Hospital frontliners not forgotten, thanks to Sabati
SIBU: The sacrifices of frontliners in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic are never forgotten. The Association of Wives of Ministers and Assistant Ministers of Sarawak (Sabati) has made various contribution to help those in need throughout the state. Association honorary treasurer Datin Siti Shorgayah Ahmad Zaidin said Sabati president Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang’s concern […]
20 needy families benefit from help
KUCHING: Twenty needy families and individuals here were given contributions worth RM150 each by Ming Dynasty. The online direct sale businessman Alvin Chong Chun Min from Ming Dynasty, came together with his team came to Hope Place to hand over the contributions to needy families on Tuesday (Sep 14) as part of their corporate social […]
SIDS receives RM20k grant
SIBU: Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) received a government grant from Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian last Thursday (Aug 27). The RM20,000 grant was handed over by Dr Sim to SIDS president Datuk Ir Alice Jawan Empaling in a simple ceremony held at the ministry’s office here. Alice in […]
Rohani receives top women’s award
WOMEN’S DAY 2020 KUCHING: Six women were given awards in appreciation of their outstanding contributions as game changers and catalyst of positive change among women in Sarawak. The awards were presented by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg during this year’s state-level Women’s Day 2020 celebration held by State’s Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, […]
Hope Place receives RM10k to help more
KUCHING: Food Aid Foundation (FAF) contributed RM10,000 to assist Hope Place Kuching in lending a helping hand to those who need it. According to Hope Place founder Kelvin Wan, Hope Place has started distributing the contributions to needy families. “The contribution from FAF is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative with MetLife Foundation, and FAF […]
Hope Place listens to woman’s plea
KUCHING: Hope Place listened to a woman’s plea to help her family by contributing a wheelchair and adult diapers. Ijau Gimad, a 62-year-old woman who lives in Skim Penempatan Stapok, is taking care of her 66-year-old bedridden husband, Senawi Dubit, and her mentally-challenged adult son. “Ijau earns her living by collecting wild vegetables and selling […]
Contributing towards state’s e-sports development
KUCHING:The Sesa Mini Esports Hub at D-Virtual Park in Kota Samarahan can contribute towards the development of the e-sports industry in Sarawak. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said that the e-sports arena, which spans an area of 7,000 square feet, was the initiative of the Sarawak Esports Association (Sesa) along […]
Igan MP donates RM20k to SMK Matu
KUCHING: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Matu in Daro recently received a contribution of RM20,000 from Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi. The MP is a former student of SMK Matu and a member of Grup 1972-77. His contribution was handed over to school principal Nguang Seng by representatives of Grup 1972-77 SMK Matu led by Sulaiman Bohari Nguang […]
RM58,000 for schools to buy face masks
MIRI: Four secondary schools and four primary schools in this division on Thursday received special contributions amounting to RM58,000 from Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin to help them buy sanitisers, additional face masks and other necessities to fulfil the SOP requirements. He also suggested the schools use the funds he gave to buy additional face […]
Finally a place to call home
KUCHING: Hamsiah Abet, a widow and her children have expressed their sincerest appreciation to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government and those involved in helping them to construct a new house at Kampung No.4, Jalan Patinggi Ali here. Hamsiah, 75, and her three daughters have been living in a temporary house on a site […]