Aiman Mall spreads early holiday joy

SAMARAHAN: In a heartwarming prelude to Chinese New Year (CNY), Aiman Mall group brought festive cheer to the less fortunate children from the Salvation Army. The initiative was commended by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. “This effort by the Aiman Mall group sets a fine example for Samarahan residents to follow. […]

Kuching South mayor lauds Salvation Army Children’s Home for creating a nurturing haven

KUCHING: The Salvation Army Children’s Home Kuching serves as a haven for those who have faced adversity, offering care, education, and compassion to guide children towards brighter futures, says Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong. He said the home intertwines learning and recreational activities to not just educate young minds but also […]

Pullman teams up for Christmas with Salvation Army

KUCHING: Pullman Kuching lit its Christmas Tree yesterday, raising the curtain for a string of events in conjunction with the festive season. Its general manager Adrian Ng, announced its partnership with the Salvation Army through the Christmas Wishing Tree and Christmas Charity Market, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to supporting the local community. “An emotional highlight […]

Culture of understanding paramount to happy Sarawak

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg wants the culture of people helping one another, regardless of race and religion, to be preserved in the state. He said there are various voluntary organisations in the state which provide assistance to the people particularly the needy and called on them […]

Salvation Army still needs funds for new premises

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Salvation Army is still in need of an additional RM2 million to complete the construction of its new Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Home and Kuching Boys Home. Thus far, it has managed to collect RM13 mlm, of which RM4 mln was contributed by the Sarawak government through the Unit for Other Religions […]

35 firemen sanitise premises of two bodies

KUCHING: A total of 35 firemen from the Sarawak Fire Department fulfilled their corporate social responsibility (CSR) by carrying out public sanitation works for two organisations on Monday (Feb 8). Benefitting from the CSR were the Lions Nursing Home at Jalan Stutong Baru and the Salvation Army Children’s Home at Jalan Uplands. State Fire Department […]

Aid lifts burden of 197 fire victims

KUCHING: A total of 197 made homeless in a fire incident that totally destroyed their living quarters today received help from The Salvation Army. Comprising construction workers and families, the victims also lost all their important personal documents and possessions in the blaze. Their seven blocks of living quarters were razed to the ground in […]

Salvation Army does its part to aid flood victims

KUCHING: Occupants of the Stapok Community Hall, one of the 17 evacuation centres in Kuching, heaved a sigh of relief when a team from The Salvation Army Kuching Corps made a recent visit there to distribute food and essentials to those affected by the flood. At the time of the visit, the Social Welfare Department […]

Salvation Army receives RM4 mln

KUCHING: The state government, through the Unit For Other Religions (Unifor), has given a RM4 million grant to the Salvation Army. The grant is for the construction of the welfare body’s new home. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas presented a cheque to the Salvation Army regional officer for Malaysia, Major Francis Ng, […]

Christmas party for Salvation Army kids

KUCHING: Team Dynamic Kuching, a non-governmental organisation has brought joy and cheer to kids from the Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Home during a Christmas programme yesterday.  Among the activities organised by the NGO were tree planting and colouring contest in which about 50 children participated.  After that children were treated to a sumptuous lunch.  Kuching […]