Assistance reflects GPS government’s concern

KUCHING: The implementation of Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0 shows that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government really cares about the people’s welfare as pledged in the coalition’s manifesto in the recent state election, says Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “Extending such assistance will help to ease the burden of those who are […]

Chinese community leader lauds aid via BKSS 8.0 package 

KUCHING: It is heartening to note that the government is monitoring the situation on the ground and in the market to determine the assistance and subsidies which are still required by sectors in need, says Datuk Richard Wee. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president said this on Friday (Jan 28) […]

Aid to help ease cash flows of many families

KUCHING: The practical aid measures included under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0 package would benefit people from all walks of life and help ease the cash flow of many families. “It is indeed great news for Sarawakians in general, especially the discounts on water and electricity bills now being extended until June this […]

Utility bills, rental discounts for six more months

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is extending the monthly electricity bill discount of between five and 25 per cent for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers until June this year under the eighth package of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS 8.0). Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a total of RM285.47 million was […]

Sarawak announces latest BKSS 8.0 package worth RM285 bln

KUCHING: The Sarawak government announced the latest assistant package, Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0 package worth RM285.47 million, which encompasses seven measures to assist the people during the current Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan (PPN). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the latest package reflected the government’s […]

BKSS 8.0 to roll out soon

KUCHING: More good news for the people of Sarawak. The state’s Bantuan Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 8.0 aid package worth RM285.47 million is expected to roll out soon. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as promised, he would launch the eighth edition of the aid package. “This involves non-cash assistance to […]

RM285.47 mln in aid for pandemic-hit Sarawakians

KUCHING: Sarawakians affected by the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to be assisted under the Sarawak government’s Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 8.0 packages. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg made this announcement during the special meeting on the 2022 State Budget with Sarawakian lawmakers at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here on Tuesday […]