SKS Mukah has a new value added

MUKAH, September 28: Sarawakku Sayang (SKS) 2026 Program The Open Section from October 2 to 4 will feature some new additions for its visitors.

It includes participation of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Sarawak's Department of Islamic Religion (JAIS) as well as free services such as unclaimed cash checks and marriage card applications.

Sarawak's Minister of Women, Children and Community Development, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said the eighth edition of the SKS also recorded the highest participation to date with 50 agencies offering about 170 services to the community.

"BNM amongst others provides unclaimed money checking services using identification cards, as well as advisory services related to loan management and restructuring.

"JAIS also offers free marriage card applications, while various other services are provided through seven main clusters involving administration, digital and innovation, entrepreneurship, education, health as well as social and welfare", he said.

He said this after presiding over the coordination and preparation meeting of SKS 2026 Open Section here, today.

According to him, SKS Mukah also provided employment opportunities through JobSarawak open interview with participation of seven companies, besides one-stop counter for inquiries and complaints, digital services, financing, grants and entrepreneurship training.

"In the health sector, people can get free screening and health consultations, free influenza vaccination for golden citizens as well as free HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer", he said.

Fatimah said that various social activities were also provided throughout the three days of the programme, including sporting events, cultural performances and Folk Concerts, as well as 85 prizes through e-Contest with top prize of a Proton Saga worth RM41,000.

"This programme provides an opportunity for the people to get services and information directly from government agencies without having to go to their respective offices, in addition to understanding Sarawak's development agenda especially under PCDS 2030", he said.

He said that the improvement of the weather conditions at present is expected to allow all SKS activities to be carried out as planned, but alternative measures will be considered in case the air condition returns unhealthy, especially for outdoor activities like Fun Walk to keep visitors safe and healthy.