Over RM1.5 Million In Aid Distributed To Limbang, Lawas in January

LIMBANG, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Limbang Division Social Welfare office has distributed more than RM1.5 million in aid this January, benefiting 3,129 recipients across the Limbang and Lawas districts.

Sarawak Deputy Minister of Women, Children, and Community Wellbeing, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam, said the assistance comprised RM1,404,900 in federal aid and RM146,250 in state aid.

Speaking at the donation presentation ceremony held in conjunction with the 2025 Chinese New Year (CNY) Sejambak Kasih programme today, he highlighted that the total assistance disbursed in these two districts amounted to RM16,688,350 last year.

“Donations like these are a noble effort that significantly impacts those in need. I firmly believe in the concept that the more you give, the more you receive,” he said.

At the event, 212 aid recipients in Limbang received donations under the Sejambak Kasih programme, an annual initiative by the Sarawak Social Welfare Department.

A total of RM29,280 was allocated for this programme in the Limbang Division, including RM21,200 in cash and RM8,080 in CNY hampers.

-- BERNAMA