By Dayangku Hidayatul
KUCHING, Nov 14: A total of 1,411 preschoolers and primary school pupils from four schools in Satok are benefiting from free insurance coverage against accidents and other unforeseen circumstances.
Sarawak Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications (Sarawak Energy and PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the comprehensive coverage was designed to provide greater protection for children while giving parents peace of mind over their safety.
“This insurance is important because parents naturally worry about their children’s safety when sending them to school.
“They may wonder what could happen if their children are involved in an accident or suffer a fall.
“This comprehensive insurance coverage protects students not only while they are in school but also outside school, at home and even when they are on holiday. It provides coverage in various situations,” he said.
He was speaking at the presentation of financial assistance and free student insurance at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua No. 4 here today.
Highlighting the importance of the coverage, Ibrahim cited a case last year involving a student who died in a road accident, whose family received RM25,500 under the insurance policy.
He added that the policy also provided RM21,500 to support a student’s education in the event of the death or disability of a parent or guardian.
The insurance programme covers students from SK Chung Hua No. 4, SK Merpati Jepang, SK Rakyat and SK Combined.
Meanwhile, 104 recipients received financial assistance, comprising 24 residents in need and 80 underprivileged students (asnaf).
Ibrahim said the initiatives reflected the commitment of the Green Road Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) to ensuring that the welfare of the Satok community was not overlooked amid the constituency’s rapid physical and economic development.
“We do not want Satok to develop while its people continue to struggle. That is something we do not want to hear,” he said.
He added that the initiatives were part of continuous efforts to ensure that the benefits of Sarawak’s progress reached every segment of the community, regardless of race, religion or background. — DayakDaily
