Private nursing service providers in demand
Many working people are now turning to private nursing service providers for help look after their elderly family members. This development signals an increase in demand from the public for quality nursing care and allows more nursing service providers to operate in the city. New Sarawak Tribune interviewed some of the nursing service providers in […]
Kapit begins second phase of immunisation programme
KAPIT: The second phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Kapit district begun today (Apr 23) and is scheduled to be held for five days until April 27 at Dewan Sri Baleh. A total of 510 recipients from the elderly group will be administered the Pfizer vaccine. In line with the planned schedule of […]
Bring your own wheelchairs, elderly advised
KUCHING: People who are unable to walk are encouraged to bring their own wheelchairs when getting the Covid-19 vaccine jabs at Stadium Perpaduan here. Chinese community leader Temenggong Datuk Tan Joo Phoi noted that there was a lack of wheelchairs at the venue to cater for those who might need mobility support. “I think most […]
Vaccination for elderly in Miri goes smoothly
MIRI: The first day of the second phase of the Covid-19 Immunisation Programme here began smoothly at the vaccine distribution centre at Eastwood Valley Hall. A total of 3,510 vaccines were received for this second phase which targeted vulnerable groups and the elderly aged between 69 and 99 based on the list received by the […]
Elderly folk share challenges of fasting
KUCHING: The home for the Sri Satok Community Based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK), namely the Datuk Amar Hajah Juma’ani Welfare Centre, is open for the elderly folk to conduct their daily activities and have fun during the fasting month of Ramadan. A 70-year-old retired police officer, seen planting vegetable seeds at the centre, shared the challenges […]
Rep donates three more patient’s beds
KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii recently presented special beds to three elderly patients in need in his constituency. The recipients were Chen Sim Meng aged 77 from Jalan Bulat, Wong Sie Lee, 73, from Jalan Repok and Liong Swee Kuan, 76, from Jalan Haruan in Sarikei. Local community leader Penghulu Huang Tiong […]
The elderly needs help to register
KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is hoping that individuals who have yet to register for the Covid-19 vaccination would come forward and approach its registration counter to do so. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang also encouraged those who are tech-savvy to help the elderly with the registration process. “This morning, I asked around and found […]
Hub set to play vital role as ageing nation status nears
BY IVY MARIA CHRISTOPHER KUCHING: The Senior Community Activities and Memory Care Innovative Hub here aims to provide a platform for senior citizens to live healthier and better lives via its various mental, physical and memory programmes. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it is the first-of-its-kind […]
197,122 Kenyalang Golden Card holders thus far
KUCHING: As of Feb 28, 197,122 have registered for the Kenyalang Golden Card (KGC), making up 62.57 percent of the overall elderly community in Sarawak (315,00 people). This was revealed by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah based on the data from the State Welfare Department (JKMS). She […]
Body turns on expansion mode
KUCHING: The Hing Ann Association Kuching is welcoming more from the Heng Hua community in the district to register as its members. There are approximately about 20,000 Heng Huas in Kuching, but currently, the association only has 2,600 registered members, said the association president Michael Teo Kim Huat. “We, therefore, call upon those that have […]
