Down but not out
KUCHING: Muslims are looking forward to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, a time of great joy and celebration for many. However, amidst the festivities, there are those who choose to embrace a more modest approach this year, opting for frugality over extravagance. One such individual is Siti Zaiton Bujang, 51, whose resilience and determination shine brightly amidst […]
Great Eastern Takaful embraces Ramadan by sharing its blessings to improve welfare of community
KUALA LUMPUR: Great Eastern Takaful Berhad (GETB), a family Takaful operator is embracing Ramadan through the GREAT Ramadan Programme by sharing their blessings with the less fortunate and community. GETB said the programme focuses on donations and activities for about 70 orphans and asnaf children from Pusat Jagaan Kasih Murni and Pusat Jagaan Telaga Kasih […]
City police chief shows concern for ailing men
KUCHING: City police chief ACP Ashmon Bajah took time out on Monday to visit several of his men who have been brought low by chronic ailments. The visit, made in conjunction with the 217th Police Day, saw him checking on their welfare and that of their families here. Among the four personnel he spent time […]
Salary scheme review timely to ensure civil servants’ welfare, wellbeing
KUCHING: The government’s move to review the Public Service Remuneration Scheme is seen as timely to ensure the welfare and well-being of the civil servants considering that the last time the scheme was reviewed was more than 10 years ago. A civil servant, Robin Junang, 56, said the study needs to take into account the […]
Sarawak committed to ensuring welfare of OKU taken care of
KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities (OKU) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as able-bodied members of society. Through its Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry, various initiatives have been carried out to promote the full, effective, and inclusive participation of OKUs in the community. Minister Datuk Seri […]
District police reach out to help needy
KUCHING: A welfare month has been launched by district police to do their bit for society as well as to help fellow enforcement personnel in need. Kuching police chief ACP Ashmon Bajah said the welfare month is part of its programme to provide support and assistance to the needy as well as to police veterans […]
Azizul brings more cheer to welfare recipients
LUNDU: A total of 100 recipients of state welfare assistance received cash contributions of RM100 each along with a hamper worth of RM80 in conjunction with the upcoming Gawai Day celebration. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan, said the contributions were aimed at easing their financial burden and to add cheer to the celebration after […]
Welfare of medics being looked into
KUCHING: The Sarawak Health Department (JKNS) is currently looking into issues concerning the welfare of medical doctors in the state. “Dr Ooi Choo Huck, the director of JKNS is already looking into the issues,” said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian yesterday. He told this to New Sarawak Tribune when asked to comment […]
Villagers receive farm equipment under AFF
KUCHING: A total of 24 villagers from Kampung Rajang received farm equipment under the Agriculture Facilitation Fund (AFF) on Friday (Jan 7).Assistant Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development cum Kuala Rajang assemblyman Datuk Len Talif Salleh said 123 participants from the constituency were eligible to receive the assistance.They comprise residents of Kampung Rajang, Kampung […]
CM witnesses handing over of tithe
KUCHING: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has presented over RM1.988 million in zakat (tithe) for its 2020 fiscal year end to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak yesterday (Nov 19). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handing over of the zakat fund by TH Sabah and Sarawak regional director Nurlaila Said to Sarawak […]
