Charity & Nonprofits news in Kuching
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SNCC Samarahan first phase set for May 2028 completion, RM30m approved
The first phase of the Special Needs Community Centre (SNCC) in Samarahan, Sarawak is expected to be completed by May 2028, with RM30 million approved under the 13th Malaysia Plan. State minister Fatimah Abdullah said the centre will provide lifelong support including early intervention, vocational training and residential care. She also announced 745 children received early intervention services statewide as of Dec 31, 2025, and Sarawak aims to establish nine more One Stop Early Intervention Centres by 2030.
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Pay & Go eDonation platform launched in Kuching with Red Crescent Sarawak
A new Pay & Go eDonation Platform was launched in Kuching on Sept 9, allowing the public to give to humanitarian and charitable causes digitally. The launch was held alongside the signing of an eDonation Collaboration Agreement between the Malaysian Red Crescent Society Sarawak Chapter and Pay & Go Sdn Bhd, witnessed by state minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who said listed NGOs must be credible, licensed and transparent.
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SCCS Childhood Cancer Walk moved to Nov 7 after haze postponement
The Sarawak Children's Cancer Society has rescheduled its Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk to Nov 7 after it was postponed because of the haze. Registration stays at RM50 per participant, with proceeds going to children with cancer and their families. The society also lit the Darul Hana Bridge in gold on Sept 12 under its Light It Up Gold 2026 campaign.
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Keringkam Kenyalang unites Sarawak women of all ethnicities
The Keringkam Kenyalang programme at Dewan Wisma Wanita Kuching serves as a platform to empower Sarawak women economically across ethnic groups. It will continue to Miri, Bintulu and Lawas, focusing on skills sharing and economic networking.
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SABATI Cup 2026 opens Sarawak International Open, donates to Kuching autism group
The SABATI Cup 2026 bowling tournament, which opened the Sarawak International Open, was held at Batu Kawa Megalanes in Kuching. The event included a donation to the Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) from sponsors Ampas and Megalanes. The Sarawak Amateur Tenpin Bowling Association president welcomed local and international players despite some cancellations due to haze.