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The Star
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
HK star Lana Wong, 94, lives on RM2K monthly allowance as savings dip below RM5K
Hong Kong actress Lana Wong now lives in a small 160sq ft (14.8sq m) temporary housing unit. Photo: China Press Veteran Hong Kong actress Lana Wong once lived a life of luxury during her past relationship with the late lawyer Woo Pak-chuen when she was 18. Although they never married, she had six children with him and was said to be lavishly cared for, receiving a monthly allowance of HK$300,000 (RM162,467). The pair later broke up after a tumultous journey filled with trials and tribulations. Wong, 94, then went on to marry former racer Albert Poon in 1983. In a recent interview with Hong Kong's East Week magazine, Wong revealed that she's struggling financially, with her savings dwindling to less than HK$10,000 (RM5,415). 'Some unscrupulous people took advantage and tricked me into giving up the deed to my Sai Kung home. 'I lost all my belongings and ended up homeless... Luckily, a friend took me in, but I've just been living under someone else's roof for years,' she said. The actress added that she has since applied for legal aid and now survives solely on a monthly old age allowance of HK$4,195 (RM2,271). According to reports, Wong had previously announced plans to relocate to the United States with her husband in 2022. However, she decided to return to Hong Kong two years later and currently lives in a small 160sq ft (14.8sq m) temporary housing unit. 'At least I have a roof over my head and no longer need to live in someone else's home. That's comforting enough for someone my age… All I need is a bed and Wi-Fi for calls,' she said.
Daily Express
17-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
RM162 million for social programmes: Chief Minister
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Hajiji (sixth from left) flagging off the KPWKM Kembara Kasih Programme. Tuaran: The State Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing and its agencies have been allocated more than RM162 million this year to implement various social programmes that benefit the people. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said RM76.29 million of the allocation is for the benefit of persons with disabilities (PwD), senior citizens, single mothers, children and orphans through the implementation of various specifically targeted assistance schemes. Advertisement 'RM956,000 is allocated for programmes on people's wellbeing, covering aspects of family, consumerism, women's development and healthy lifestyles,' he said at the opening of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development's (KPWKM) Kembara Kasih Programme and the opening of the Sabah Mobile Local Social Support Centre (PSSS), here, Friday. Also present was Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Hajiji said RM550,000 was channelled to the Sabah Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam) for programmes to curb drug abuse, especially among school students. He said KPWKM had also channelled various forms of assistance and services to the people of Sabah, including the Sabah Flood Disaster Assistance 2025. Advertisement The allocation included by the National Welfare Foundation of RM300,000 and RM2.1 million allocated for the needs of 384 relief centres in the State. According to the Chief Minister, under the Federal Financial Assistance Programme, RM330 million had been allocated, of which RM315 million is for distribution to 45,572 aid recipients under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Regarding the launch of the PSSS, Hajiji described the initiative as a timely and necessary response to the nation's growing mental health crisis. This comes in light of reports from the Health Ministry, revealing that more than five million Malaysians are currently struggling with depression, anxiety and stress, alongside a concerning rise in suicide cases. 'It is hoped that this mobile PSSS will be able to reach rural communities and provide much-needed psychosocial support, including for those affected by divorce, abuse, unemployment and financial burdens," he said. The KPWKM 2025 Kembara Kasih programme involves two main zones in Sabah, namely Tuaran, Papar and Penampang (Zone 1), as well as Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau (Zone 2), bringing together various government agencies to deliver comprehensive welfare services to the people. It brings together various government agencies to deliver comprehensive welfare services directly to the people. Hajiji also expressed hope that such programmes will continue and be expanded to other areas in the future as part of efforts to further enhance the people's wellbeing. Among the services provided are cervical cancer screenings (HPV DNA tests), JKM assistance checks, psychosocial support, women's legal aid services, Mobile Family Centre services, information on the National Women's Policy by the Women's Development Department (JPW), the Talian Kasih 15999 helpline, the Karnival Kasih Madani, Rahmah sales and women entrepreneurs' sales. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
17-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
RM162m for social programmes: Chief Minister
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Hajiji (sixth from left) flagging off the KPWKM Kembara Kasih Programme. Tuaran: The State Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing and its agencies have been allocated more than RM162 million this year to implement various social programmes that benefit the people. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said RM76.29 million of the allocation is for the benefit of persons with disabilities (PwD), senior citizens, single mothers, children and orphans through the implementation of various specifically targeted assistance schemes. Advertisement 'RM956,000 is allocated for programmes on people's wellbeing, covering aspects of family, consumerism, women's development and healthy lifestyles,' he said at the opening of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development's (KPWKM) Kembara Kasih Programme and the opening of the Sabah Mobile Local Social Support Centre (PSSS), here, Friday. Also present was Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Hajiji said RM550,000 was channelled to the Sabah Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam) for programmes to curb drug abuse, especially among school students. He said KPWKM had also channelled various forms of assistance and services to the people of Sabah, including the Sabah Flood Disaster Assistance 2025. Advertisement The allocation included by the National Welfare Foundation of RM300,000 and RM2.1 million allocated for the needs of 384 relief centres in the State. According to the Chief Minister, under the Federal Financial Assistance Programme, RM330 million had been allocated, of which RM315 million is for distribution to 45,572 aid recipients under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Regarding the launch of the PSSS, Hajiji described the initiative as a timely and necessary response to the nation's growing mental health crisis. This comes in light of reports from the Health Ministry, revealing that more than five million Malaysians are currently struggling with depression, anxiety and stress, alongside a concerning rise in suicide cases. 'It is hoped that this mobile PSSS will be able to reach rural communities and provide much-needed psychosocial support, including for those affected by divorce, abuse, unemployment and financial burdens," he said. The KPWKM 2025 Kembara Kasih programme involves two main zones in Sabah, namely Tuaran, Papar and Penampang (Zone 1), as well as Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau (Zone 2), bringing together various government agencies to deliver comprehensive welfare services to the people. It brings together various government agencies to deliver comprehensive welfare services directly to the people. Hajiji also expressed hope that such programmes will continue and be expanded to other areas in the future as part of efforts to further enhance the people's wellbeing. Among the services provided are cervical cancer screenings (HPV DNA tests), JKM assistance checks, psychosocial support, women's legal aid services, Mobile Family Centre services, information on the National Women's Policy by the Women's Development Department (JPW), the Talian Kasih 15999 helpline, the Karnival Kasih Madani, Rahmah sales and women entrepreneurs' sales. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Sabah Community Development and People's Wellbeing Ministry allocated RM162.42m this year
TUARAN: The Sabah Ministry of Community Development and People's Wellbeing and its agencies have been allocated over RM162 million this year to implement various social programmes that benefit the people. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said RM76.29 million of the allocation is for the benefit of persons with disabilities (PwD), senior citizens, single mothers, children and orphans through the implementation of various specifically targeted assistance schemes. 'Meanwhile, RM956,000 is allocated for programmes on people's wellbeing, covering aspects of family, consumerism, women's development and healthy lifestyles,' he said at the opening of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development's (KPWKM) Kembara Kasih Programme and the opening of the Sabah Mobile Local Social Support Centre (PSSS) here today. Also present was Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Hajiji said RM550,000 was channelled to the Sabah Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) for programmes to curb drug abuse, especially among school students. He said KPWKM had also channelled various forms of assistance and services to the people of Sabah, including the Sabah Flood Disaster Assistance 2025. The allocation included by the National Welfare Foundation of RM300,000 and RM2.1 million allocated for the needs of 384 relief centres in the state. According to the Chief Minister, under the Federal Financial Assistance Programme, RM330 million had been allocated, of which RM315 million is for distribution to 45,572 aid recipients under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Regarding the launch of the mobile One-Stop Social Support Centre (PSSS) Hajiji described the initiative as a timely and necessary response to the nation's growing mental health crisis. This comes in light of reports from the Health Ministry, revealing that more than five million Malaysians are currently struggling with depression, anxiety and stress, alongside a concerning rise in suicide cases. 'It is hoped that this mobile PSSS will be able to reach rural communities and provide much-needed psychosocial support, including for those affected by divorce, abuse, unemployment and financial burdens,' he said. The KPWKM 2025 Kembara Kasih programme involves two main zones in Sabah, namely Tuaran, Papar and Penampang (Zone 1) as well as Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau (Zone 2), bringing together various government agencies to deliver comprehensive welfare services to the people.
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Kerjaya Prospek's Johor win boosts order book to RM4.6bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's maiden project win in Johor has pushed its outstanding order book to RM4.6 billion, providing earnings visibility for the next three years. Kenanga Research is positive on this sixth contract job win for financial year 2025 (FY25), which is Kerjaya Prospek's first non-related party win for the year. "It has guided a 10 per cent profit after tax margin for this project. This win brings year-to-date contract wins to RM870.3 million, against our FY25 job replenishment assumption of RM1.8 billion. "This formed 48 per cent of our target and 54 per cent of management's target. Its current total outstanding order book stands at RM4.6 billion, which will keep them busy for the next three years," it said in a note. Kerjaya Prospek's subsidiary Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd has secured a RM162 million building contract in Johor Baru from Majestic Gen Sdn Bhd. The contract involves main building works for Gen Rise, a 47-storey transit-oriented serviced apartment development located near customs, immigration and quarantine and the Bukit Chagar rapid transit system. Additionally, Kerjaya Prospek has set a job replenishment target of RM1.6 billion for FY25, backed by a RM2 billion tender book for building jobs. In addition, together with its joint venture partner Samsung, the company is tendering for three data centre jobs worth RM3 billion with targeted outcomes by the third quarter of 2025. "Its related party company E&O plans to launch projects with building jobs worth RM2 billion in 2025. For its property development segment, its 55 per cent-owned Rivanis will sustain its construction and property earnings in the next seven years," it added. Kenanga Research maintained its 'Outperform' call on the stock with an unchanged target price of RM2.10.
