US federal judge blocks Trump admin’s freeze on federal financial assistance
WASHINGTON: A US federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Donald Trump administration’s planned freeze on federal grants, loans and other financial assistance, reported Xinhua. Judge Loren AliKhan of the US District Court for the District of Columbia paused the plan for a week and scheduled a hearing for further arguments next Monday. The White […]
Sarawak raises monthly aid for underprivileged by RM50
SIBU: The monthly financial assistance for the underprivileged in Sarawak has been raised by RM50, bringing the total to RM100 this year, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development stated that the revised rate takes effect from Jan 1, 2025. “For your information, the assistance rate for Senior […]
STU calls for special financial assistance for Sarawakian civil servants and retirees
KUCHING: The Special Financial Assistance (BKK) amounting to two months’ basic salary should be extended to all civil servants holding Sarawak-issued identification cards and retired civil servants, says Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Kullin Djayang. He explained that Sarawakian civil servants across the country also play a significant role in the formation of the government, […]
Nanta pledges aid for flood-affected SK Nanga Bena
KAPIT: Teachers and students at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nanga Bena, Sungai Sut, can now breathe a sigh of relief as Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has pledged to provide financial assistance to the flood-affected school. In a statement today (Aug 25), Nanta said that the amount of aid would depend on the extent […]
Yayasan Sarawak boosts book publishing
KUCHING: There’s a push for Yayasan Sarawak to step up the financial aid it offers local book publishers. Mersal Abang Rosli, the Director of Yayasan Sarawak, highlighted the importance of this move after discussions with the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Currently, the financial assistance stands at around RM20,000 […]
MP offers support to family of murder victim
MIRI: MP Chiew Choon Man has reached out to the family of murder victim Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah with financial assistance. Today (July 17), he presented a cash donation her mother Salmah Abdullah to ease the burden on the family, who travelled from Miri to Kuala Lumpur. Chiew reassured the family of his continued support. […]
Ministry provides financial assistance to PAWE
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is encouraging the establishment of Senior Citizens Activity Centres (PAWE) in Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said in Sarawak there are only 13 activity centres for the elderly and that the number is inadequate to accommodate the elderly here. “So, we encourage the […]
Residents gather for Premier’s iftar visit
GEDONG: Despite the intense heat, Gedong residents, from all ages and backgrounds, eagerly anticipated the arrival of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier was scheduled to join the community here for the breaking-of-fast at Al Kawthar Gedong Mosque today (April 6). Upon his arrival at around 6 pm, Abang Johari […]
Fire victims receive financial assistance
KUCHING: In response to the fire on March 8, which destroyed five shoplots and a vehicle at Jalan Ewe Hai, near Carpenter Street, the Bandar Kuching Service Centre has allocated RM 59,800 for the 15 fire victims. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said that the beneficiaries include building owners, business and residential tenants, as […]
Mambong service centre championing empathy
SIBURAN: Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil graciously handed over a financial assistance today to the owner of a fabric shophouse at Mile 17 Jalan Kuching-Serian which was ravaged by fire yesterday. Jerip made a visit to the fire victim shophouse, Chong Vui Miau to assess the extent of the damage and offer support in […]
