Sarawak struggles with poverty misclassification
‘Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.’ — Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa The method employed to measure poverty rates in Sarawak urgently requires reassessment. Tourism, Creative Industry, and […]
Study to ensure accurate poverty data for eKasih recipients
KUCHING: The study on Sarawak’s poverty rate data aims to ensure that the list of eKasih recipients truly consists of those who are hardcore poor and poor. Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, the chief political secretary to the Sarawak Premier, said this study is a step to formulate new strategies to improve the economy of the people […]
Sarawak needs special allocation
KUCHING: Sarawak needs more attention and special allocation, especially as the largest state in Malaysia. The Sarawak Dayak Thinkers’ Association (DTTAS) revealed that based on eKasih data up to Feb 15 this year, Sarawak recorded the highest number of hardcore poor at 62,930 families. “This means that there is an imbalance in terms of regional […]
Rental assistance eligibility threshold now RM3,500
KUCHING: About 20,000 eligible households stand to benefit from a state government allocation of RM48 million for the Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS). Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Sarawak chief Mohamad Asman Ahmad said the household income eligibility threshold for SRAS applications has increased to RM3,500 per month It is accessible to tenants who work in […]
Kedup rep queries eKasih data
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development II Martin Ben is questioning the data provided in the eKasih system. “I am not denying or making excuses, but the eKasih system that was created many years ago is an online registration platform. “Anyone who thinks their family is poor can register and the […]
Those under eKasih can apply for i-Suri scheme
By Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: Housewives and female breadwinners who are registered in the national poverty database system (eKasih) are urged to apply for the Suri Voluntary Incentive Scheme (i-Suri) programme if they have not done so. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there are 66,016 individuals […]
Every household to receive food aid
KUCHING: Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni yesterday assured that no household would miss out on the state food aid. In the first phase, the recipients are heads of households listed under the eKasih system, which is Malaysia’s national poverty database system developed by the government in 2008 to centralise data on impoverished households […]
