Foundation doled out a total of RM2,160,888 to 23 charitable and educational organisations, and scholarships for 21 students here today. The Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools Kuching-Samarahan & Serian Division, Sarawak topped the list with RM760,000 followed by Kuching […]

Community spirit and volunteerism

Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless. – SHERRY ANDERSON, CANADIAN CURLER Disasters, natural or man-made will always be a part of the cycle of life. The efforts to mitigate and alleviate the suffering of people after a disaster is very important. One such often underrated and underreported mitigation efforts […]

Chamber to distribute ang pao

ang pao

KUCHING: In conjunction with the coming celebration of Chinese New Year, the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) is going to distribute ‘ang pao’ (red packets) and daily goods to ten charitable organisations here. They are Salvation Army-Kuching Children’s Home, Salvation Army-Kuching Boys’ Home, Mental Health Association of Sarawak, Sarawak Hun Nam […]