PTPTN initiative eases burden of graduates

DARO: The Sarawak government’s initiative in assisting Sarawakians, who have arrears on loans from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), is strong evidence that state leaders place great emphasis on the welfare of graduates in the state, said Safiee Ahmad. The Daro assemblyman said the state government is also very aware that the assistance […]

29 students receive aid from MP

KUCHING: A total of 29 students who are pursuing their studies received educational financial assistance from Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie Mongin today. Willie, who is also Puncak Borneo MP, said the contribution served as encouragement to inspire the students as well as to ease the financial burden of their families. The recipients […]

Another patient receives bed from Huang

KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii continued to contribute beds to patients in efforts to lighten their burdens. This truly shows him to be a concerned and committed representative of the people. The latest to benefit from this generosity was an elderly male recipient Tang Hee Hua, 90, from Taman Susur Jambu in […]

EPF withdrawal helps ease burden of target groups

KUALA LUMPUR: The targeted Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Account 1 withdrawal facility has been described as the best measure to help ease the burden of those affected by Covid-19 with regard to household expenses. Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) deputy president Mohd Yusof Abdul Rahman said the facility was seen as being able to […]

GPS committed to help rakyat

BINTULU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has introduced various initiatives for the wellbeing of the people which reflected its commitment in helping the rakyat. Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the initiatives and assistance were given to all walks of life from newborns to the elderly. “These include the […]

No one gets left behind

STIMULUS PACKAGE PUTRAJAYA: At a time when the nation is fighting the deadly Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on the people and the national economy, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday announced a RM250 billion people-centric economic stimulus package for the benefit of the people, with a focal point of not leaving anyone behind. More than […]