Sebastian Ting calls to Sarawak government to continue helping the poor

suppadmin | April 28, 2020

Datuk Sebastian Ting, Piasau State Assemblyman urged government to continue with their aid funds for the poor especially the daily paid workers and those out of jobs during the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Ting who was distributing masks to members of the public yesterday in Miri said Sarawak government has been kind to allocate RM200,000 to each constitutency to help the less fortunate and those out of jobs during the

He said the first phase of aids had been distributed through District office and State Disaster Management Committee.

“As we move on the ground, we are appalled to see many people who are jobless and in dire need of assistance. Today is the 42nd day of the MCO and I hope that things will improve soon although going back to normal will take times. But, we all have to keep ourselves safe by observing the hygiene required in this challenging time,” he said.

He thanked the sponsors who have come forward to give donation in many forms to help the forntliners and the poor. He said it is heartening to see many kind and warm Miriams rendering out assistance.