SIBU: Ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, the public has been advised to exercise moderation, in view of the escalating prices of goods.
Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam stressed it is important to align festivities with Islamic teachings.
“Spending should be according to necessity, priority, and one’s financial capability to ensure continued well-being,” he said at the Majlis Sejambak Kasih Hari Raya at MUC Hall here, last night (Apr 2).
Razi also encouraged families to register their members with disabilities (OKU) to access assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKMS).
“Assistance is not limited to those born with disabilities but also extends to those who become disabled due to accidents. Do not hesitate to register them so they can receive support from JKMS,” he added.
At the event, 100 recipients received a RM100 contribution and RM80 worth of hampers each, with aid being credited directly to the accounts of absentees.
The Saribas assemblyman said the state government, via JKMS, allocated RM1,662,400 to assist 16,624 recipients celebrating Raya this year.
Kuching topping the list at 4,524 recipients, followed by Samarahan (2,486), Serian (349), Sri Aman (734), Betong (2,216), Sarikei (359), Sibu (766), Mukah (2,374), Kapit (98), Bintulu (601), Miri (967), and Limbang (1,157)..
During the ceremony, Razi also gave out the Kenyalang Gold Card and the OKU Card to two deserving recipients.
Among those present were Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, Sibu Division Welfare officer Tang Kee Lee, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, and Temenggong Stanley Gramong Bandar.
