Free TV decoders for e-Kasih families
GEDONG: In a special event commemorating its third anniversary, TVS announced the distribution of MYTV decoders to 300 e-Kasih recipients here, as part of the TVS Prihatin programme. Deputy executive chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of TVS, Kushairi Abang, said that this initiative enables the recipients to access TVS broadcasts free of charge. The […]
Improvement Programme Benefit the Poor
By Joey Leclerc A HOME improvement programme introduced by the state government in 2018 has become a big help for the poor. The Minor Rural Project- Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Project (MRP-PPRMS), which was introduced by the Sarawak government in 2018 has assisted eligible recipients in house repair work in the state. The programme also […]
E-Kasih registration must reflect ground situation
KUCHING: The E-Kasih data on poverty in Sarawak does not reflect the situation in the state as there could be discrepancy in the data. In a statement Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth said there are certainly more rural areas that would fall under the category. “But just because these areas might not have internet […]
Concern for low-income earners reflected in fund allocations
KUCHING: The concern of the Ministry of Rural Development for housing for the B40 group and the underprivileged as well as entrepreneurs in rural areas such as Lawas is evident through the significant funds allocated for implementing related projects. Deputy Minister of Rural Development II Datuk Henry Sum Agong said last year, the federal government […]
RM6.8 million to upgrade e-Kasih
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will upgrade the e-Kasih system with the use of new technologies to obtain a more accurate data of people in the poor and hardcore poor categories, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced. The prime minister said that RM6.8 million would be allocated to upgrade the database of the e-Kasih system next year. […]
Council repairs 28 houses
BY TANIA LAM & VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: For this year, the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has successfully repaired 28 houses for the poor living within its area of jurisdiction under Phase 1/2020 of the House Repair for the Poor programme initiated by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia (KPKT). Another three houses […]
