State to fund four new homes for fire victims
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM70,000 through the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) for the construction of four new homes to aid families affected by the fire in Kampung Haji Baki on March 22. Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the assistance is meant for individuals whose homes […]
Man fleeced of RM21,500 for land that turned out to be cemetery
PADAWAN: A local man’s dream to build his own home on a piece of land he had purchased turned nightmarish when he discovered that the land in question was, in fact, a cemetery. On Dec 12, 2021, the victim in his late 30s, met an individual to acquire a piece of government reserve land at […]
Thanks to assistance, needy can live in comfortable homes
KUCHING: Sarawak Home Improvement Programme for the Poor (PPRMS) is very significant in helping the less fortunate to be able to live in comfortable homes, said Kuala Rajang assemblyman Datuk Len Talif Salleh. “This programme is an initiative of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government under Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]
Village Expansion Scheme enabling landless residents to own homes
KABONG: The implementation of the first phase of the Kampung Hulu Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) worth RM22 million will provide opportunities for landless residents to build their own homes. Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir said that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s visit to the project signified the government’s seriousness in developing new […]
Fire victim hopes house could be rebuilt soon
MUKAH: Fire victim Busang Belalan and his family may have to squat at their neighbour’s house for a longer period unless their PPRT house is rebuilt soon. New Sarawak Tribune visited Busang, 73, and his wife Mis Rintas, 56, at Kampung Tellian Daya (Tellian Ulu) here on Wednesday (July 14) to check on their status. […]
Kalaka PBB comes to aid of elderly man
SARATOK: This Ramadan is definitely the sweetest for an elderly man who has been living in a hut near the Saratok pier all this time. Razali Uki or also known as Nek Su Jalil in the community is moving into a new home, thanks to the efforts of Kalaka PBB led by Datuk Abdul Wahab […]
Help on the way for sick single mother
KUCHING: Help is underway to find a more conducive living space for a 52-year-old single mother who is physically unwell. Norlela Bujang, who has diabetes and swellings on her legs, is unable to move around and slowly losing her vision. She now had to depend on her only daughter, who is only nine years old. […]
Rep happy needy family has new home
KUCHING: A family living in a dilapidated wooden house in Mile 10, Jalan Penrissen here finally has a new house after it was completed under the Minor Rural Project-Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Project (MRP-PPRMS). Voon Kui Fah, 79, and her 81-year-old husband have been living in the dilapidated house for nearly 40 years. Now, they […]
Finally a comfy home for needy family
KUCHING: An underprivileged family here is grateful to the Sarawak government for a new house, built next door to the old and dilapidated one. Voon Kui Fah, 79, and her 81-year-old husband have been staying in the old house at Mile 10, Jalan Penrissen for over 40 years. They have six children who all stayed […]
Finally a home for a senior citizen
KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, being a caring leader, has come to the aid of a senior citizen with no close relatives by setting up living accommodations for him. Chan Pak Seng, 69, was found left in front of a shop in the Jakar area for three days. Upon hearing of his […]
