More than 26,000 people in Sarawak had received welfare assistance by June, with total spending exceeding RM104.7 million. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the aid covered two main JKM schemes: The figures were announced in Kuching on Sunday and reflect assistance recorded up to June 2026. They are not a new one-off cash payment announcement. The ministry also said its SPeKTRUM caregiver-support programme had involved 150 participants from Sarawak. The national target is 2,000 trained caregivers by November, subject to the programme rollout. Families caring for elderly people, persons with disabilities or chronic patients should check eligibility and application details directly with the official Social Welfare Department channels. Avoid paying agents who promise to speed up welfare applications. The recipient count and spending figure do not announce a new automatic payment. Families should check eligibility and application status directly with the Welfare Department and avoid anyone asking for a processing fee.

[image: 1783915498213-sarawak-health-clinics.jpg] Sarawak wants more private clinics to join its health screening programmes so access is easier for workers and senior citizens. Deputy Premier and Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Sarawak Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said only 166 out of about 400 private medical facilities in the State are currently registered under the Sarawak Foreigners Health Information System (Safhis). His speech was read by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng at the Society of Private Medical Practitioners Sarawak 52nd Anniversary Dinner in Kuching. Why it matters Dr Sim said more GP clinics should take part so foreign worker health screening can be done more easily, while also helping Sarawak manage illegal foreign worker issues. He also called for more private clinics to join the Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) programme, because fewer than half of Sarawak private clinics are currently participating. He said healthcare providers should also move faster on electronic medical records, telemedicine, secure data sharing and AI tools to improve service delivery. Location: Kuching / Sarawak Hot Score: 25/30 Source: DayakDaily What do you think?