ART implementation must take disabled into account
KUCHING: The Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) must take into account the needs of the disabled and an in-depth study should therefore be carried out before the project is implemented fully. In stating this, Society of the Blind Malaysia, Sarawak branch chairman Isak Ngau called on the Sarawak government and the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) […]
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 […]
‘Make Bonnie a Datuk’
KUCHING: Majlis Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Manis) hopes that Bonnie Bunyau Gustin will be awarded the title of Datuk for bringing home a gold medal for Malaysia in the Tokyo Paralympic Games and putting Malaysia’s name on the international sport stage. “We think that he is eligible for the title of Datuk, which will make him […]
Association wants roles for OKU in new government
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) hopes that people with disabilities (OKU) will be given the opportunity to assume significant positions in the new federal government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Its president Rapelson Richard Hamit said he hoped to see the appointment of OKU Senator from Sabah or Sarawak and […]
Allow traditional massage centres to operate
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to consider allowing traditional massage centres in the state to operate under strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) under Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). President of Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais), Rapelson Richard Hamit said this call was made by Majlis Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Manis). “Many […]
Make Pemulih more inclusive for OKUs
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) has asked Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to revise the National People’s Wellbeing and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) so that it is more inclusive for people with disabilities (OKU). Perais president Rapelson Richard Hamit said the government had agreed to provide financial assistance of RM500 for three months […]
OKU NGO suggests targeted MCO instead of full
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) has urged the government to implement targeted movement control order (MCO) instead of a full one. Its president Rapelson Richard Hamit said on Friday (July 9) that the current MCO was a failure as many activities were still going on and the number of vehicles on the roads had […]
Allow OKUs getting GKP to receive BPR aid also
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Sarawak Istimewa (Perais) is urging the federal government to include people with disabilities (OKU) receiving the Geran Perniagaan (GKP) for the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) assistance. Perais president Rapelson Richard Hamit on Thursday (July 8) said the association had received complaints from OKU traders who received GKP that they were disqualified from […]
Perais welcomes drive-through vaccination service
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) welcomes the vaccination programme for people with disabilities (OKU) which was implemented on a drive-through basis at the Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) on Saturday (June 19). Its president Rapelson Richard Hamit said the vaccination process was OKU-friendly and it was convenient for the disabled to receive their […]
Govt urged to speed up food aid for disabled
KUCHING: The Sarawak Special Children Association (Perais) has urged the state government to speed up the delivery of food assistance for the disabled under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Its president Rapelson Richard Hamit said the food aid was announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last year to ensure adequate food supply for […]
