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Body to address issues faced by residents

TATAU: The Association of Wives of Ministers and Assistant Ministers of Sarawak (SABATI) is always concerned about the welfare and issues faced by the community, including the residents of the Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE). SABATI member and Patron of the Tatau Sinaran Kasih Community Rehabilitation Centre Datin Melia Gelen said that in addition to […]

Veteran politician calls on voters to fulfil civic duty

KUCHING: Veteran politician Datuk Seri Sharifah Mordiah Tuanku Fauzi called on the public to fulfil their duty as voters during the 15th General Election (GE15). “The general election is not something that always happens, this is the time for us to fulfil our rights by not just talking about changes, but we also have to […]

Various programmes for Senior Citizens Day

KUCHING: The 2022 Sarawak State Senior Citizens Day (Hari Warga Emas – HWE) celebration will be held on October 1 at NAIM Bintulu Paragon Street Mall, Bintulu. Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this means it would held at the same time as the international and national […]

Over 100 registered under PAWE at Senior Citizens Day bash in Miri

MIRI: Miri-level Senior Citizens Day celebration which was held on Saturday at the Senior Citizen Activity Centre (PAWE) in Krokop here was a day full of interactive events. The event was launched by Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Development (Women and Childhood Development) Datuk Rosey Yunus. More than 100 senior citizens registered under […]

Sarawak needs  more Senior Citizen Activity Centres

BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: There is a need to establish more Senior Citizen Activity Centres (PAWE) in Sarawak at the district level. Assistant Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development II (Community Wellbeing Development) Mohamad Razi Sitam said a proposal to establish more PAWE centres would be submitted to the ministry. He said […]

143 senior citizen centres receive RM7.15 mln allocation this year

SEPANG: The RM7.15 million allocated by the government this year for the operation of 143 Senior Citizen Activity Centres (Pawe) reflects its commitment in serving senior citizens, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun. She said that under Budget 2021, the government had raised the annual financial aid for each […]

Senior citizens centre expanded

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will expand Sri Satok Senior Citizens Activity Centre (Pawe) building at Jalan Kulas here.  Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said a bigger area was required for the members to carry out their daily recreational activities.  “The building won’t be just for the members. It will also be used […]

Kenyalang Gold Card holders may get free bus rides

KUCHING: Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders may get to enjoy free bus rides if a discussion on the subject ends on a good note. Chief Minister Datuk Pattingi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government is still in discussion. “For the Kenyalang Gold Card holders who are 60 years and above, aside from receiving […]