Rest assured, Sarawak will not go bankrupt

DARO: The Sarawak government has given assurance that Sarawak will not go bankrupt as claimed by certain quarters previously. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s revenue has seen an increase within the past five years. “Next month, I will introduce the Sarawak Budget during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) […]

204 tourism and hotel operators gone bankrupt since March

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 204 tourism and hotel operators have closed their business since March this year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said based on data released by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), […]

Surplus budget proves critics wrong

KUCHING: The State 2021 Budget will prove those who believe Sarawak will be ‘bankrupt’ wrong, said Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg tabled another development and rural-biased budget with expected receivable revenue to stand at RM10.012 billion and expenditure at RM9.832 billion making a surplus budget of […]

Bankrupt, blacklisted individuals eligible for BPN can apply April 6

PUTRAJAYA: Bankrupt or blacklisted individuals, who are eligible for Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN), can apply for the aid online through the official portal of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) starting tomorrow, April 6. The IRB said the application can be made online via www.hasil.gov.my or the quick link https://bpn.hasil.gov.my/. “The applications will be processed according to the eligibility […]