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 […]
Over 1k Kenyalang Gold Cards distributed in Mukah
MUKAH: The Community Welfare Department, Mukah Division has distributed 1,709 Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) so far. Mukah divisional officer Haslinda Supu said a total of 6,220 KGC had already been printed out of 6,977 applications. She added that staff were currently sorting the remaining cards, which would be distributed within this week. “When everything is […]
Community leaders attend briefing on KGC
KAPIT: Community leaders from Kapit and Bukit Mabong districts attended a day briefing on Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) held at the conference room of the State Office Complex at Jalan Bletih here today. The briefing was conducted by Kapit Welfare officer Dariel Thiong in the presence of Kapit District Officer Cerisologo Sabut. According to Darriel, […]
Mukah KGC holders yet to enjoy benefits
MUKAH: Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders here have yet to enjoy the benefits offered by their cards as no strategic partners have registered with the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development so far. Mukah Division Welfare Department officer Haslinda Supu said the ministry has yet to register strategic partners to enable […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holders not entitled to cash payment
KUCHING: Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders are not entitled to receive cash payments from vendors associated with the initiative. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said an issue regarding KGC holders claiming for RM3,000 in cash from the Social Welfare Department had surfaced recently. “Please be aware that […]
161 BKI applications approved
KUCHING: The state government has approved a total of 161 applications for the RM3,000 Sarawak Death Compassionate Assistance (BKI) initiative. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the assistance was to cover funeral expenses of the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holder. “The assistance is only eligible for those […]
Fatimah distributes 3,595 KGCs
KUCHING: A total of 3,595 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGCs) was distributed to applicants in 14 state constituencies here today by the Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry at Baitul Makmur building. “The number of cards for each district is as follows — Opar (79), Tasik Biru (438), Tanjung Datu (20), Pantai Damai (306), […]
400 to receive KGC tomorrow
PADAWAN: Four hundred senior citizens here who have registered for the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) can collect them from Aug 3 (Monday). Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang revealed this when officiating at a symbolic KGC presentation ceremony at Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Mile 10 sub branch office. He pointed out that only ten […]
