Fed, state govts to rescue SMEs
KUCHING: The federal and state governments have been helping to alleviate the burden of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order (MCO). This was pointed out by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan during a Sarawak SME Dialogue titled ‘Covid-19: Recovery and Empowerment of SME […]
Helping women, youths to register their businesses
KUCHING: A task force on business permit and licence registration has been established to assist more women entrepreneurs and youths who have yet to register their businesses in the state. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there were many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), micro businesses, […]
Cabbies register for aid
MIRI: Currently, a total of 949 taxi drivers, school bus and licenced van operators in the state have submitted their names for the RM600 one-off financial assistance from the Sarawak government under the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 3.0, revealed Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin on Saturday. “We are calling the remaining licenced taxi […]
Speed up aid to hawkers, says SUPP bureau
KUCHING: Hawkers and petty traders in the 7th Mile area have appealed for the speedy disbursement of financial aid under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance package (BKSS) as this would greatly help in easing their financial burden, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) chief Wilfred Yap. He said that he had […]
June 18 deadline to register for one-off cash aid
KUCHING: School bus and van operators in the state are advised to register with the Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) before June 18 to get the RM600 one-off financial aid under the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS). Sarawak Transport Minister, Datuk Lee Kim Shin today said the operators can proceed with the registration at […]
One-off govt aid proposed for hair and beauty salons
KUCHING: The state government has been urged to consider including hair and beauty salons, spas, photo studios, gyms, and fitness centres as beneficiaries of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid (BKSS). Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said the plea was made in view of good compliance and understanding shown among these […]
‘Inform us of people who need help’
KUCHING: Anyone with information on people who need assistance can inform the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the state government recognised that despite all the Covid-19 related stimulus packages and assistance provided, there were some individuals who had been overlooked unintentionally. “In this respect, the […]
Provide better access to rural communities
KUCHING: The livelihood of communities in rural and interior areas has been badly affected following the movement control order (MCO), said Suhakam Commissioner Dr Madeline Berma. Stressing that the rural and interior communities were the most vulnerable group, she said the hardship was mainly felt by those who did not have legal documentation. “Many rural […]
25% discount on assessment rates until Dec 31, 2020
KUCHING: The 25 pct discount on assessment rates for residential rateable holdings under the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) jurisdiction will be granted effective Jan 2020 until Dec 31, 2020. According to DBKU in a press statement released yesterday, the discount under the Sarawakku Sayang Assistance Package (BKSS) only applies to residential, commercial, industrial, special […]
Apply, council tells unlicensed hawkers, traders
KUCHING: Unlicensed hawkers and traders have been urged to submit their applications for trading permits from Miri City Council (MCC). In reminding this, Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting said only traders that had applied for permits would be eligible to apply for the Sarawakku Sayang Assistance Package (BKSS) grant of RM1,500. […]
