NGO comes to aid of needy family
KUCHING: It was a tough time for a woman in her early thirties, who is currently struggling to take care of her mentally challenged husband and her two schooling children. That all changed when a concerned social worker from Sentosa hospital referred the family to Hope Place Kuching, requesting for assistance. For further context, the […]
Old public library to be turned into handicrafts gallery
BINTULU: An old public library building of the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) at Jalan Keppel here will be renovated into a handicrafts gallery. This was revealed by BDA general manager Muhammad Yakup Kari at a press conference after holding a meeting with the chairman and members of Bintulu Women’s Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Monday. According […]
Continue working together,MRC members told
MIRI: Members of the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Chapter have been urged to continue working together and to take the necessary constructive leadership roles to achieve their noble objectives. “Many more areas of humanitarian efforts can still be explored locally and at higher level and to achieve the mandate of our movement, we have […]
Sibu Kidney Foundation seeks to expand dialysis stations
SIBU: The Sibu Kidney Foundation (SKF), a non-profit organisation, is looking to add more dialysis stations to cater to the increasing number of patients. Chairman Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau said that they are applying to the authorities to add nine more dialysis stations. “With that, we can cater to 96 patients over two shifts. However, […]
NGO warns errant agents can be convicted in court
BY ALLAN JAY & & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: Real estate agents promoting questionable investment schemes and construction packages, can still face legal consequences. This stern warning was issued by Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) secretary-general Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim this morning. He warned that these agents can still face legal consequences, even if they are […]
Struggling couple with health issues has Hope to thank for
KUCHING: Hope Place was recently introduced to a couple with several health issues and lacking basic necessities. The charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO) said 55-year-old Winney Jaili and her husband Kuntri, 64, are living in a dilapidated house at Kampung Pengiran in 14th mile. They were referred to Hope Place for assistance by a social worker […]
Pat on the back for Lions Club
KUCHING: Lions Club in Kuching has been lauded for its contribution to the community here. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the non-governmental organisation held charity events and worked with relevant parties to establish closer ties with them. “Congratulations to the Lions Club for continuing to commit to serving the community not […]
NGO comes to aid of family in need
KUCHING: Non-governmental organisation (NGO), Hope Place has responded to a plea for assistance from a family in need after the sole provider suffered a stroke in Nov last year. Enggu Sampar, 65, who is bedridden after he suffered a stroke, used to work at a factory. He was admitted to the hospital. His spouse has […]
NGO lends help to 81-year-old man
KUCHING: Hope Place is helping an 81-year-old man with basic food aid on a regular basis. The non-governmental organisation (NGO) recently visited Raugig Nia who lives alone in his house at Kampung Staang, Padawan. He who has never married and does not have anyone to turn to has been receiving help from Hope Place’s volunteer, […]
NGO wants more funding for disabled persons
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) hopes that the revised Budget 2023 will be exclusively for the needs of persons with disabilities (PwD), besides for women and children’s development. Its president, Rapelson Richard Hamit, said he hoped that the budget would be specifically allocated to the needs of the PwD, increasing funding for, among […]
