Fire victims receive aids
MUKAH: The victims of a fire that destroyed a house in Kampung Penakub Permai on Thursday afternoon have received relief assistance from Tellian assemblyman, Royston Valentine. Sympathised with the tragedy, Royston visited the victims immediately and presented assistance in terms of cash aids and other necessities. When approached by Sarawak Public Communication Unit spokesperson (UKAS), […]
Mukah MP presents aid to fire victims
MUKAH: Fire victims in Kampung Penakup Hilir have received donations and assistance from Mukah Member of Parliament Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Donations handed out were in the form of monetary cash, some basic essentials and food. For the house that was completely burnt down, the victim received cash donations as well as basic necessities and […]
State to fund four new homes for fire victims
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM70,000 through the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) for the construction of four new homes to aid families affected by the fire in Kampung Haji Baki on March 22. Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the assistance is meant for individuals whose homes […]
Fire victims receive financial assistance
KUCHING: In response to the fire on March 8, which destroyed five shoplots and a vehicle at Jalan Ewe Hai, near Carpenter Street, the Bandar Kuching Service Centre has allocated RM 59,800 for the 15 fire victims. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said that the beneficiaries include building owners, business and residential tenants, as […]
Immediate relief for fire victims
KUCHING: The Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) sprang into action to assist the victims of a devastating fire in Kampung Haji Baki today (Mar 22). The blaze, which happened at 5.30 am, laid waste to eight homes, leaving families in dire straits. The TBS, in collaboration with Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Ir Lo Khere Chiang, provided […]
Kampung India settlement residents flee to main road to escape fire
KUALA LUMPUR: Victims of a fire that destroyed at least five houses in Kampung India settlement in Kampung Pandan here at around 9.45 pm yesterday had to flee to the main road to safety. One of them, S Thulasi, said she realised her house was on fire when she saw flames from her kitchen and […]
Fire victims’ houses repaired
SERIAN: Two houses belonging to fire victims here are being repaired by the Sarawak government with funding from the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus visited the house of Jerry Dinaw in Kampung Riih Daso which was affected by a fire incident several months ago. Jerry’s house underwent repairs for its […]
Community called to aid fire victims
KUCHING: The local community is being called upon to assist those affected by a devastating fire at a car workshop in Mile 4 1/2, Jalan Datuk Bandar Mustapha, which resulted in the tragic deaths of two elderly individuals this morning (Mar 2). Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council […]
Lions members come to aid of fire victims
SIBU: Lions Club members members have come together to provide assistance after Rh Rebah at Nanga Tutus, a longhouse about 38 kilometres from here, was destroyed by fire on Feb 18. Supplies including hardware, food and daily necessities worth RM3,500 were contributed to the fire victims by Lions International District 308-A2, Region 2 and Region […]
Businesses aid fire victims, needy families
BY SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA KUCHING: Thirty families were provided with essential food supplies, bringing much-needed comfort and support during the festive season. Among the beneficiaries, 20 families hail from Kampung Tabuan Dayak, with the remainder being recent fire victims from Kampung Bintawa Hilir. This initiative represents a collaborative effort by Maxim E-Hailing Kuching, BELL 1 Lubricant […]
