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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Sarawak govt contributes RM10,000 to Lions Nursing Home for Gawai
Fatimah presents a Kenyalang Gold Card to one of the residents of Lions Nursing Home in Kuching. KUCHING (June 1): Lions Nursing Home Kuching today received a festive contribution of RM10,000 from the Sarawak government during a visit by Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. Fatimah said the contribution was part of the ministry's ongoing outreach to senior citizens during festive seasons. 'From our delegation, on my left is the Director of the Sarawak Welfare Department, Tuan Haji Semawi. 'In our brief discussion just now, he said that we still have the funds, and we are going to donate RM10,000 – that is our Gawai gift and our ziarah (visitation) gift for today,' she told a press conference held in conjunction with the Program Ziarah Warga Emas Sempena Sambutan Hari Gawai Dayak dan Hari Raya Aidiladha 2025 at the nursing home on Saturday. Fatimah also announced that Kenyalang Gold Cards and the Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) initiative would be extended to eligible residents of the home. She said the effort aimed to improve access to health services and support systems for senior citizens in the state. 'The Kenyalang Gold Card will allow them to receive discounts and rebates from our strategic partners, especially pharmacies and private hospitals,' she said. She also highlighted that the SCHB initiative, which provides RM500 annually per eligible recipient, will continue next year. This benefit is available to those with household incomes below RM7,000, to support medical treatment at private clinics and hospitals. 'I have to thank Dr Asmah (Nazahiyah Said), Head of the Private Medical Practice Control Branch, Sarawak State Health Department, who has been helping us from the beginning to ensure this health benefit becomes a reality, especially in identifying potential panel clinics,' she said. Fatimah expressed appreciation to Lions Nursing Home and its chairperson Datin Ellis Suriyati Omar for their service and commitment. She noted that Ellis' contributions to society extend beyond the state level. 'She is very active not only locally but also globally through the Lions Club. Because of her involvement, we have nominated her for a state-level Women's Day award under the social activist category,' she said. The visit also included officers from her ministry, the Sarawak Welfare Department, the Social Development Council, and researchers currently conducting a state-wide study on aging in Sarawak. 'This is a comprehensive study covering over 3,000 respondents across urban and rural areas, including different ethnic groups and gender segments. It is being carried out by a consortium involving Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Curtin University Malaysia and University of Technology Sarawak,' she said. She said the findings from the study would be crucial in preparing Sarawak for the challenges of becoming an aging state by 2028. 'We want to understand the profile of our senior citizens – what issues they face depending on where they live, their gender, and their ethnicity – so we can provide the right support systems,' she said. Fatimah stressed that the state government is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of all age groups, from children and women to at-risk individuals and senior citizens. 'Our ministry's responsibility is to ensure that no one is left behind in the state's development. Everyone, whether young or old, rich or poor, deserves proper attention,' she said. The minister recalled a previous visit to the home during Chinese New Year, where a resident broke down in tears and expressed a longing for family visitation. 'That memory has stayed with me. Our visit today is to give cheer and confidence. You are not alone, we are with you,' she said. Fatimah commended the Lions Nursing Home for its 30 years of continuous service despite financial challenges, describing its contribution as a testament to the organisation's credibility. 'Congratulations and thank you. May God guide us in our quest to provide care and comfort to the needy and disadvantaged in our society,' she said. fatimah abdullah Kuching Lions Nursing Home
Borneo Post
06-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
SCHB aid available at Sibu parliamentary mobile counter at Sg Sadit tomorrow (May 7)
Irene Wong SIBU (May 6): The Sibu Parliamentary Service Centre is opening a mobile service counter at Gathering Luck Restaurant in Sungai Sadit, West Bank here tomorrow (May 7), from 9am to 11.30am. According to Sibu MP Oscar Ling's special assistant Irene Wong, the initiative aims to assist the public in applying for the Sarawak Senior Health Benefits (SCHB) scheme. 'The mobile counter service aims to reach out and offer beneficial services to the public,' she said in a statement. Wong added that the outdoor service counters had consistently received positive responses from the public. To expedite the application process, she advised applicants to bring a photocopy of their MyKad. 'Please note that the SCBH is only open to Malaysian senior citizens aged 60 and above. 'The MyKad must carry the letter 'K' indicating Sarawak citizenship, and the applicant's a monthly household income must be less than RM7,000,' she listed out. Wong described the SCHB as a welfare programme exclusively for senior citizens. 'The beneficiaries will each receive RM500 annually for medical assistance at private clinics for treatment of common ailments such as cold, fever, headaches, diarrhoea, vomiting sprains and minor injuries. 'Cherish this opportunity and make good use of this government-provided healthcare assistance. 'Approved applicants can also use the benefit for dental services like filings, extractions and dentures,' she added. For enquiries, call the Sibu service centre on 084-322 001 or 017-833 1085. Irene Wong mobile service counter Sibu Parliamentary Service Centre
Borneo Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Minister calls for continued public engagement to improve services
Lee (right) chats with a coffee-shop patron during the Mobile Service 2U session run by the Senadin Service Centre. MIRI (April 28): State Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin calls upon residents to continue providing feedback on services rendered by local authorities and government agencies to help improve public service delivery. He emphasises that regular engagement is vital to ensuring that the people's needs are addressed effectively, giving assurance that councillors and community leaders are committed to assisting with any issues raised while working closely with relevant departments to seek practical solutions. The Senadin assemblyman delivered this message during a 'Mobile Service 2U' session held at Pin Fook Cafe and Morsjaya Commercial Centre here yesterday. The outreach programme, a weekly initiative by the Senadin Service Centre, was personally led by Lee, who is also the Senadin assemblyman. The morning's team comprised councillors and community leaders from the Senadin branch of Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) including Councillor Dato' Victor Lau, Councillor William Sim, Councillor Hiung Chien Yi, Kapitan Chong Khee Fah, and Jeffery Phang. Throughout the session, the team engaged with residents, business owners, and stall operators, listening to concerns and collecting feedback on neighbourhood issues, many of which were earmarked for referral to the Miri City Council (MCC) for follow-up action. 'This initiative underscores a proactive and people-centric approach to governance, enabling issues to be identified and addressed more swiftly through face-to-face communication. 'Regular contact with the people not only builds trust but ensures public voices are heard directly by decision-makers,' stressed Lee. In addition to addressing local concerns, the service team also provided guidance on the Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) application process, assisting eligible senior citizens with understanding and applying for benefits. The event also featured the distribution of the Senadin Service Centre's 2025 Emergency Contact List, which was wekll-received by the community. 'The 'Mobile Service 2U' will continue to serve as a bridge between the public and authorities, fostering collaboration and community-driven solutions,' said Lee. government agencies lead Lee Kim Shin local authorities public service
