KGC likely to attract more strategic partners

KUCHING: Over 220,000 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGC) have been printed and distributed since its introduction in 2020. Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah disclosed that from Jan 1, 2020 until July 31 this year, a total of 225,492 senior citizens have received their KGC cards. “To date, we […]

Don’t change for the sake of change

KUCHING: The people have been urged not to choose change for the sake of changing the present government. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said in the case of Sarawak, the state government has done so much to assist the people before as well as at this difficult time of […]

197,122 Kenyalang Golden Card holders thus far

KUCHING: As of Feb 28, 197,122 have registered for the Kenyalang Golden Card (KGC), making up 62.57 percent of the overall elderly community in Sarawak (315,00 people). This was revealed by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah based on the data from the State Welfare Department (JKMS). She […]

Ministry wants more partners for KGC

THE Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) still needs more private enterprises, especially in the rural areas, to join as vendors for the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) initiative. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the ministry, led by minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, introduced the KGC for […]

Strategic partners to help KGC holders

MUKAH: The Welfare Community Department of this division here so far has four local strategic partners. These are outlets or business premises where Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGC) holders can enjoy the benefits provided by the card. This was revealed by the department’s divisional officer Haslinda Supu to New Sarawak Tribune via WhatsApp yesterday. She said […]

Teamwork crucial to wrest Padungan

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has urged its members to work as a team in order to win back Padungan at the upcoming state election. Its vice president Datuk Lily Yong said party members and supporters should not look at its candidate as an individual but as a team member working together towards […]

Promoting the GPS logo

BY VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch continues its efforts to promote the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) logo to the public at Tan Pan Corner, Jalan Padungan on Saturday. According to its chairperson Datuk Lily Yong, today’s programme was the fifth in its series of creating public awareness on the […]

Party helps resident apply for aid

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central has successfully assisted a resident here to apply for the Death Compassionate Assistance (BIK). The recipient, Kueh, was granted the aid following the passing of her brother who was a Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holder last month. “Kueh’s brother passed away last month and she was nominated […]

Mukah businesses interested in KGC partnership

MUKAH: Businesses in this town are excited when they learned about strategic partners’ possibility pertaining to the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) initiative implemented by the Sarawak government last year. A few business owners were approached on Tuesday (Aug 11) to find out how much they knew about the KGC. They were briefed about the benefits […]

Ministry to expedite distribution

KENYALANG GOLD CARD KUCHING: A recently developed catch-up plan by the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development to expedite the distribution of Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) has proven to be effective. Its Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said as a result, a total of 96,712 cards has been printed out of […]