Sarawakians in need received RM255mil in financial aid last year, says minister


SIBU: The Federal and Sarawak governments distributed a total of RM255mil in financial aid last year to senior citizens, the poor and persons with disabilities (OKU) in the state.

Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said aid to senior citizens topped the list with RM120mil paid out to 20,922 individuals.

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