PUTRAJAYA: The number of welfare assistance recipients under the Social Welfare Department (SWD) this year is expected to reach 550,000 people compared to 517,414 last year through the adoption of the Food Poverty Line Income (PGK) limit 2019 as application eligibility.
A total of RM6.25 million has been allocated to implement the “MyKasih Kapital” programme next year to empower women entrepreneurs affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
THE State Government launched the Sabah Welfare Foundation (YKS) during the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) First Anniversary celebration, Wednesday, with RM12.1million for starters from various government and private organisations to assist in implementing its welfare agenda in the state.
The contributors included Sawit Kinabalu which gave RM5 million; Yayasan Sabah Group through Sabah Softwood and Benta Wawasan (RM2m); WTC Holdings Berhad (RM1m); Qhazanah Sabah Berhad (RM1m); Sabah Credit Corporation (RM1m); Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (RM1m); Asian Supply Base Sdn Bhd (RM500,000); Ipmuda Berhad (RM250,000); Lau Gek Poh Foundation (RM200,000); Persatuan Syarikat Pengurusan Kelab Sabah @ Jesselton Waterfront (RM100,000); and Cement Industries Sabah Sdn Bhd (RM100,000)
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PUTRAJAYA: The government is looking into relaxing restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated, including allowing people to travel or dine at restaurants, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
The Prime Minister said this is part of the national recovery plan as the country gradually adjusts towards returning to normal life.
“I’ve asked for relaxation to be considered for those who have received two vaccine doses. This could be for their travel or dining in at restaurants. This will show that while we battle with Covid-19, we can gradually return to normal life, he said.
“The national recovery plan will take until the end of the year, so let’s be patient. Be confident that we can win this war,” added Muhyiddin at a press conference after witnessing preparations for the national Prihatin food basket programme at the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry here on Thursday (July 15).