Rep delivers aid to fire victim

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang paid a visit to deliver daily food assistance and funds from donors to the family of the fire victim, Syafiq Mohamad Ali Hanaffiah at his residence here on Tuesday. This visit marks the third occasion where the health progress of the victim involved in the fire incident […]

Samarahan food and culture promotion partnership

KOTA SAMARAHAN: In a collaborative effort, the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and Kelab Anjung Karyawan Seni Sarawak (Akarseni) have joined hands to launch Makansari Food Street, a vibrant venture that pays homage to the rich food and cultural heritage of the area. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said that Akarseni, renowned for their expertise […]

Needy families get food assistance in time of need

PADAWAN: Needy families at three villages near Bengoh Dam received food parcels sponsored by young entrepreneurs to ease their burdens. A total of 64 parcels were distributed under the charity programme held by Persatuan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society(MRCS) in Sarawak. PPIS president Manjeet Kaur Sidhu said at […]

100 receive food assistance

KUCHING: A total of 100 people received food assistance comprising basic necessities during an integrated welfare programme from Tiong Hock Kong Temple management, Malaysian Red Crescent Society Kuching Branch, and Viva Future Sdn Bhd. The recipients were from three centres, namely Community Rehabilitation Centre (PPDK), Sarawak Society for the Deaf, and Association of Confucius Teachings […]

Hope comes to the aid of widows

DALAT: Hope Place, a non-government organisation, and the Social Welfare Department (JKM) Dalat has come forward to help three elderly disabled widows here. They received adult diapers from Hope Place and food assistance from the department. One of the widows is from Kampung Oya while the other two, who are bedridden, are from Kampung Medong […]

Good Samaritan donates 160 rice bags

KUCHING: A good Samaritan, Kueh Joo Hong, recently donated160 rice bags to Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Batu Kitang. The donation was received by Batu Kitang candidate, Liu Thian Leong, for distribution to the needy in the area. “To date, PSB has provided food assistance such as rice bags and food baskets to some 4,000 families […]

Food aid for veteran associations, organisations

BY PETRONELLA FELIX KUCHING: A total of 1,500 food packages were distributed to 21 Malaysian Armed Force (MAF) veteran associations and organisations in Sarawak on Thursday. Sarawak Department of Veteran Affairs (JHEV) director Major Pahot Joll said the food assistance which is received through the Defence Ministry (Mindef) Prihatin and Bantu-Bantu Malaysia programme will be […]

Pemulih’s food aid benefits 1,000 households

SELANGAU: Some 1,000 heads of households here receive their food assistance under the People’s Protection and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih). The food aids from the federal government are aimed to ease the burden of those households affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in Selangau district. Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick officiated at the symbolic handing over of […]

EMCO villages get food assistance

KUCHING: To ease the burden of Kampung Pulo Ulu and Kampung Pulo HIlir residents who have been placed under enhanced movement control order (EMCO), food packs have been distributed to them. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi handed over a total of 576 packs on […]

Longhouses under EMCO receive food aid

KUCHING: Repok Assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has recently contributed food aid to the residents at two longhouses near the Sarikei district which have been placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). Residents of Rumah Allin Sungai Seleku started its lockdown on Wednesday which will commence till July 30, while Rumah Jawi Sungai […]