JKMS calls for more volunteers to support vulnerable groups
KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department (JKMS) welcomes more parties and persons interested in volunteering and offering various forms of assistance to support vulnerable individuals in society. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said their contributions go beyond labour and financial support, encompassing social support services such as guidance and […]
2,417 needy groups receive aid at Sejambak Kasih event
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 2,417 underprivileged groups in Samarahan received assistance at the Sejambak Kasih event in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam said the event aimed to alleviate financial strain while bringing joy to aid recipients during the festive […]
Sarawak Social Welfare Department advocates for enhanced accessibility for OKU
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) is dedicated to addressing the limited accessibility for people with special needs, particularly Persons with Disabilities (OKU), in the state. JKMS director Adana Jed affirms the commitment to creating an environment that is friendly to the disabled, children and the elderly, aligning with the […]
More temporary evacuation centres to be activated: Fatimah
KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) is ready to activate more temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in view of the expected year-end flood in the state. Women, Early Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that it will not be a problem if new PPS is needed in addition to the 627 PPS […]
627 temporary transfer centres for flood victims
KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) is prepared to activate 627 temporary transfer centres throughout the state for the purpose of managing flood victims. Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare (KPWK) Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah the location for the PPS has been decided by the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBNS) and its […]
Sign language course from Aug 21-22
MIRI: The Social Welfare Office of the Miri Division will organise the Sign Language Course Programme 2022 from August 21 to 22 at Imperial Palace Hotel, here. According to the Social Welfare Office, the programme will be officiated by Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development (Women and Childhood Development) Datuk Rosey Yunus. “There […]
Cash and hamper ahead of Raya
MIRI: A total 150 people received cash and hampers from the Welfare Department during a ‘Sejambak Kasih Aidilfitri’ 2022 programme held in Bekenu on Wednesday. Each recipient was given RM100 and hamper worth at RM80 from the department during the event held at Masjid Al-Mutaqqin. Those who could not attend the programme would have RM100 credited […]
RM138,750 aid for longhouse fire victims
KUCHING: Fire victims of a longhouse at Uma Seping Long Koyan, Sg Belaga heaved a sigh of relief after receiving financial assistance amounting to RM138,750 from the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS). The longhouse was razed by fire on July 21, affecting 13 of its doors. Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon said the financial aid […]
Welfare ready to assist victims of disasters
KUCHING: The state’s Social Welfare Department (JKMS) has been actively helping the community who have been affected by disasters. JKMS officer Hangol Katot disclosed that assistance would be channelled to victims affected by fire, flood, storm, soil erosion and drought among others. He pointed out that the objective of the assistance is to provide temporarily […]
Welfare Task Force received over 800 food aid applications since inception
KUCHING: Since its inception on July 4 under the Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC), the Welfare Task Force has received a total of 867 food aid applications. From July 4 to 14, a total of 1,212 applications were received, with 867 fulfilled so far, comprising 490 applicants from Miri District, five from Bekenu District, […]
