Relief for Marudi folk as new petrol station opened, more convenient to locals
BARAM: The people in Marudi now can heave a sigh of relief with the newly opened Shell petrol station for the residents to use. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the opening of the petrol station is to replace the former petrol station. According to Penguang, the […]
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 […]
Yadim, NGOs ease flood victims’ burden
KUCHING: Flood victims from the Samarahan and Serian divisions received assistance from the Islamic Da’wah Foundation of Malaysia (Yadim) and Islamic non-governmental organisations (NGOs). They handed over hygiene kits and dry packed food totalling 59 packets to flood victims to ease their burden during this difficult time. There are 15 affected families placed at the […]
No Emergency — relief for daily wage earners
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s decision that there was no necessity for an Emergency to be declared in the country has provided some relief to daily wage earners such as small traders and taxi drivers. Federal Territory Malay Hawkers and Petty Traders Association (PPPKMWP) president Datuk Mohamad Abdullah […]
Tattoo parlour operators breathe sigh of relief
By Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: It is truly a joyous moment for tattoo parlours as the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has allowed them to reopen starting Monday (Sept 21). Like any other businesses, tattoo parlours are not exempted from the hardships faced by other businesses during the movement control order (MCO) period. New Sarawak […]
RMCO a relief for small entrepreneurs in Sarawak
KUCHING: The recovery movement control order (RMCO) comes as a relief for working and business people in Sarawak, as the newly relaxed regulations would enable them to carry out their business activities. Farser Sijip, 42, and Japar Jahe, 39, said they were grateful to finally be able to continue with their welding business, as the […]
