Red Crescent supports families’ health, welfare
MIRI: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch’s Welfare, Health, and Community Sub-Committee recently visited two economically disadvantaged families in Lambir. The visit aimed to provide education and health assistance to these families. The Sub-Committee Chairman Dr. Uma Devi, gave a talk highlighting the “Dangers of Plastics,” the importance of “Cleanliness,” and the necessity of […]
Divorcee gets a house to call his own
KUCHING: After a long wait, Zamhari Leik finally has a house to call his own in Kampung Segedup here. The 61-year-old’s house had previously perished in a fire, leaving him homeless and without any possessions. The one bedroom-one bathroom house costing RM30,000 was constructed by the state government under Program Pembaikan Rumah Miskin Rakyat Sarawak […]
Firemen alerted only 6 hours after fire started
MIRI: Thirty-four people from 20 families were made homeless when fire destroyed a workers’ quarters in an oil palm plantation at Jalan Marudi, here on Today (Sept 27). Miri Fire and Rescue Department acting chief Ahmad Nizam said they received an emergency call around 3.23pm – about six hours after the incident. Nevertheless, firefighters were […]
HDC helps 20,000 longhouse families
KUCHING: The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has helped 20,000 longhouse families through 909 ‘Program Pinjaman Kepada Perseorangan Rumah Panjang (PPKPRP)’ projects statewide. PPKPRP is a loan scheme in the form of building materials for longhouse renovations. The maximum loan is RM30,000 per door without interest. “The application form can be downloaded through the HDC official […]
PKR Sarawak offers condolences to families of shooting victims
KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak has expressed their condolences to the family members of the victims who died in a shooting incident at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Handau Guard Station Squadron 330 in Kota Samarahan last Friday. Its acting chairman Abang Zulkifli Abang Engkeh said it was heart-breaking to learn of the […]
