Kenyalang Gold Card launch fixed for March 7
KUCHING: The Kenyalang Gold Card, a benefit card for those who are 60 years old or older, will be officially launched on March 7 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg would […]
Enhancing wellbeing, welfare of the elderly
In the light of the ageing population with senior citizens expected to comprise 16 percent of Sarawak’s population by 2030, the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) initiative has been approved with the aim of enhancing the wellbeing and welfare of the state’s elderly. A total of RM24.4 million has been allocated by the state government for […]
Thumbs-up for Kenyalang Gold Card
By 2030, it is expected that 16 per cent of Sarawak’s population will be senior citizens. With this in mind, the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC), a statewide initiative which aims to enhance the welfare and wellbeing of Sarawak’s elderly aged 60 and above, has been approved by the state government along with an allocation of […]
Senior citizens can apply for Kenyalang Gold Card starting January
KUCHING: The Sarawak Cabinet recently approved the implementation of the Kenyalang Gold Card for senior citizens, starting January next year. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the Cabinet had also approved an allocation of RM24.4mil for the purpose. “Applicants can start applying in January as preparations are […]
Kenyalang Gold Card holders to enjoy benefits from 24 vendors
KUCHING: About 24 vendors have collaborated with the Ministry of Welfare, Community, Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development in the implementation of the Kenyalang Gold Card next year. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah revealed that the Kenyalang Gold Card had 24 vendors from four divisions in Sarawak namely, Kuching, Miri, Limbang and Lawas, and “have […]
