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RM5 mln given as compassionate aid

KUCHING: The state government has channelled a total of RM5.058 million for 1,686 approved Death Compassionate Assistance (BIK) applications thus far, revealed Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said a total of 2,224 applications for BIK have been received thus far, comprising 1,983 applications from last year […]

100 receive Christmas aid

DALAT: Some 100 recipients here received Sejambak Kasih Krismas aid in conjunction with the coming Christmas celebration today. They were among a total 850 recipients of the Welfare Department monthly aid in Dalat. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah handed over the aid at the Sejamabak Kasih Krismas […]

Service centre opens to public

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Sibu Jaya Service Centre is now officially open to the public. The centre was declared open by the party’s branch chairman Wong Ching Yong here on Monday night (Sept 21). Wong also announced that Benjamin Tian Chin Fatt, the branch youth chief, was the chairman of the service centre. […]

270 receive Kenyalang Gold Cards

KUCHING: A total of 270 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGCs) were distributed to Senadin constituents last Sunday. The KGCs were distributed by Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin at a ceremony held at the Dato Permaisuri Hall in Permyjaya, Miri. According to Lee, who is also Transport Minister, a total of 636 KGCs has been distributed […]

More strategic partners needed for rural areas

SIMANGGANG: The government’s strategic partners in the implementation of the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) need to be expanded to the rural areas to further help senior citizens in the state. KGC holder Denny Sukom described the initiative created by the Sarawak government as something that is not only noble, but beneficial as well. “This is […]

Cheaper flight tickets for KGC holders soon

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Plans to offer discounts on flight tickets for Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders are in the pipeline. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the plans would be put into motion once the state fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak. “We understand that it is […]

Recipients to reap benefits

KUCHING: The Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holds many benefits for senior citizens in Sarawak. The Federation of Chinese Associations in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian District distributed 305 KGCs during a ceremony at Gala City on Sunday. Present during the event was president Datuk Richard Wee. Eighty-five-year-old Geok Huat Hong said that he was grateful that […]

Association helps distribute 305 gold cards

KUCHING: Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) on Sunday (Aug 9) assisted the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM) in distributing 305 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGCs) to the approved recipients. SFCA president Datuk Richard Wee said per request by JKM, the programme was organised on a Sunday at Gala City here by the association so it […]

139 persons receive KGC

MIRI: A total 139 persons in Riam received the Kenyalang Gold Card presented by Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, who is also Senadin assemblyman on Sunday. The presentation was held at Riam Secondary School. This was the second batch of KGCs distributed through the Senadin Service Centre. To date, the centre has distributed 281 […]

No Kenyalang Gold Card partners in Sibu?

SIBU: Kenyalang Gold Card holders here are finding the card redundant as there are no participating businesses here. They want the authorities concerned to look into the matter. A public member, Pauline Ho, said there were even some hesitated to collect their card after being told by other card holders that they could not enjoy […]