Toward a better future for seniors
KUCHING: Sarawak will offer insurance and welfare assistance to support its B40 elderly residents next year. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr. Sim Kui Hian emphasised that the primary objective is to safeguard their well-being. He said that Sarawak is projected to become an ageing society by 2028, with 7 per cent of its population aged […]
RM40 million allocation proves unity govt’s concern over ESSCom personnel’s welfare
KOTA KINABALU: The RM40 million allocation to upgrade the infrastructure and quarters facility for the staff of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) in Lahad Datu provided by the government demonstrates its commitment to ensuring the welfare of the agency’s personnel is always taken care of. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the allocation also reflects Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
SOCSO assures dependents of fatal accident victims protected
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) is committed to ensuring that the welfare of dependents of victims involved in fatal accidents continues to be protected. SOCSCO Mukah Satellite Office manager, Mohamad Yazid Mohamad Hepni said that the welfare of the victims’ beneficiaries will be given attention with benefits from his side. […]
Help awaits you, says Sibu MP to those affected by storm
SIBU: Those badly affected by the recent storm here should apply for assistance from the Sibu service centre. Sibu MP Oscar Ling said that the assistance can be applied from April 10 to April 14 at his service centre from 9 am to 4 pm. “Our deadline is until this Friday. So, make sure you […]
Counter service benefits rural folk
SIMANGGANG: The opening of the Mobile Service 2U counter service has benefitted the rural communities allowing them to have access to welfare services. Deputy Talent Development Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis has commended the initiative which not only brought both the leaders and the community together, but also provided opportunities for them to obtain the […]
Rh Jungan fire victims receive aid
TAMIN: The residents of Rumah Jungan at Mile 36, Sibu-Selangau Road which was destroyed in a fire on Aug 23 have received assistance from Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol. Rita alongside Parti Rakyat Sarawak Women’s Wing of Tamin branch members handed over a cheque donation amounting to RM10,000 to the victims at the temporary transfer […]
171 made homeless in 38-door longhouse blaze
SELANGAU: A 38-door longhouse at Mile 36, Jalan Sibu-Selangau was razed by fire today. The inferno left 171 residents of Rh Jungan Gerang homeless. Those affected included six babies and 50 children. Some of the residents are being sheltered at a Mile 36 catholic church while others are staying with their relatives. No injuries or […]
State to step in if Putrajaya reduces welfare aid
KUCHING: A senior leader has assured that the state government will look into helping out should the federal government reduce its welfare assistance allocation as it implements cost-saving measures. Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said thus far there have been no changes in the Welfare Assistance Scheme. […]
Fire victims get help from ministry
KUCHING: Six fire victims in Sibu received assistance from the Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the family received six packs of dry food (RM50 per pack), six sets of sleeping equipment (RM100 per set) and two sets of kitchenware (RM700 per set) today. “The surviving […]
Fire victims get timely help
KUCHING: Sixteen villagers who were left homeless after fire destroyed their Kampung Tanjong Bako house on Tuesday have received some timely help in their hour of need. Demak assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni came forward to give their some welfare assistance. The four families who lived in the wooden house will also receive help to […]
