Culture of understanding paramount to happy Sarawak
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg wants the culture of people helping one another, regardless of race and religion, to be preserved in the state. He said there are various voluntary organisations in the state which provide assistance to the people particularly the needy and called on them […]
Pandemic has brought Sarawakians together
KUCHING: A silver lining amid the Covid-19 pandemic is the togetherness among the public in helping the less fortunate, says Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said Sarawakians, regardless of race and religion, had come to the aid of those in need without being told to. “They work together […]
Charity work good for the soul
“My health is getting better every day since I started doing charity work,” said Wan Huzaimi Wan Azami, who was told he may have cancer two years ago. According to the 38-year-old, after finding out that he was ill, his mother advised him to do charity work, open a madrasah and give alms. Since then, […]
Help those in need whenever possible
KUCHING: Recipients of assistance have been urged to help others in need whenever they can. “Today is an example of how the former students of Sacred Heart are paying it forward. Many of those who contributed to the funds are from humble beginnings. “After having left school and gone out to work, these former students […]
Don’t use white flag to deceive public
ASAJAYA: White flags should be used by those who really need help and should not be abused for other intentions, reminded Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Abdul Karim, who is also Asajaya assemblyman, said that flying the white flag would allow families to show they needed help during the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Almari Sedekah to help the needy
SIBU: Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee will collaborate with surau and mosques in his constituency to create an initiative called ‘Almari Sedekah’ to help those in need. He said the initiative, which will start tomorrow (Saturday), is to give the community the opportunity to donate daily necessities to help the needy. “For a start, two […]
Handy booklet on coffee shops, hawkers for public
KUCHING: Datuk Lily Yong and her volunteer team plan to assist coffee shops and hawkers in the Kuching area by compiling and printing their names, contact information, and food items offered into a booklet to be distributed to the public. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch chairperson clarified that she was not representing […]
Help out a single mother
BINTULU: With the help of her neighbours, Nancy Semali’s plight has been made known. Nancy, 33, a single mother of five, is a Penan from Long Belok Baram and lives with her children — Wilson Nancy (17), Sheary Nancy (16), Maky Grace (13), Clen (10) and Roland Prangly (6) — in a rented house at […]
Islamic agencies helping during pandemic
KUCHING: Islamic agencies have been playing their part in helping the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) through the Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) had contributed RM12mil through zakat funds for the benefit of 55,168 […]
Sim grateful for recognition
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the conferment of the Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (PSBS) award to him by the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud will encourage him to contribute more and serve the people of Sarawak. He expressed his appreciation to […]
