Lend a helping hand to the needy
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) is appealing to members of the public for contribution towards its newly established Food Basket Fund. Perais president Rapelson Richard Hamit said the fund was established to help the people with disabilities (OKU) affected by the enforcement of movement control order (MCO) and total lockdown from June 1 […]
Association welcomes total lockdown
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) applauded the implementation of total lockdown by the federal government from June 1 onwards. Its association president Rapelson Richard Hamit said the decision would greatly help in curbing the spread of Covid-19. He urged the state government to follow the steps of the federal government in eradicating the spread […]
Assisting the OKU to generate income
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) organised an online fertigation farming course for people with disabilities (OKU) to generate income, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The online course via Zoom was organised together with its committee members and in collaboration with HFE Agro Resources Sdn Bhd, through a statement by the association’s president Rapelson Richard […]
Association wants comprehensive assistance for OKU
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) wants persons with disability (OKU) be given comprehensive assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic. Its president Rapelson Richard Hamit said OKU Sarawak wants to present a memorandum to the Prime Minister’s Department on their demands for comprehensive assistance, especially during the current pandemic. According to Rapelson, OKU Sarawak, through […]
Call to postpone classes in red, orange zones
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) has urged the Education Ministry (MOE) and Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to consider postponing schooling sessions in red and orange zones. Its president Rapelson Richard Hamit made the call following a recent case of a student in Siburan who tested positive after contact with someone in Batu Gong […]
Perais calls off upcoming activities
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) has postponed and cancelled upcoming activities as well as meetings until further notice. This is following the association’s president Rapelson Richard Hamit having to undergo a 14-day quarantine after a swab test due to close contact with a Covid-19 positive case. In a statement today (Mar 24), Rapelson […]
Perais welcomes govt’s latest initiative
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) welcomes the government’s initiative to increase the maximum salary eligibility limit for recipients of Disabled Workers Allowance (EPC) from RM1,200 to RM1,500. Perais president Rapelson Richard Hamit pointed out that the government should consider raising the maximum limit to RM2,000 instead, which is above the poverty level in Malaysia. […]
RM20k granted for special needs development
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) recently received a grant worth RM20,000 which will be used for the development programme of people with special needs (OKU). The grant was given by Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie Mongin, who was represented by Mambong special officer Arundi Ganjoh, during a simple handover ceremony on […]
Expedite aids to the disabled
KUCHING: Food baskets and other assistance from the government and Social Welfare Department (JKM) should be expedited to ensure there is sufficient food for the needy with disabilities, said Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) president Rapelson Richard Hamit. “Many people with disabilities (OKU) who are employed have had their income affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Perais wants Bengkel Seri Sarawak upgraded to PwD Academy
KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) has proposed that the Bengkel Seri Sarawak in Kota Samarahan be upgraded into an academy for persons with disabilities (PwD). Perais president Rapelson Richard Hamit said the proposed academy should be placed under the state Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development. He said the […]
