Burglary cases down but vigilance urged
KUCHING: Burglary cases have declined this year; however, they are still a concern. Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief SAC Lukas Aket said the majority of the cases recorded in the state related to burglary. “Compared to last year’s figures, burglary numbers are declining, however, this crime is still a concern among the community as […]
Sarawak has fifth highest rape rate
KUCHING: Sarawak has the fifth highest rape rate in Malaysia after recording a total of 67 rape cases this year. Selangor is first with 168 rape cases while Kedah is second with 80 cases, Sabah third with 72 cases) and Johor fourth with 69 cases. Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk […]
RM17.4 mln worth of food distributed as of July 18
KUCHING: Over 200,842 food baskets worth RM17.4 million have been distributed to households affected by the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) as of July 18. This was revealed by Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah on Monday (July 19). The food aid was distributed to 197,997 […]
Covid-19 vaccination for homeless to start on Aug 8
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Covid-19 vaccination for the homeless will be conducted in nine divisions in Sarawak from Aug 8, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “This is a collaboration between the ministry and other agencies such as the Resident’s Office, Divisional Health Office, Divisional Social Welfare Office, police, Immigration Department and local authorities,” she explained during a […]
Community pantry initiative shows Sarawak cares
SAMARAHAN: The Community Pantry project undertaken by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and its strategic partners is a manifestation of public kindness and an exemplary act. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the initiative exhibits how Sarawakians truly care for one another, especially in this challenging […]
28 Desa Bina Diri homeless receive first dose of vaccine
KOTA SAMARAHAN: All 28 occupants of Desa Bina Diri Kuching Institution in Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa here have completed their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said 23 were vaccinated on Monday (July 19) while the rest had received the vaccine […]
Villagers receive land titles
DALAT: Residents of Kampung Brunei, Kampung Baru and Kampung Seberang received their land titles under Section 18 of the State Land Code. Present to hand over the grant on Friday was Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Speaking to our reporter after the programme, she said the same […]
Learn from past celebrations
KUCHING: Muslims celebrating Hari Raya Aidiladha should learn from the previous Hari Gawai and Hari Raya Aidilfitri which saw a spike in Covid-19 cases due to failure to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs). This was said by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “Muslims should comply […]
Don’t despair, help is near
KUCHING: “If you are in despair or have suicidal thoughts, remember you are not alone because help is available through various platforms for you.” This is the advice of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah to members of the public after expressing her concern over the rise in […]
Providing more comprehensive mental health support in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department’s (JKMS) tele-counselling service, which has been in operation since March 2020, has been rebranded as the ‘Community CHAT Service’ to provide more comprehensive mental health support to the community statewide. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that initially the tele-counselling […]
