Nanta hopes for increased transport subsidy
KUCHING: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi hopes that the allocation for subsidising the cost of transporting goods to rural areas would be increased in view of the positive feedback from the people concerned. “I received feedback from a few MPs such as Hulu Rajang and Baram MPs. They certainly […]
Worst is behind us, Malaysia will emerge stronger by year-end
KUALA LUMPUR: The systematic roll-out of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme and the country’s economic recovery plan that embeds strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be the key to drive Malaysia back on its track, making it stronger by end-2021, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said. He said based on […]
Second chance for unemployed
KUALA LUMPUR: Initiatives proposed by the government in Budget 2021 could provide those who lost their jobs due to Covid-19 a second chance. Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan viewed the government’s move in providing allocation at creating employment opportunities, largely in the form of ‘place and train’ programmes through ‘reskilling’ and […]
Specific allocations for schools needed
KUCHING: The 2021 budget should specifically outline allocations provided for Chinese primary and independent schools nation-wide, said Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee. “In the last two federal budgets, there was specific mention of allocations for Chinese primary schools and Chinese independent schools. But in Budget 2021, there […]
Union hopes for smooth implementation of initiatives
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) hopes that the Budget 2021 initiatives, especially those concerning Sarawak, will be implemented smoothly. “KGBS is very thankful and glad because the allocation for the education ministry is the largest at RM50.4 billion,” said its president Ahmad Malie. Among the allocations, he noted, was RM725 million to upgrade […]
2021 Budget: A good start, but could do more
BY MARGARET RINGGIT, TANIA LAM & FLORENCE GENTA KUCHING: The 2021 Budget presented on Friday has received mixed reactions from members of the public. Some have commended the initiatives to stimulate the economy and assist the people, as well as the measures towards combating the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, others have expressed disappointment over the RM4.5 […]
Mixed reactions to EPF withdrawals
KUCHING: Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors have offered mixed reactions to the Federal government’s decision to allow EPF withdrawals from Account 1 under Budget 2021. The move which was announced by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz last Friday would allow contributors to withdraw RM500 a month up to a total of […]
School repair allocation biggest in 3 years
SIBU: Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee has lauded the allocation of RM725 million to upgrade 50 dilapidated schools in Sabah and Sarawak under Budget 2021. “I welcome the allocation of RM725 million under Budget 2021 by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government to upgrade 50 dilapidated schools in Sabah and […]
No point in comparing allocations
KUCHING: Now is not the time to compare which state gets more allocation for development in the 2021 Budget. This is in fact the time where we do not make comparison on which state gets more or why that state gets less, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah explained. “This is […]
Don’t fully rely on 2021 Budget
KUCHING: Sarawak under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government is able to stand on its own including managing financial resources, said Lo Khere Chiang. Sarawak could not fully rely on the 2021 Budget allocation provided by the federal government, said Batu Kitang assemblyman. “Because every year, I feel disappointed after the presentation of the Budget […]
