By DayakDaily Team
BINTULU, May 21: Sarawak Basic Necessities Contribution Initiative (SKAS), the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), and the live broadcast of the Malaysia Cup final between Kuching City FC and Johor Darul Ta’zim are among the main highlights of the Sarawakku Sayang (SKS) Programme 2026 in Bintulu, which will take place this weekend at the Old Bintulu Airport Field from May 22 to 24.
The three-day programme, organised by the Sarawak government, continues its role as a key platform to strengthen engagement between the government and the people, while delivering direct access to information on major state initiatives and services.
The SKS programme will be officiated by the Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Saturday (May 23) at 10.30am at the main tent. Senior federal and State leaders are also expected to attend.
Among the key focuses is SKAS 2026, which will see eligible households receiving RM1,100, senior citizens RM600, and single individuals RM375. The assistance will be distributed digitally via the SPay Global platform and is expected to benefit nearly 900,000 recipients across Sarawak.
According to a press release, visitors will also be able to obtain information on FTES and explore career opportunities through JobSarawak, alongside consultation sessions with various government agencies and industry players from the oil and gas, energy, industrial, plantation and financial sectors.
A wide range of health services will be provided free of charge, including health screenings, fitness assessments, health exhibitions, and influenza vaccinations for senior citizens, aimed at promoting greater public health awareness.
In addition, the programme will feature community activities such as sports events, e-sports competitions, cultural performances and a public concert.
One of the major crowd-pullers is expected to be the live screening of the Malaysia Cup final featuring Malaysia Cup Final 2026, drawing strong interest from football fans.
Members of the public, especially in Bintulu and surrounding areas, are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the wide range of services, opportunities and activities available throughout the event. A lucky draw will also be held, with a Proton e.MAS 5 as the grand prize. — DayakDaily
