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Relevant authorities need to take action over improper waste collection

KUCHING: Habitat for Indigenous and Urban Programme (Hidup) is calling relevant parties to take immediate action to rectify rubbish disposal issues near St Joseph Catholic Church in Samarahan. Hidup president George Young Si Ricord said the improper rubbish disposal must be resolved for the sake of good public health. “During the fogging and sanitisation works […]

A balanced budget

KUCHING: The 2021 Budget is a balance between meeting the citizens’ demands and stimulating the economy, said Habitat for Indigenous and Urban Programme (Hidup) president George Young Si Ricord. “As the backbone of the economy, the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during the Covid-19 pandemic signifies the need for adoption and adaptation […]

Applying for electricity since 2007

KUCHING: Steven Smail, 40, lives in Kampung Quop, about 10 miles from Kuching. The mechanic and his family of six have been applying for electricity since 2007. Steven said that for 13 years his application, requests and pleas to “those elected or appointed” have either been ignored or fallen on deaf ears.    In a bid […]

NGO cares for people with disabilities in Padawan

KUCHING: Disabled people living in rural and remote areas are often neglected, but not in the case of those living in 22 villages in Padawan district near here. Thanks to Habitat for Indigenous and Urban Programme (Hidup), a non-governmental organisation which established a community-based rehabilitation centre (PPDK) Hidup Mesra Teng Bukap in Padawan to cater […]

Council chairman comes to villagers’ aid

KUCHING: Committee members and volunteers of the Semadang International Tagang Festival yesterday received essential food items donated by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. After receiving a request for donations from the committee, Minos immediately delivered the food aid to the members of the committee. “I immediately arranged for the food aid […]

Hidup to the rescue of poor families

KUCHING: Ever since the movement control order (MCO) was implemented, Habitat for Indigenous and Urban Programme (Hidup) has been presenting essential food items to families at Taman Duranda, Kampung Duras and Kampung Sikog. The items were given to Hidup by generous donors.    Hidup’s president George Young Si Ricord Jr said because people couldn’t leave their […]