Free clothes available for those in need

By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Baki KUCHING: More than 30,000 pieces of clothing donated by residents here are available for free especially for those in need and affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Six Petronas kiosks in the state capital are collaborating in the Raya Clothes Distribution Programme. According to Petronas Ulu Bintawa and Jalan Rock station […]

Early rehab for autistic children important: Minister

KUCHING: Early intervention and rehabilitation for children diagnosed with autism is important so that they are ready to go for formal education upon reaching the age of seven, said Women, Child and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “The earlier these children are diagnosed and given appropriate therapies, the better the chances for […]

Yayasan Sarawak donates cash, computers to SMK Balai Ringin

KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak has donated RM10,000 and 10 computers to SMK Balai Ringin, Serian. The cheque was presented to its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) president Jerard Patrick by Yayasan Sarawak director Mersal Abang Rosli, witnessed by Serian Education officer Chali Ungang @ Charlie Ungang on Feb 8. In a statement from Yayasan Sarawak on Wednesday (Feb […]

CNY cheer for 19,000 senior citizens, orphans nationwide

BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: MagnumCares continues to spread joy to the needy with its annual Ang Pau Distribution programme, which benefitted some 19,000 senior citizens and orphans nationwide.  MagnumCares has shown its continuous effort in helping and providing assistance and aid throughout the years.  Starting from the beginning of this year, the team has provided […]

Welfare bodies benefit from MagnumCares RM3k cash aid

KUCHING: Thirty-five welfare and charitable homes throughout the state received RM3,000 each under the MagnumCares angpow distribution community programme. Magnum regional operations manager Liew Kee Chuan said the programme benefited needy senior citizens and orphans in Sarawak. “It has always been our mission under MagnumCares to fight for the communities with great empathy, acceptance, and […]

160 food baskets for NGOs

MIRI: Laku Management Sdn Bhd on Tuesday handed over 160 food baskets to four non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here as part of its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) initiative. The four NGOs, which received the assistance, were Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Miri, the Federation of Orang Ulu Associations of Sarawak, (FORUM), Dayak Association Miri (DAM) and […]

NSJA project to celebrate Miri’s 16th anniversary

KUCHING: The Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) has spearheaded a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project to develop an icon for Miri City with the slogan ‘Sayangi Miri’ and work on the project  site in Jalan Kingsway has begun. NSJA organising chairman and treasurer Chai Choon Chin said the CSR project was executed to contribute to […]

Serba Dinamik comes to aid of employee

KUCHING: An employee of Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd received cash and food aid from the company following a fire at the employee’s longhouse. The donation was conducted by the Serba Dinamik Corporate Affairs and Communications Department, assisted by the Human Resources Department. Felixster Buku received the donation, which included cash, solar lights, gas cylinders, mattresses, […]

Food aid for construction workers, guards

KUCHING: Naim Group of Companies will be distributing food aid to construction workers and security guards throughout Kuching, Bintulu and Miri as part of it ‘Naim Cares Food Aid’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. The programme was made possible by the Group’s CSR donation and a financial contribution of over RM4,000 from Naim’s employees. More […]

Yayasan Petronas donates iPads to over 2,000 underprivileged students

KUCHING: Yayasan Petronas, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), donated an iPad each, including  data connectivity, to 2,996 underprivileged students from 16 secondary schools in Sarawak. The contributions were part of Yayasan Petronas’ commitment to Cerdik, a pioneer CSR initiative by government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs). Cerdik is aimed at […]