Muara Tuang School Bus Owners Association formed
KUCHING: Several school-bus operators have come together to set up the Muara Tuang School Bus Owners Association aimed at promoting greater welfare awareness amongst members. Habitat for Indigenous and Urban Programme (Hidup) chairman George Young Si Ricord Jr said the bus owners have contacted him and informed him of their plight. As such he had […]
RM1.3 mln Yayasan Raghad to help Sarawakians
KUCHING: A sum of RM1.3 million has been allocated for Yayasan Raghad which serves as a platform to care for the welfare of Sarawakians. Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud contributed RM300,000 while his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib made a personal contribution of RM1 million to the Yayasan […]
District police chiefs should look into welfare of subordinates
KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador has instructed district police chiefs nationwide to look into the welfare of their staff and subordinates so that any problems facing them can be addressed promptly. He said aid or counselling should be given to those with problems to avoid any untoward incidents. Taking a […]
Permai aid package
The economic package contains 22 initiatives to combat the pandemic, safeguard the welfare of the people and support business continuity
Separated wives can apply too
KUCHING: Female breadwinners or single mothers are also eligible to apply for ‘Bantuan Khas Ibu Tunggal’ or the Special Aid for Single Mothers (BKIT) in Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development noted that there were cases of husbands leaving their wives without divorcing them. […]
Fatimah distributes 3,595 KGCs
KUCHING: A total of 3,595 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGCs) was distributed to applicants in 14 state constituencies here today by the Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry at Baitul Makmur building. “The number of cards for each district is as follows — Opar (79), Tasik Biru (438), Tanjung Datu (20), Pantai Damai (306), […]
Finas assures welfare of local artistes
KUCHING: The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Sarawak branch will set up a team to look into the welfare of local artistes. Its chairman Zakaria Abd Hamid said the team is an extension of Finas’ Welfare and Industry Affairs Committee under the charge of board member Datuk Seri Iezlan Yusof at the national level. […]
Deputy Minister to look into Bomba personnel welfare
KUCHING: Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Willie Mongin will continue to urge the federal government to review the policy regarding Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) personnel. He said this was necessary, particularly improving the pay scale in recognition of their evolving roles as frontliners during the movement control order (MCO) period. “We will continue […]
The rakyat will be cared for come rain or shine
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given the assurance that the people’s welfare will be taken care of despite the country being in the midst of the movement control order (MCO) due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said various strategies have been planned to ensure Malaysians are not denied necessary aid […]
Homeless in Sarawak given due attention
KUCHING: The enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) may be a blessing in disguise for the Sarawak government in dealing with the homelessness issue. Sarawak Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah today said the number of the homeless people in the state had dwindled by nearly half from 120 last […]
