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Borneo Post
16-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
SUPP Kuching assists over 300 students at night counter for special aid applications
SUPP Kuching Branch helping tertiary students apply for the RM1,200 special living aid at Life Café Padungan. KUCHING (May 17): The Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Kuching branch reaffirmed its commitment to the community by successfully hosting a night counter service at Life Café in Padungan here on Thursday, drawing strong participation from tertiary students and local residents. The event, part of an ongoing initiative to assist applicants for the state's Special Financial Assistance (BKK), was organised in response to positive demand following the previous week's session. According to Youth chief Nicholas Wung, the branch helped more than 300 tertiary students apply for the RM1,200 special living aid over two consecutive weeks. The branch, he added, also offered both on-site application processing and remote support through social media. 'In addition to in-person service, we received numerous inquiries and provided guidance through online channels,' said Wung in a statement. Besides the students' living aid applications, the counter also offered a range of services including Kenyalang Gold Card registration, social welfare subsidies, OKU registration, legal consultations, and document certification. Wung shared that Miri mayor Adam Yii, who happened to walk past the area at that time, visited the site to observe the operation and expressed praise for the team's down-to-earth service delivery and responsiveness. 'The volunteers, comprising members from the Branch Committee, Youth Wing, Women's Wing, and community leaders have provided their assistance, ensuring the programme's smooth process. 'Assistance extended beyond form filling, including help with parental income verification, Sarawak ID registration, and income documentation for families without formal proof,' he stated. Wung encouraged eligible tertiary students and local residents to seize the opportunity and reaffirmed the branch's commitment to continuing services as needed. For inquiries, contact SUPP Kuching branch Youth on 010-966 9909 or via their Facebook page. aid applications BKK lead night counter students SUPP Kuching
Borneo Post
07-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
SUPP Kuching service counter to help tertiary students apply for RM1,200 pocket money
Wung in a statement says this initiative is to better serve local communities and bring public services closer to the people. KUCHING (May 8): The Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Kuching branch will be opening a service counter today (May 8) at Life Café, Padungan here from 6pm to 9pm to assist students apply for the RM1,200 allowance. Its Youth chief Nicholas Wung in a statement said this initiative is to better serve local communities and bring public services closer to the people. 'At the same time, other community services and legal consultations will also be available, making this a comprehensive and convenient one-stop solution for local residents,' he said. Wung said that application for the allowance officially opened on May 1, and will close on June 1. 'To ease the application process, SUPP Kuching will set up a dedicated counter, where staff will assist applicants step-by-step. Applicants only need to prepare soft copies of their IC (identity card), parents' ICs, university offer letter and Sarawak ID. 'For those whose parents are government servants or salaried employees, only the latest payslip is required as proof of income. 'However, for parents who are self-employed, business owners or unemployed, an income verification letter will be prepared on-site and Kapitan will be there for verification. 'SUPP volunteers will assist applicants in preparing these documents immediately at the event,' he said. He noted the other additional services include registration for the Kenyalang Gold Card, document verification, social welfare application support, persons with disabilities registration and free legal consultation. Wung said as a practising lawyer, he would be on-hand to offer legal advice. He added the evening service counter session was also to alleviate the inability to complete applications due to office hours or school hours, thus he urged eligible students and residents to take advantage of this initiative. 'The government's intention behind the allowance is to reduce the financial burden on students – we want to ensure every eligible applicant receives the support they deserve. 'SUPP Kuching welcomes all interested residents and students to attend and make full use of this service.' education aid Kuching lead students SUPP
