77 applications on takeovers, mergers and acquisitions considered in 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission (SC) has considered a total of 77 applications relating to takeovers, mergers and compulsory acquisitions in 2022 versus 79 in 2021. The SC said in its Annual Report 2022 released today that it declined to approve two of the 77 applications received in 2022. The regulator said it cleared 18 […]
Proper explanation of welfare aid essential
SPAOH: Officers from the State Welfare Department are instructed to explain the different types of aid available and who are eligible to apply. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said that many longhouses, villages and settlement folks, especially those in rural areas, were still ignorant of the various welfare aid. He said this when presenting […]
From one opposition party to another
MIRI: Members of the group of nine (G9) politicians who quit Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) on September 1 are now with Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB). PBDSB president Bobby William said their applications were officially accepted yesterday. “Our supreme council have officially endorsed their application to become members. One of them had actually applied […]
Those affected by Covid-19 encouraged to apply online for welfare assistance
SEPANG: Those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and are in need of assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) are encouraged to apply online instead of going to the district social welfare office (PKMD). Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the online application was introduced since […]
MOE reviews more efficient approach to teacher transfer issue
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is currently in the final phase of reviewing a more efficient and comprehensive approach regarding the country’s teacher transfer policy. Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Jidin said the ministry was aware that the issue of transfer requests among teachers in the country had dragged on for […]
Welfare Task Force received over 800 food aid applications since inception
KUCHING: Since its inception on July 4 under the Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC), the Welfare Task Force has received a total of 867 food aid applications. From July 4 to 14, a total of 1,212 applications were received, with 867 fulfilled so far, comprising 490 applicants from Miri District, five from Bekenu District, […]
Over 200,000 KGC applications so far
KUCHING: Applications totalling 202,722 have been received for the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) by the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) as of March 26 this year. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this was equivalent to 64.35 per cent of the estimated 315,000 senior citizens in the […]
Applications now open for entrepreneurship mentoring programme
KUCHING: Applications are now open for the inaugural Youth Founder Mentoring Programme (YFMP) organised in line with the Sarawak government’s mission to promote digital innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) said the programme, organised by Tegas Digital Innovation Hub, in partnership with FutureLab and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), […]
MyIPO offering fee exemption for patent, trademark applications
KUALA LUMPUR: The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) is offering fee exemption for application of several existing trademarks and patents, from Jan 1 to June 30 this year. MyIPO director-general Datuk Mohd Roslan Mahayudin said the six-month fee exemption is for companies and individuals affected by Covid-19. “This initiative is offered to the B40 […]
Applications for funds approved
OYA: Three applications for minor rural projects (MRP) worth RM13,000 for religious activities in Dalat constituency have been approved. Welfare, Commuity Wellbeing, Women, Family and Chilhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah handed out letters of approval for them at Dalat district-level Maulidur Rasul ceremony at Masjid At-Taqwa here last Thursday. The MRP fund was […]
