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Daily Express
08-07-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Infrastructures for elderly and disabled
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: James said the Ministry, through the Sabah Welfare Services Department (JPKA), has outlined key developments to improve daily care services in major urban centres, including Sandakan and the State Capital. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government is expanding its care infrastructure for the elderly and persons with disabilities (PWD), with several new facilities planned in Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu and Telupid. Community Development and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk James Ratib said the Ministry, through the Sabah Welfare Services Department (JPKA), has outlined key developments to improve daily care services in major urban centres, including Sandakan and the State Capital. 'In Sandakan, the projects include the construction of a new OKU Training Complex, a new building for the OKU Children's Educational Centre, and comprehensive repairs to the Sri Harapan Old Folks Home,' he said in response to a question from Elopura assemblyman Calvin Chong during the question-and-answer session at the State Legislative Assembly on Monday. He added that in Kota Kinabalu, a new Integrated PWD and Elderly Complex will be built in Inanam to provide paid daily care services for up to 50 residents, vocational training and job opportunities for PWDs, and psychosocial support for senior citizens. James added that a model 'Self-Sustaining Elderly Home' is being built in Telupid to house elderly individuals without next-of-kin, free of charge, with the intention to replicate this concept in cities such as Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu in the future. In a supplementary response to Chong, he said the Government is planning to add a new ward at the Sri Harapan home in Sandakan at a cost of RM2.5 million, which will allow an additional 20 elderly residents and improve existing care for the current 56 occupants. Replying to a supplementary question from Telupid assemblyman Datuk Jonnybone Kurum, James said the elderly home in Telupid is expected to be completed next year and will house 15 residents, with a total project cost of approximately RM5 million. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
15-05-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Childcare operators reminded to register with JPKA for safety compliance
Published on: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 15, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Jais (third, right) present the plaque to Sister Celiadiana from Stella Marris Childcare. KOTA KINABALU: Childcare operators in Sabah have been reminded that it is important to register with the Public Welfare Services Department (JPKA) to ensure safety, hygiene, and quality standards. JPKA Director Jais Asri said this during an advocacy briefing and plaque presentation ceremony involving 70 registered childcare centres here on Thursday. Advertisement He warned that unregistered childcare centres pose significant risks to child safety and urged the public to be vigilant. There are currently 231 registered centres in Sabah serving over 3,300 children, with RM151,200 in subsidies allocated to 42 of them. Jais also announced that CCTV installation is now mandatory in all centres to protect children and ensure transparency in operations. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Foundation uplifts lives in Sabah with food packages for 500 families
Kitingan (centre) with Siti Ayu (to his right) at the launch of the Uplifting Lives Festive programme in Tambunan. FOOD packages will be distributed to families in Sabah under PETRONAS Foundation's 'Uplifting Lives Festive' programme in conjunction with the Kaamatan celebration. As part of the initiative, the foundation will hand out essential food items and festive food packages to 500 families in Tambunan, Kepayan, Tongod and Manggatal who were selected by Sabah Welfare Department (JPKA). The programme was launched in conjunction with the month-long state-level Kaamatan celebration in Tambunan. To kick off the initiative, state-level Kaamatan main committee chairman and Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan presented the contribution to five Tambunan recipients. The remaining packages for Tambunan will be distributed by JPKA, with additional deliveries scheduled throughout the month in the other areas. PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan regional office general manager Siti Ayu Abdul Wahab said 'Uplifting Lives Festive' was part of an ongoing effort to support communities in need during key festive seasons in Malaysia. 'This contribution is about easing the load for families who may be struggling, especially during Kaamatan. 'Through Yayasan Petronas, we hope to bring some comfort and joy during this festive period,' she said. The Kaamatan celebration was launched by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. — By STEPHANIE LEE
