SMEs operation: Decision in next few days
KUCHING: Sarawak has yet to decide when to allow small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to resume operation. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government will announce soon whether to follow the federal government’s decision to allow resumption. “On Sarawak’s part, we have been advised by the Chief […]
Ramadan begins today
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Muslims will begin Ramadan fasting today, the Keeper of the Rulers Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced yesterday evening. He said the date for the Ramadan fasting to begin for all states in the country followed a decree by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah after […]
New moon sighting to determine start of fasting month
KUALA LUMPUR: The date for the sighting of the new moon to determine the beginning of fasting for Muslims in Malaysia has been fixed for Thursday April 23 which is also 29 Syaaban 1441 Hijrah According to a statement issued by the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal today, the exercise will be […]
Small-timers not forgotten ― here’s RM1.1 billion for you
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg came to the aid of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), micro enterprises, petty traders and hawkers when he announced on Friday a second aid package ― Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS 2.0) ― valued at RM1.1 billion. Following is the full text of the announcement: Assisting small, […]
SWP president calls it a day
KUCHING: Munan Laja has announced his resignation as president of Sarawak Workers Party (SWP) with immediate effect. He said he has submitted his letter of resignation to the party’s secretary office at 8am on Thursday. “For the time being, I wish to take a break from politics and I am giving way to others to […]
Shock announcement one after another
KUCHING: Malaysia continues to be shocked by announcements after announcements, with speculations over a new coalition following the political meetings yesterday. First, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wrote a letter of resignation to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. This was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Office, which stated that […]
