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Nine associations, NGOs receive MRP grants

KUCHING: A total of nine associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM220,000. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan handed over the grants in a simple ceremony at his office at Wisma Sumber Alam here on Wednesday (Jan 12). He said he had received an additional […]

Minister rallies public to do more charity work

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has encouraged more to come forward to do charity work. Commending the good work of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as 38 Yayasan Amal Cinta and Kuching Love Book Association, she said they had been doing charity events that benefitted the disadvantaged and the needy, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. “We […]

Helping the needy during the pandemic

KUCHING: Heineken Malaysia partnered with Hope Place Kuching through the Heineken Cares programme to help needy communities during the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak. Through the Heineken Cares programme, the non-government organisation (NGO) has reached out to more than 200 families comprising single parents, abandoned elders, B40 individuals as well as persons with disabilities to supply […]

Everybody encouraged to take part in anti-drug war

BINTULU: Combatting drug abuse and addiction should not be left to the government alone. Various quarters such as the private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and communities are also encouraged to help. Bintulu District Officer Muhammad Dino Amid said if not addressed holistically by all parties, drug abuse would harm the people. Therefore, he said, the […]

Grants worth RM304,000 doled out

MUKAH: Grants totalling RM304,000 were handed over to various recipients here to assist them in carrying out their activities and projects, including those under the Projek Mesra Rakyat (PMR). Some 33 recipients comprised village development and security committees (JKKKs), longhouses, parents-teachers associations (PTAs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). For another 83 recipients, the grants were for […]

NGOs to change minds of anti-vax Penans

MIRI: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will be roped in to convince anti-vaccine Penans in Ulu Baram to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will also enlist the help of elected representatives in the area. Said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who heads SDMC: “We now have a ready supply of the CanSino […]

NGOs help ease burden of the needy

KUCHING: Many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have come forward to help the needy during this difficult period of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recently, the Rotary Club of Sri Kenyalang (RCSK) provided assistance to underprivileged individuals and disabled care centres in the state. Its treasurer Victoria Hwang said through the RCSK platform, the Rotarians managed to raise money […]

NGOs donate food to patients

SIBU: Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as individuals donated food to patients at Sibu Hospital on Wednesday (Sept 29). According to spokesperson Joshua Ting, “We decided to provide food aid to Sibu Hospital after learning that the wards are currently operating at full capacity.” “The donations included 100 bags of 10kg rice, 20 cartons […]

13 NGOs in Mukah receive MRP grants

MUKAH: Some 13 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) yesterday (Sept 14) received minor rural project (MRP) grants totalling RM352,000 provided by the Tellian constituency. Among the recipients were Saberkas Tellian branch, Kampung Petanak St Jude Chapel and Kampung Tellian Tengah village development and security committee. Each received RM50,000. The others were the Mukah Gospel Association, Mukah Tai […]

Govt, NGOs urged to continue helping needy students

BY PETRONELLA LANGITA FELIX KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) is urging the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to continue assisting needy students, especially those in the rural areas. Ever since teaching and learning at home (PdPR) was implemented in March last year, students have been relying on the stability of internet connection to keep […]