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More conducive, comfortable living for senior citizens

KUCHING: Residents of Rumah Seri Kenangan (RSK) Kuching at Mile 12 can finally enjoy a more conducive and comfortable environment. Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the new RSK has better facilities than the old building. “Since the discussion at an early stage we have really emphasised […]

Senior citizen killed after being struck by MPV

SERIAN: A senior citizen was killed when she was hit by a car while crossing the road along KM96, Jalan Kuching-Sri Aman. Sarawak traffic police chief Supt Bingkok John confirmed that the accident happened around 7.40pm, Thursday (April 28) was heading to Sri Aman from Serian. “Investigations found that a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) driven by […]

Senior citizen gets fine for shotgun offence

SIBU: The Sessions Court today (Apr 26) fined a senior citizen RM7,000, in default four months’ imprisonment for illegal possession of arms and live ammunition. Janda Nyaru, 60, admitted to the offence after the charge was read to him before Judge Marutin Pagan. Janda was found in possession of arms and live ammunition without a […]

Eden inspires tender, loving care of elderly

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Senior living resort and nursing home Eden on the Park is setting the pace as an inspiration for others to emulate. For starters, Rumah Sri Kenangan, a home for the aged in Kuching and Sibu under the Social Welfare Department (SWD), is now looking at adopting similar elderly care practices as those applied […]

Maintain manual registration, govt urged

SIBU: The practice of manual registration when entering any premises must be maintained, especially for senior citizens. Sibu Coffee Shop and Restaurant Owners Association chairman Tong Ing Kok said although he understood the rationale for abolishing the standard operating procedures (SOPs), the decision should not be apply to all ages. “The government   should consider senior […]

More senior citizens receive red packets from Hokkien association

KUCHING: The Kuching Hokkien Association honoured more senior citizens with angpows in conjunction with the celebration of Chinese New Year 2022. The angpows were presented to 465 senior citizens by a political secretary to the chief minister Tan Kai on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, on Thursday (Feb 10). […]

CNY cheer for 19,000 senior citizens, orphans nationwide

BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: MagnumCares continues to spread joy to the needy with its annual Ang Pau Distribution programme, which benefitted some 19,000 senior citizens and orphans nationwide.  MagnumCares has shown its continuous effort in helping and providing assistance and aid throughout the years.  Starting from the beginning of this year, the team has provided […]

Two get wheelchairs from Uggah

SPAOH: Two senior citizens here received a wheelchair each from Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report on Wednesday (Jan 19), the recipients were 71-year-old Siong Mui Fah and 88-year-old Kuan Foo who both lost one of their legs due to diabetes. Representatives […]

Consider automatic aid allocation to eligible seniors

KUCHING: The Ministry of Finance and Inland Revenue Broad of Malaysia (IRBM) are urged to consider automatic allocation of Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (BKM). Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan stressed that automatic allocation or any new aids of a similar nature be considered to eligible seniors who are already in the […]

Keeping senior citizens active

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has set up 27 Activity Centres for Senior Citizens because the state has an ageing society. “These centres are capable of accommodating 70,500 residents, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “The provision of a more conducive ecosystem and infrastructure gives senior citizens a place to spend their free […]