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Fatimah leads welfare effort for orphaned siblings in Mukah
Fatimah (second right) meets the four orphaned siblings, offering words of comfort and support. – Ukas photo
MUKAH (July 27): The Sarawak government, in collaboration with the local community, has swiftly stepped in to support four siblings who were left orphaned following the recent passing of their father, the late Abu Kassim Mohamad.
In a compassionate show of solidarity, Sarawak Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah, visited the grieving family at Kampung Sungai Alo on Saturday.
Fatimah, who is also the Dalat assemblywoman, led the delivery of welfare aid from the state government and various agencies.
According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Fatimah announced that the four children would receive monthly assistance of RM800 under the Children's Aid Scheme.
In addition, the children would also receive RM50 per month from the state's Special Provision Fund (TPN) for a period of one year, starting from August 2025 until July 2026.
'This assistance is aimed at ensuring the children's well-being is safeguarded and their education and daily lives can continue smoothly despite the loss of their parents,' Fatimah told reporters.
A one-off cash aid of RM400 was also credited directly into the account of their aunt, Hawi Shafiee, who is now the children's legal guardian.
Several schools, including SK Kampung Seberang, SMK Three Rivers, SMK St Patrick, and the Mukah branch of Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS), also stepped in to provide essential supplies and financial support.
This initiative reflects the compassion and solidarity of both the community and the government in supporting children through tragic circumstances.
Fatimah further urged the local community to continue playing an active role in safeguarding the future of the children.
'Though the loss is profound, continued support will provide these children with strength and renewed hope,' she said.
The late Abu Kassim, who passed away on July 23 due to health complications, left behind three daughters aged 18, 16, and 7, and a 12-year-old son.
His wife had passed away some time ago, leaving the children orphaned. community welfare fatimah abdullah orphan
