Rich-poor gap needs to be bridged: Business chamber
KUCHING: It is important to close the gap between the rich and the poor in Sarawak, said Datuk Jonathan Chai. The secretary-general of Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sarawak (ACCCIS) said that if the gap is not closed between the rich and poor, Sarawak’s recent achievement as a high income state would be […]
Minimum wage: Misgivings remain as reality sets in
KUCHING: The enforcement of a minimum wage of RM1,500 on employers with fewer than five employees starting July 1 will probably not have much impact on businesses in urban areas compared to those in rural areas. Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sarawak (ACCCIS) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai however said it is time to […]
S’wak, Western Australia to increase trade and investments
KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) recently visited the Western Australian Chinese Chamber of Commerce (WACCC) in Perth to explore joint commercial activities. The Sarawakian entrepreneurs discussed opportunities for increased trade, investment, and business activities between Sarawak and Western Australia. The meeting between ACCCIS and WACCC was a step […]
Business chamber wants proposed Borneo Economic Council to get cracking
KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) wants the recently proposed Borneo Economic Council to be action-oriented and outcome-based to resolve some long-standing issues. Its secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai hoped the council could address some problems promptly, such as the trade restrictions imposed at the Entikong and Tebedu border which […]
Chinese Chambers of Commerce call on Brunei counterpart
KUCHING: The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce of Industry (KCGCCI), the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) and the Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese of Chambers BSB Brunei on April 26. During the courtesy visit, KCGCCI and ACCCIS secretary […]
Sarawak entrepreneurs explore opportunities with Brunei counterparts
KUCHING: Local commerce and industry chamber delegations are exploring opportunities for collaboration between Sarawak and Brunei. Representatives from the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) and Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) recently paid a courtesy call on the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The delegation […]
ACCCIS delegation visits Head of State and Premier for Hari Raya celebration
KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) led a delegation of committee members and representatives to visit the Head of State and Premier’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri open houses on the first day of the celebration today. The delegation, led by its president Datuk Tan Jit Kee, visited Premier Datuk Patinggi […]
S’wak businessmen attend dialogue to enhance cross-border trade with West Kalimantan
KUCHING: The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) and the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) recently attended a business dialogue on cross-border trade between West Kalimantan and Sarawak. The business dialogue arranged by the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching was held at the […]
