Those affected by Covid-19 encouraged to apply online for welfare assistance
SEPANG: Those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and are in need of assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) are encouraged to apply online instead of going to the district social welfare office (PKMD). Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the online application was introduced since […]
Maternity aid brings relief to recipients
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Recipients of Bantuan Ibu Bersalin – BIB (maternity assistance) heaved a sigh of relief after receiving the aid. One of the recipients, Syamsukinah Abdullah, 39, said she was grateful for receiving assistance in the form of RM450 after applying for it in April. “I do not intend to use the […]
Pantry lightens burden of recipients
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Recipients of the 200 food packs from the Community Pantry programme at LePaPa Hypermarket Kota Samarahan were happy to get their food packs to get the Covid-19 pandemic. The programme is a social development programme of Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) to assist those in need due to the movement control order (MCO), […]
BPR appeal period starts June 15
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals whose Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) applications had been rejected can submit their appeal starting June 15 (Tuesday) until June 30, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Tengku Zafrul said applicants can submit an appeal with relevant documents to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM). “This appeal process is […]
Over 700 second-phase recipients in Bau jabbed
BAU: Over 700 senior citizens and high-risk individuals here received their Sinovac vaccine as part of the Covid-19 National Immunisation Programme Phase II recently. All of the vaccine recipients have received their appointment details via the MySejahtera application. The programme took place at Dewan Perdana of the Fire and Rescue Academy Malaysia Sarawak Region, and […]
7,402 firemen to be among first-phase recipients of Covid-19 vaccine
JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 7,402 firemen in the country will be among the first-phase recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine. Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib said 999 of them were in Sarawak, 945 in Selangor, 740 in Sabah and 784 in other locations. “Overall, there are approximately 15,000 […]
Over RM200k grants disbursed
KUCHING: Nineteen organisations including a chronically ill patient received grants totalling RM215,100 from the government and Puncak Borneo Service Centre on Saturday (Nov 14). Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Willie Mongin handed over the cheques in a simple ceremony held at the centre here. Willie, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) […]
44 receive aid from Tay Motors
KUCHING: Tay Motors presented assistance amounting to RM5,000 to 44 recipients on Saturday (Sept 5). The recipients include senior citizens, single mothers, handicapped and chronically ill persons from six villages, namely, Kpg Stampin, Kpg Stampin Baru, Kpg Stutong, Kpg Temedak, Kpg Lubuk Buan and Sg Tapang. The aid was handed over at Community Bumiputera Kota […]
Recipients to reap benefits
KUCHING: The Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holds many benefits for senior citizens in Sarawak. The Federation of Chinese Associations in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian District distributed 305 KGCs during a ceremony at Gala City on Sunday. Present during the event was president Datuk Richard Wee. Eighty-five-year-old Geok Huat Hong said that he was grateful that […]
Association helps distribute 305 gold cards
KUCHING: Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) on Sunday (Aug 9) assisted the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM) in distributing 305 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGCs) to the approved recipients. SFCA president Datuk Richard Wee said per request by JKM, the programme was organised on a Sunday at Gala City here by the association so it […]
