Early Hari Raya cheer for senior citizen
KUCHING: Hari Raya joy came early for 76-year-old Bedah Seman this year. Her house at Kampung Lidah Tanah, Batu Kitang has been repaired under the Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Programme (PPRMS), just in time for this year’s Hari Raya celebration. Bedah now no longer has to face a leaking roof whenever it rains. Her old […]
Man sets fire to rented house after eviction order
JOHOR BAHRU: A senior citizen is believed to have set his rented house on fire after being dissatisfied when told to vacate the premises by the landlord at Jalan Maju 3, Taman Pelangi here early this morning. Larkin Fire Rescue and Department deputy chief Mohd Suhaimi Abdul Jamal said five fire-engines from two stations, with […]
143 senior citizen centres receive RM7.15 mln allocation this year
SEPANG: The RM7.15 million allocated by the government this year for the operation of 143 Senior Citizen Activity Centres (Pawe) reflects its commitment in serving senior citizens, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun. She said that under Budget 2021, the government had raised the annual financial aid for each […]
Maximum salary limit for disabled workers allowance increased to RM1,500
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed to increase the maximum salary eligibility limit for disabled workers allowance from RM1,200 to RM1,500 a month, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. In a special announcement on the Strategic Programme to Empower People and the Economy (Pemerkasa) today, he said a total of RM26 million would be […]
Finally a home for a senior citizen
KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, being a caring leader, has come to the aid of a senior citizen with no close relatives by setting up living accommodations for him. Chan Pak Seng, 69, was found left in front of a shop in the Jakar area for three days. Upon hearing of his […]
A senior citizen’s CNY wish
MUKAH: A Chinese senior citizen’s wish for the coming Chinese New Year (CNY) is to see a quick end to the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak so that the people can enjoy life as before. Tan Kok Chieng, 81, said life had been very challenging to Sarawakians since the pandemic hit early last year. Hailing from […]
Missing senior citizen found alive but weak
SIMUNJAN: A senior citizen reported missing while looking for clams at Kampung Tambai Sebuyau here, was found by firefighters on Wednesday (Feb 3). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said the 73-year-old man was found by the search and rescue (SAR) team at 10.30am in weak condition. Bomba said the victim’s nephew […]
Poor sexagenarian robbed of possession
MIRI: A senior citizen’s trip to receive treatment at Miri Hospital almost turned into a tragedy after he was robbed at knife-point of his possessions while sleeping at the Visitors Information Centre in Jalan Padang, here yesterday (Jan 27). District police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari who confirmed the incident, said the 64-year-old unemployed man from […]
Search for Thomas Janang’s kin
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is searching for the next-of-kin or family members of a male patient known as Thomas Janang, 84. Based on information received from SGH, on Dec 13, the octogenarian was brought by family members to the Trauma and Emergency Department due to respiratory problems and subsequently he was admitted to […]
Body of senior citizen found
SIBU: The body of a senior citizen, reported missing in Sungai Katibas last Saturday, was found floating in Kampung Rassau, Sungai Igan on Thursday. Song police chief, DSP Rowney Michael confirmed the information when contacted. He said the body of the victim — identified as Tuno Kudi, 59 — was found with his right palm […]
