200 underprivileged pupils get school aid
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 200 students from 46 primary schools within the constituency have received aid in the form of school supplies under the P197 Prihatin ‘Back to School’ Programme held at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kota Samarahan here on Sunday. The contribution, including bags and school stationery, was extended by the Kota Samarahan […]
Sabah students allocated more than RM67 mln in early school aid
KOTA KINABALU: A sum of RM67.34 million was allocated for the 2024 early school aid, benefiting 448,944 students across 1,298 primary and secondary schools in Sabah. Sabah Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister, and state Education exco, Datuk Dr Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif, revealed that the substantial allocation was channeled to the Sabah State Education Department […]
Pullman hosts iftar for orphans
KUCHING: Pullman Kuching hosted a memorable iftar for the children of Orphans Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (PERYATIM). With the theme ‘Juh Berambeh Sunkei bersama Pullman Kuching’, we had brought joyful experience for 92 underprivileged children in the local community and 18 caretakers to come together and enjoy a delicious meal in Puzzle Restaurant,” said its […]
Helping underprivileged children
Prices for diapers, which are considered necessities for families with babies and children, have increased by 25 per cent to 30 per cent in rural areas. This is a great challenge for the B40 families. It can be very stressful for mothers to not have an adequate supply of diapers for their babies. With this issue on […]
New RMT rates to take effect this Sunday
PUTRAJAYA: The new rates for the Supplementary Meal Plan (RMT), increased from RM2.50 to RM3.50 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM3 to RM4 in Sabah, Sarawak as well as the Federal Territory of Labuan, will come into effect on Sunday (Nov 6). In a statement today, caretaker Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said implementing […]
TYT’s wife brings cheer to 193 children
KUCHING: A total of 193 orphans and children from less fortunate families of Orphans Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (Peryatim) Sarawak received ‘duit raya’ and cakes from the Head of State’s wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib. The recipients comprised 59 children from Peryatim Miri, 62 from Peryatim Sibu and 72 from Peryatim Bintulu. […]
Being orphans amid the Covid-19 pandemic
KUCHING: Amira Waniah was just six when she was placed at Nur Murni Care Centre at Batu Kawa here. Now she’s 11 years old and she’s observing Ramadan with 43 other orphans and underprivileged children she regards as her family. One may wonder how these children feel living at the centre without parents or relatives. […]
