Sarawakians hope for more financial aid in Federal Budget 2023
KUCHING: More financial assistance needs to be allocated in the Federal Budget 2023 as sectors of the economy continue to open. With the hike in the prices of goods and services, the hopes of Sarawakians are that further financial initiatives be provided by the federal government to help support the local communities. There have been […]
Disease stricken former cop gets aid from Bandar Kuching MP
KUCHING: A former policeman suffering from chronic ailments including heart disease and diabetes received some much-needed assistance from Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii today. Due to complications, the man has had one foot and several toes on the other amputated. “He is now going for follow-up with the hospital for his medical conditions, thus […]
Sagah leads visit to Malaysian Innovation Foundation
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development has paid a working visit to the Malaysian Innovation Foundation (YIM), Kuala Lumpur. The visit was held on Sept 12 and led by the Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah “The purpose of the visit was to enlighten the Ministry on the […]
More aid for Rh Jungan fire victims
BINTULU: Fire victims at Rumah Jungan Gerang, Batu 36, Jalan Sibu-Selangau, are still receiving assistance from various parties. Today Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol handed a RM10,000 contribution to the affected victims. The gesture is intended to help reduce some of the burden on those who lost their homes and belongings as a result of […]
Government to help contractors mitigate costs
KUCHING: A new form of assistance will be announced soon to help contractors in the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the initiative will be put into action following the rising cost of construction materials which has affected contractors in the state including those appointed to carry out […]
Caution over fake Wan Junaidi messages
KUCHING: Community members here were urged not to entertain any messages received from any chat application asking for financial assistance from Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) said they should just block the messages as these came from irresponsible individuals who used his name and […]
Hope Place helping widow with food aid
KUCHING: Hope Place recently assisted a woman, who lost her husband, and is struggling to bring up her two schooling children. The widow, who only goes by Lusia, 43, has no income and only depends on the generosity and kindness of others. She is currently staying with her two children aged seven and 10 in […]
Handouts lift fire victims’ burden
KUCHING: The victims of a recent fire incident at Jalan Pearl Park, Mile 3 here have received financial assistance as well as much needed clothes to alleviate their burden. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, through his rural transformation project (RTP) fund, has presented RM200 each to the five affected families. In addition, the affected […]
RM55,000 to buy building materials
ENGKILILI: A total of RM55,000 has been approved for the fire victims of the Polly Sulau settlement to buy building materials after the 11-door longhouse was destroyed by a fire which claimed the life of a child. Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa presented the aid to fire victims in Bukong Asal, Lidong this morning. […]
Veterans get financial assistance from Krian rep
SARATOK: Krian Assemblyman Friday Belik has approved an allocation of RM10,000 for the Saratok/Saribas ATM Veterans Association. He hoped the association will continue to be active in community activities and praised its effort to combine the two festivals, namely Hari Gawai and Hari Raya, saying this is something unique in Sarawak. “This also shows the […]