Advertisement
Latest News
Sabah Jans, Kingfisher Condominium management reach agreement on water supply
Sabah SWCS, Sabah Society sign MoU on wetland conservation
National Federal-Sarawak ties driving growth and prosperity, says Anwar
National Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes northern Sumatra
Sarawak Young Sarawak vocalist claims double win in New York
Sarawak AirBorneo opens ticket sales for first international Kuching–Singapore route
Business Too early for audit on Sepanggar Bay Container Port’s management
Business Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing visits new State Secretary
Sports Phillipine midfielder Kekkonen joins Sabah FC ahead new season
Sports Havoc 2026 Fest draws thousands
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Headlines:
Advertisement
.png)
Sabah offers RM450 monthly aid to home caregivers of elderly
Published on: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Published on: Thu, Apr 17, 2025
By: Ricardo Unto
Text Size:
Text:
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Welfare Department provides a monthly allowance of RM450 to individuals, including family members, who care for elderly persons at home, confirmed Minister Datuk James Ratib at the State Assembly.
Assistant Minister Datuk Flovia Ng added that 78 senior citizens in Sekong received aid this year.
Addressing concerns over overcrowding at the Rumah Warga Emas Sibuga and a caretaker shortage, she said the Ministry will explore adding beds and improving staffing, welcoming cooperation from elected representatives.
* Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access.
* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel.
Daily Express MalaysiaAdvertisement
Share this story
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Follow Us
Daily Express News 
© Copyright 2026 Sabah Publishing House Sdn. Bhd. (Co. No. 35782-P)
close
Try 1 month for RM 18.00
open