Dr Sim contributes RM10,000 to KDJA for year-long activities
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has donated RM10,000 to the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) to support its activities throughout the year. In a statement today (Jan 21), the association said Dr Sim presented the donation to KDJA President Ronnie Teo during a simple ceremony held at the Sarawak United Peoples’ […]
Elmina tragedy: PM’s pol-sec visits victims’ next-of-kin to hand over contribution
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary Ahmad Farhan Fauzi visited the families of three victims who died in the plane crash in Bandar Elmina, Shah Alam last week. Anwar, in a post on his official Facebook page yesterday, said this was to hand over some contributions on his behalf to the […]
NGOs in Serian receive special contribution from rep
SERIAN: A total of RM223,200 has been given to 21 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here to support the various activities that each of the organisations manages. Present to hand over the special contribution at Leort Cottage in Kampung Pichin was Serian Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem. This is Riot’s third round of financial support […]
Petronas entity donates RM30k to less fortunate in Gedong
GEDONG: Badan Kebajikan Kakitangan Islam Petronas (Bakip) contributed RM30,000 to some 200 less fortunate people who were eligible to receive zakat (tithe) aid here. The zakat contribution was divided into three zones – Gedong, Pangkor Gedong and Ulu Gedong. The contribution was distributed by advisor to the Sarawak Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment, […]
Sibu woman loses RM80,000 to Macau scam
SIBU: A local woman lost RM80,000 after falling prey to a Macau scam syndicate recently. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement, said they had received a police report from the 49-year-old victim on the first day of Chinese New Year (Jan 22). The incident happened on Nov 24 last year when the […]
Khirudin lauds media’s contribution
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) paid tribute to the media for its contribution tp society. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the media has maintained its relevance in spreading news of disasters and initiatives from the State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba). “The media has succeeded […]
Hope Place given RM5k by Normah Medical Foundation
KUCHING: Hope Place received a generous contribution from Normah Medical Foundation Charitable Trust Board yesterday morning. Their contribution of RM 5,000 cheque was handed to Hope Place Operations Manager, Yong Tiong Yieng at their headquarters at Jalan Satok. The cheque handover was done by the Chairman of the trust board, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang […]
Book on 35 Iban Temenggong of Sarawak published
KUCHING: The Tun Jugah Foundation has published a new book titled Iban Paramount Chiefs: Temenggong Iban Sarawak, Custodians of Customary Law & Cultural Practices. According to a press statement, the book recorded the profiles of past and present Iban Temenggong in Sarawak. “This publication is the latest addition to the foundation’s comprehensive list of significant […]
Cancer society receives RM6,000 from Kuching Love Book Association
KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) recently received a contribution of RM6,000 from Kuching Love Book Association. SCCS stated that the contribution was from a charity sale during the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Fest held at Carpenter Street. “We are grateful for the continuous support from our community such as Kuching Love Book Association as […]
AmBank partners with MAIK to facilitate Waqaf contributions via PayNet
KUCHING: AmBank has announced a strategic collaboration with Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Kelantan (MAIK) to process Waqaf contributions using DirectDebit via e-Mandate, a digital payment service introduced by Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet). Through this collaboration, Waqaf contributors now can channel their contributions online to MAIK which provides added convenience, accessibility, […]
