Satok rep distributes Raya aid to asnaf, OKU
KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki distributed Hari Raya donations to 15 asnaf and two persons with disabilities (OKU) as part of his annual Ramadan outreach programme yesterday. The donation was presented in simple ceremony at Surau Darul Ihsan, Kampung Kudei Baru. During the ceremony, Ibrahim also presented grants to both Surau Darul Ihsan and […]
Sarawak Social Welfare Department advocates for enhanced accessibility for OKU
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) is dedicated to addressing the limited accessibility for people with special needs, particularly Persons with Disabilities (OKU), in the state. JKMS director Adana Jed affirms the commitment to creating an environment that is friendly to the disabled, children and the elderly, aligning with the […]
Fatimah saddened by murder of young girl
KUCHING: Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah is saddened by the report that a six-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death in Bau recently. The body of the young victim with disabilities (OKU) was stuffed into a sack and thrown into the bushes by the mother’s boyfriend. It was believed […]
Telang Usan rep to bring up OKU matter with ministry
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau hosted an early Christmas lunch for 30 persons with disabilities (OKU) of Eda Beran Long Laput community-based rehabilitation centre (PPDK). The lunch had been an annual affair prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Also present last Sunday (Dec 4) was PPDK Eda Beran Long Laput chairperson Temenggong Elizabeth Deng. PPDK […]
Siti Bainun’s motion to suspend defence trial proceesings rejected
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here today rejected a motion by Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali to suspend her defence trial proceedings on two charges of neglecting and abusing a teenage girl with Down Syndrome known as Bella. Judge Izralizam Sanusi made his ruling after Siti Bainun’s counsel Nur’Aminahtul Mardiah Md Nor requested […]
Sarawak committed to ensuring welfare of OKU taken care of
KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities (OKU) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as able-bodied members of society. Through its Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry, various initiatives have been carried out to promote the full, effective, and inclusive participation of OKUs in the community. Minister Datuk Seri […]
Workshop provides youth with digital skills
KUCHING: MyCekap Belia Programme: The Digital Empowerment Workshop held at the Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) provides an opportunity for the youth to improve their skills needed for employment. Information Department in its statement, yesterday noted that the workshop benefited especially the disabled (OKU) and members of Komuniti Keluarga Malaysia. “The programme was organised by the […]
