Transforming hunger into hope
Held annually, the World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine movement sees participants around the world go for 30 hours of fasting while raising funds for the underprivileged. In Malaysia, the movement has helped communities such as the disabled, refugees, as well as the urban and rural poor, empowering them through education, skills training and livelihood projects. Shedding light […]
Fatimah hands out donations to underprivileged
DALAT: Ten underprivileged persons from Kampung Teh, Oya here received personal donations from Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah yesterday. Fatimah, who is also Dalat assemblywoman, presented the donations in a programme in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration, which will be celebrated this Friday. Organised by […]
STIDC donates RM48,000 to charity
KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) handed over contributions to the less fortunate as part of its corporate social responsibility in the month of Ramadan. The recipients were Malaysian Muslim Welfare Organisation (Perkim) Lawas branch, Community Sports Club (KSK) Satok, and Harakah Islamiah (Hikmah) Kuching branch, which received RM30,000, RM8,000, and RM10,000 respectively. STIDC […]
Thumbs-up for Sarawak government
By Clement Erik Wong & Aina Azizah Yeo KUCHING: A monthly cash pay-out of RM250 for the B40 group for the next six months was unveiled by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as part of the state government’s efforts to help those affected by the movement control order (MCO) due to the […]
Deborah Henry – Beauty with a Golden Heart
Malaysian Deborah Henry is said to be ‘Beauty with a Golden Heart’ as she advocates on children’s rights for World Vision and refugee rights for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Through her voice, she blazes a path to empower the underprivileged, giving voice to the voiceless, and spearheading a positive change we need […]
Paint the World International Concert on Feb 15
KUCHING: A youth programme, Paint the World International Concert, organised by an international movement called ‘Paint the World’ will be held on Feb 15 at the old building of the State Legislative Assembly. The concert will be from 2.30pm to 5pm. Entrance is free for an audience of around 750 people. The participants are from […]
