Good Samaritan enables roof of Siti’s house to be repaired

Good Samaritan enables roof of Siti’s house to be repaired

Good Samaritan enables roof of Siti’s house to be repaired

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 08:11 AM PST

KUCHING: Siti Melaka of Kampung Kudei Baru is happy that her house has been repaired after a kind man sponsored materials and cost of workmanship.

Siti, 71, has been living in a dilapidated wooden house with her 42-year-old son, Michael who is paralysed from the waist down.

Siti said: "This is the best Christmas gift. Now my son and I will not be worried when it rains. I can sleep peacefully at night in our new home."

They used to rely on the income of Michael but a road accident two years ago left him semi-paralysed. He uses his two hands to drag himself around the house.

Mother and son received a government aid of RM300 per month but that is not enough for both of them. Siti and Michael do not have water or electricity supply as they cannot afford the bills. Hence they resort to buying water from one of their neighbours.

The team from Hope Place noted that the roof of her house was leaking badly. Many parts of the house were in dire need of repair. They referred to as 'bathroom' a tiny corner of the house where a hole through the wooden flooring allows water to flow out.

Relating her ordeal to the volunteers from Hope Place including Kelvin Wan, Siti said she hoped someone would mend the roof so she would not have to endure sleepless nights whenever it rained.

"After half a year of looking around for sponsorship, finally someone came forward to help the family and sponsored materials and workmanship," Wan said when met at The Borneo Post office here yesterday.

"Hope Place targets three main groups – the disabled, individuals suffering from illnesses, and poor families with monthly income below RM250 per head lacking basic necessities such as water and electricity," he added.

"Anyone or companies who wish to donate daily necessities to these families can contact Hope Place at 013-5672775 from 8.30am to 12.30pm, Mondays to Fridays for more information," he said.

Hope Place welcomes donations of daily necessities (cooking oil, canned food, biscuits and instant noodles).

It thanked generous members of the public who responded to their call to sponsor the materials needed.

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DAP distributes oil palm seedlings to rural farmers

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 08:10 AM PST

KUCHING: DAP expanded its Impian Sarawak initiative by launching an oil palm seedling supply project to farmers in Sebujok, Ulu Undup, Sri Aman.

This represented the fourth Impian Sarawak project in the state after earlier ones in Bengoh, Serikin and Sematan.

The launching of the project in Sebujok last Saturday was officiated by DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen. He was joined by vice chairman Leon Jimat Donald, a potential candidate for the Simanggang seat for the coming state election.

During the launching, 51 families from eight longhouses from Ulu Undup Sri Aman were given 100 oil palm seedlings per family to start their venture into oil palm cultivation.

Leon, when explaining the project yesterday, said it is a micro-credit program where the participants are given 100 free trees initially to
plant.

The participants only need to start repaying the micro-credit loan only two years after the trees had started bearing fruit.

"This program is part of DAP's Impian Sarawak's 'Economic Empowerment Project' through which we aim to increase the household income of rural folk by giving them good cash crops to plant in their NCR (native customary rights) land," explained Leon, who is also DAP Sri Aman branch chief.

Meanwhile, Kedit Abang from Paku, Ulu Undop said the farmers were happy that they were given the opportunity by DAP Impian Sarawak Program to participate in their economic empowerment program.

"Oil palm seedlings are very expensive, and before this we could only dream of planting it. And now we are extremely happy that we are given the opportunity to plant the seeds through this programme," he said.

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18 win gifts from ‘Santa’

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 08:09 AM PST

by Jonathan Chia, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on December 20, 2013, Friday

KUCHING: It was truly a gift from Santa for 18 winners of the 'A Gift from Santa Answer and Win Contest' yesterday when they received complimentary passes to dine at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) for the Yuletide season.

The Borneo Post and See Hua Daily News organised the 'A Gift from Santa Answer and Win Contest' with sponsorship from BCCK.

Winners of complimentary pre-Christmas buffet dinner passes for two were Wong Lee Ching, Grace Chai Wei Ling, Mabry Anyip, Chai Hon Min, Catherina Guan and Faerah Mohamad.

Regina Boniface Nugi, Basil Ong Sing Siing, Wong Lih Jiin, Lee Sok Khuang, Sia Kee Way and Song Pak Ting each received complimentary Christmas brunch passes for two.

The winners of complimentary passes for two for the Christmas holiday buffet dinner were Maryling Jaco, Dave Alexander Yi, Sandra Chee Yi Hui, Choo Chun Say, Bong Sim Moi and Jong Si Kiong.

Winning the contest will certainly be a treasured memory particularly for Lih Jiin, whose birthday is on Christmas day.

"I'm very happy and I treat this win as a special gift for my birthday," she said after the prize presentation ceremony, adding it would be her first time dining at BCCK.

A loyal The Borneo Post reader, Lee Jiin said she often participated in the contests organised by the newspaper.

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Red Bull instant dip at Everrise BDC

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 08:09 AM PST

Posted on December 20, 2013, Friday

KUCHING: Everrise BDC is holding a 'Red Bull Instant Dip Activity from 11am to 9pm today to Sunday (Dec 22) to reward valued customers.

With every purchase of two cans of Red Bull products, customers are entitled to participate in the Instant Dip Activity, and stand a chance to win attractive prizes such as key chain, shoes bag, road tax sticker, glass mug, foldable water bottle and others.

For more information, check out Everrise BDC.

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Free naturopathy talk this weekend

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 08:09 AM PST

Posted on December 20, 2013, Friday

KUCHING: There will be a free public health talk by certified naturopathic medical practitioner Master Olivia this weekend.

On Saturday it will held in English from 2pm to 4pm and in Mandarin from 7pm to 9pm; and on Sunday in Mandarin from 2pm to 4pm.

There is also health analysis examination on both days, but appointment has to be booked.

It will be held at P3-G-3(B) Chonglin Park, Jalan Tabuan here. All are welcome.

For further information, the public are advised to contact 082-255855 or 019-8866414.

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Fitness Concept slashes prices nationwide

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 08:09 AM PST

KUCHING: Fitness Concept has slashed its prices nationwide in connection with the 1Malaysia Year End Sale and festive season.

During the promotion until Jan 5, shoppers can choose from a wide range of fitness products for both cardiovascular and strength training workouts.

A statement said those who want to reduce weight and body fat can choose to walk or run on the treadmill, bike or work out on the cross trainer for about half an hour each day.

This is for both physical health and to help reduce stress levels.

The latest treadmill model Reebok ZR7 comes with ZigTech cushioning, which provides more comfort and less injury while running and 24 preset workout apps that cover goals like intensity, calorie burn and speed to help increase endurance and improve speed while training.

For young adults or teenagers, there is the colourful Power Press Push Up Training System, which is for strength training and muscle-developing.

The complete push up board training system strengthens and sculpts the chest, shoulders, back, triceps, biceps and core with over 24 combination workouts to follow.

The Reebok Outdoor Folding Bicycle is light, easy to use and portable for the whole family.

Fitness Concept is offering up to 10 per cent off on NordicTrack and Adidas selected accessories and 30 per cent off on selected Polar Heart Rate Monitors.

There are also many gifts with purchase.

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