2,417 needy groups receive aid at Sejambak Kasih event
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 2,417 underprivileged groups in Samarahan received assistance at the Sejambak Kasih event in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam said the event aimed to alleviate financial strain while bringing joy to aid recipients during the festive […]
Hope Place spreads Chinese New Year cheer to underserved families
KUCHING: Hope Place celebrated the Chinese New Year here by distributing hampers, oranges and ang pow to underserved families, particularly families and individuals who have mental illness. According to the non-governmental organisation (NGO), it is currently supporting about 40 families or individuals with mental illness. “These mental conditions include learning disability like autism, slow learner, […]
Rahmah sales in conjunction with CNY
MIRI: A series of Rahmah Sales are scheduled to be held by participating supermarkets here in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, starting from today until February 27. In disclosing this today, Miri MP Chiew Choon Man said this initiative is part of his parliamentary service centre in collaboration with the Ministry of […]
Lions Club of Batu Niah urged to continue serving underprivileged communities
KUCHING: Members of the Lions Club of Batu Niah have been urged to continue in their efforts to serve the community, particularly those who are underprivileged. During the club’s annual general meeting, its president Andy Jong emphasised that the value of one’s contribution to the community is not measured by the amount given but rather […]
Festive programme cheers 250 poor families
KUCHING: Some 250 underprivileged Sarawakian families have received essential food packages from Yayasan PETRONAS (YP) under its ‘Sentuhan Kasih Festive’ programme in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. According to a statement by PETRONAS, 150 families received food items such as rice, cooking oil, sugar, flour, canned sardine, tea, milo, peanuts, noodle, sesame oil, […]
Fatimah, relevant agencies spread CNY cheers to underprivileged
KUCHING: The underprivileged and disadvantaged groups in Kuching are not excluded from the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration’s spirit of sharing. The Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry, together with its related agencies, Kuching South City Council (MBKS), the Society for Urban Poor (SKUP), and the Kuching Bring It On Association, have spread […]
MRC Miri branch visits two poor families
MIRI: The Welfare, Health and Community Sub-Committee of Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch paid a visit to two families with poor socio-economic backgrounds at Tudan Desaras. The Chairman of the Sub-Committee, Dr Uma delivered a short talk which covered dangers of plastics, importance of cleanliness and healthy food as a way to educate the […]
Festive MAGGI campaign raises over RM40,000
KUCHING: MAGGI has raised funds over RM40,000 for charity homes in East Malaysia. The recently-concluded MAGGI “Jom Masuk & Berkongsi Bersama” campaign which celebrated the Tadau Kaamatan and Hari Gawai festivities in Sabah and Sarawak respectively, raised a total of RM42,437 in aid of the underprivileged communities. Proceeds from the campaign will be channeled to […]
Schools reminded not to be strict on uniforms
MUAR: Schools have again been reminded to be flexible to students who come to school not wearing school uniforms, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He said it is enough for them to attend classes properly attired and neat. He also said the matter was mentioned before, but parents still complained about teachers […]
Hope Place a ‘saviour’ to the needy
KUCHING: Over the past eight years, Hope Place Kuching has helped more than 700 underprivileged people in Sarawak. The non-governmental organisation (NGO) is no stranger to the local scene in helping the underprivileged community, regardless of race, religion or background since 2013. “We would like to express our utmost appreciation to all donors, volunteers and […]
