Rep assists needy families obtain aid
KUCHING: Two needy families received contributions facilitated by Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. A family living in a rental house at Jalan Arang in Lorong 5 received a personal contribution from Datuk Seri Voon Jan Poh, today (July 2). Lo, who is also Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, witnessed the handover of the contribution […]
Spreading the Gawai cheer
KUCHING: A total of 150 Gawai gift sets will be distributed to selected villages and churches within the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) area in conjunction with the upcoming Gawai Dayak. MBKS stated that the gift sets will benefit recipients comprising needy families and the B40 group. “The gift sets include financial aid, face masks […]
Fatimah presents donation to the needy
DALAT: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah today (April 5) handed out her tithe to the asnaf (tithe recipients) here. She handed over the donation personally to 207 individuals from 14 villages in this district, while 57 others from Kampung Sungai Kut Tengah and Kampung Sungai Kut Muara […]
Early Raya cheer for five needy families
KUCHING: Five needy families here today received Hari Raya goodies from members of the media through ‘Program Santun Kasih’. The programme was a joint effort between Astro Awani Sarawak, Suara Sarawak and Borneo Channel. The families were previously highlighted by Astro Awani Sarawak and the five recipients were Faishul Hassan, Karmira Benny, Ngu Tek Ngik, […]
Donations for 172 needy families
KUCHING: Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng, a charitable institution here, will be presenting food and festive items to needy families in conjunction with the upcoming Aidilfitri celebration and Gawai celebration. Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng chairman Tay Boon Sin explained that the institution gave aid annually to the less fortunate during festive seasons besides monthly […]
Company lends help to needy groups
KUCHING: Kaliman Timber Corporation Sdn Bhd (Kaliman Timber) recently contributed food assistance to needy families in Kampung Blimbin Krokong, Bau and Taman Sri Maya, Kuching. The food assistance consisted of 200 bags of rice and it is to support the needy families. Kaliman Timber in a statement said the assistance was to help and ease […]
Minister praises RTM for crucial role in lives of needy
KUCHING: Besides disseminating information to the public, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) also plays an important role in the lives of the disadvantaged, says Datuk Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community, Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister added that RTM could be the facilitator in bringing together departments and agencies to carry out welfare work. “The […]
Ragad hands over donations 152 needy families
KUCHING: Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib, wife of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, recently gave donations through ‘Majlis Jalinan Kasih’. A total of 152 less fortunate families benefited from the donations which consisted of basic necessities such as rice, sugar, flour and cash. This initiative was an expression of […]
Ragad presents donations to needy families
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib presented donations to help needy families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The donations were presented during a ‘Majlis Jalinan Kasih’ held at Pasir Pandak today to help ease the recipients’ burden. “It has been a year since […]
TBS to help poor and needy during Ramadan
KUCHING: Various programmes will be implemented by Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) leading up to the Ramadan month. TBS general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said those at the Ummah Distribution Centre (UDC) and its branches throughout Sarawak would ensure the poor and needy receive appropriate assistance. “We have about 2,000 poor and […]
