Storm victims receive government aid

BINTULU: Five villagers from Rumah Ado Bilong in Kakus Tatau whose houses were affected by storm on May 4 received assistance from the State government to help ease their burden on Friday. The five ‘bilik‘ in the longhouse were damaged following strong wind and heavy rain last Tuesday, fortunately there were no reports of injuries […]

Make best use of government aid

MUKAH: Communities, especially in rural areas, should make the best use of the assistance channelled to them to improve their lives. Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the government was always looking for ways for the population to improve their economic status, especially through agriculture. “The government is now ready to help in terms […]

Always take advantage of govt aid: Penguang

KUCHING: Local community leaders have been urged to always apply for the various state government aids. They must always watch out for and take advantage of, for example, agricultural assistance such as Agriculture Facilitation Fund (AFF), Yayasan Sarawak bursaries, house repair assistance and many more. In giving this reminder, Assistant Minister of Local Government and […]

Blind quartet can’t wait to resume their massage business

SIBU: The movement control order (MCO) imposed in March 13 and the subsequent restriction orders that succeeded it have severely impacted various businesses, and the blind massage business is no exception. For four blind masseurs, it has been four long months of sheer haplessness with no income. The massage centre at Jalan Salim here, operated […]