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KUCHING: Seven homeless individuals have successfully secured employment after receiving assistance from the Kuching Homeless Transit Centre (TTG) between January and October this year.
Sarawak Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah said the achievement reflected the centre’s efforts to help clients rebuild their lives and achieve independence.
She said three other clients had reunited with their families, two secured accommodation, while 25 chose to leave the centre voluntarily during the same period.
“Among the achievements recorded were seven clients who successfully obtained employment, while three returned to their families,” she said.
She was speaking at a press conference after receiving a courtesy visit from Hidayah Centre Foundation (HCF) Sarawak here yesterday (Nov11).
Fatimah said the Kuching TTG had received 66 homeless individuals during its first six months of operation after opening in July 2025.
She said discussions were held with HCF, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) appointed to manage the centre, to explore ways of improving its services.
She explained that the centre provides temporary shelter, food and clean clothing, while offering support to clients, particularly younger individuals, to help them rebuild their lives independently.
The centre also contacts family members to facilitate reunification for clients wishing to return home.
Additionally, it works with local authorities (PBT) to help eligible clients obtain rental subsidies when they need permanent accommodation.
Meanwhile, Fatimah said the Sibu TTG recorded several positive outcomes among clients who left the centre between January and October this year.
Three clients secured employment, four reunited with their families, five obtained accommodation, three returned to their places of origin, while 11 left voluntarily.
“TTG is not a prison; it is a place where homeless individuals can come and leave voluntarily,” she said.
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