Kuching NGO speaks at World Cancer Congress
KUCHING: The Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) was invited to present papers at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva which was held from Oct 18 to 20. SCAN president Chris Cheng and committee member, Dr Melissa Lim represented the organisation on this international platform. “They presented on topics “Rethinking Awareness Through Creative […]
Bidayuh activity centre under construction
LUNDU: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) Lundu Branch activity centre worth RM500,000 is expected to be completed within six months. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said once the building is completed, various activities related to Bidayuh culture can be implemented and enjoyed by the local community. “As […]
Traders from Indian community eligible for aid
KUCHING: Welfare aid recipients, specifically from the Indian community in Sarawak are encouraged to apply for the Launching Grant which is worth RM5,000. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said no entrepreneurs among the Indian community had apply for the aid so far which is eligible for those who […]
Reliving the Past
Sarawak is a state without roots if it does not have a historical identity. Only when we understand the past can we build a better future. James Yong, president of the Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS), elaborates on what constitutes heritage value and talks about the society’s roles in the community and what can be considered […]
NGOs urged to make residents of old folk’s home happy
SIBU: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are urged to organise more activities with the residents of Rumah Seri Kenangan to make the old folk’s home livelier. In making the call, Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said NGOs and youth groups should not be prevented from entering or working with […]
SHEDA reaffirms apolitical stance, amid Kiang Chiok’s push to be election candidate
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) has reaffirmed its stance as being a non-political, non-governmental organisation (NGO). Its president Augustine Wong Chung Ho said although SHEDA members may be involved in their personal capacity in various political organisations, elections or campaigns, SHEDA itself upholds political neutrality. “Our Association’s primary objectives are […]
High tea marks society’s coming of age
KUCHING: A high tea was today organised to mark the 60th Diamond Jubilee anniversary of the Federation of Sarawak Women Society or Persekutuan Perkumpulan Wanita Sarawak (PPWS). It was held at one of the leading city hotels and graced by the wife of Sarawak Premier, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Haji Bujang. PWWS […]
NGO brings Gawai cheer to lonely octogenarian
KUCHING: Old age is not a time many would want to spend alone but Endara Kandau appears to have grown accustomed to fending for himself as best as his feeble body would allow him. At the age of 80 he calls a dilapidated wooden shack home in Kg. Semawang at Samarahan – and ekes out […]
Bringing Sunshine to the Lives of Others
By Sheela Faizura When the seed of volunteerism is sown in the early years of a child, they will realise the importance of showing acts of kindness to other people as they are growing up. Consequently, the flowers of kindness will smell as sweet as their continuing contribution to society. Volunteerism opens the heart and […]
Hope Place trains KK-based NGO
BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: Last weekend, Kelvin Wan, founder of Hope Place, and two Hope Place members conducted a two-and-a-half-day training session at Arms of Hope in Inanam, Kota Kinabalu. Arms of Hope, a non-profit organisation founded by Chong Eng Lee in 2019 and modelled after Hope Place, provides basic relief to the underprivileged in […]
