TBS channels a generous assistance to 50 recipients in Sibu

SIBU, 17 Oct: A total of 50 Sara Livelihood Aid recipients in Sibu received Kenyalang Charity Assistance from the Sarawak Bank (TBS) to help relieve their financial burden.

The handover of aid was completed by TBS's Acting General Manager Iskandar Allan, in conjunction with the Central Zone I Mahabharata Pilgrimage Program at the Sarawak Islamic Complex, here.

He in fact informed that the programme also includes a Basic Cake Making and Cake Decoration Skills Course through the Academy of Human Training (A.L.I.), which was attended by 50 participants.

"This skill is expected to be used as one of the resources
generate income and open up opportunities for participants to venture into entrepreneurship in the future", he wrote in a statement.

According to Iskandar, the two-day programme also included Edu Fair Exhibition accompanied by 30 government agencies and statutory bodies, Special Programme for Women, skills course of the Academy of Human Training (A.L.I.), STEM activities, sports design as well as submission of aid.

He who also coordinated the program with the MIS Education Services Bureau said that the highlight of the programme on 18 October was the Townhall Education Session featuring three panels from the Education Service Bureau, TBS and the Sarawak Wakaf Foundation.

"The session is aimed at sharing information on the services provided by the relevant agencies under MIS", he said.

For the record, TBS has distributed RM100.3 million to eligible Asnaf across Sarawak as of 31 August 2026 through its four main programmes, including education, welfare, development of Islamic institutions and improvement of ummah skills. - TVS