Apply for new BKSS aid package
LAWAS: Entrepreneurs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are called to apply for the new Covid-19 financial aid package under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 5.0 which was announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said a total of RM3.14 billion was […]
Business chambers thank govt for additional aid
KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) has welcomed the additional RM141.7 million of additional financial assistance and initiatives provided by the state government under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 5.0 package. “ACCCIS is grateful that the Sarawak government has heard the voices and responded to the concerns of […]
Sarawak approves additional RM141.7 million for BKSS 5.0
KUCHING: The state government has approved seven additional financial initiatives amounting to RM141.7 million under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance 5.0 (BKSS 5.0) package to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in facing the challenges arising from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said these additional initiatives, which […]
Sarikei thanks Abang Johari for BKSS 5.0
KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has, on behalf of the people of Sarikei, thanked Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for announcing the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance 5.0 (BKSS 5.0) in an effort to drive the state’s economy and help the people of Sarawak. He described Abang Johari as an […]
Assemblyman lauds BKSS 5.0
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo described Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 5.0 as a good move by the Sarawak government in helping lessen the burden of people until the middle of this year amid the pandemic. He said discounts on utilities such as treated water supply and electricity will benefit the people as staying home […]
Assistance important initiative for Sarawakians
KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 5.0 package is pivotal to mitigate the adversities affected by the recent flood and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, said a Cabinet minister. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the assistance package will be able to ease the burden of the people. “This initiative […]
Wage subsidy for bosses proposed
KUCHING: Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak and Sarawak Bank Employees’ Union (SBEU) have welcomed the state government’s Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance 5.0 (BKSS 5.0) package, but believe that more can be done. “We believe that more can be done to not only alleviate the suffering of the people but to stimulate the economy by […]
Don’t politicise special aid
KUCHING: Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian has called on the opposition to not politicise the Sarawak government’s Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid (BKSS) 5.0. He said it was immature of politicians to burden the state government with false and misleading allegations. “The opposition in the state should not politicise the noble efforts of the state government […]
Association thanks Sarawak government for BKSS 5.0
KUCHING: The Sarawak Manufacturers’ Association (SMA) thanked the state government for the initiatives announced in the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 5.0. Its president Joseph Lau said since the state was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic last year, it has helped local manufacturer suppliers to sustain their business operation, apart from the foreign direct investment […]
Aspirasi proposes RM200 emergency income for 12 months
KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) is proposing that the Sarawak government grant an Emergency Basic Income (EBI) of RM200 for 12 months for all Sarawakians above the age of 18. Aspirasi president Lina Soo said although the state announced the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 5.0, the EBI should be given to help ease […]
