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Businesses committed to uphold Premier’s vision

KUCHING: The business community in Sarawak is committed to support the vision, initiatives, and policies of the state government. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) president Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Abang Openg said businesses are taking the cues from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership. He said the private sector has a […]

RM20 mln allocation to Bizfund to continue

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed to continue to provide an allocation of RM20 million to the Sarawak Business Federation’s (SBF) Business Recovery Fund (Bizfund). Bizfund  provides capacity building and enterprise development programmes for Sarawakian businesses. “The Sarawak government has extended assistance to the business community in terms of […]

Lorry terminals in major towns; Miri pilot project

SIBU: The State Ministry of Transport is committed to building lorry terminals in major towns throughout the state. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the lorry terminals would facilitate better movement of heavy vehicles and provide more efficient service to the business community. “I am happy to inform that the ministry has started the […]

Business community gives thumbs-up to RTK 2.0

KUCHING: The announcement on the fee to hire foreign workers in the country under the Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK), which will remain at RM1,500, has been welcomed by the business community here. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Kuching chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said this was a positive development from the Home […]

High hopes for businesses in 2023

THIS year has been filled with both “mountains and hills” and also the “low valleys” for the business community. Not too long ago, the country had restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the beginning of the year. Since then, it seems that there is a bit of light at the end of the proverbial […]

Business community okay with date of polling day

KUCHING: The business community has welcomed the recent announcement by Election Commission (EC) that Nov 19, which falls on Saturday, is the polling date for the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). Treasurer of Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Bell Bernard Anggan said that it was fine by him as the economy would improve […]

‘Friendlier’ laws needeed to spur participation in businesses: Law Minister

KUCHING: The proposed amendment to Section 33C of the Insolvency Act (Act 360) would serve to create a ‘friendlier’ law, encouraging the people to participate in business ventures. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he hoped the proposed amendment would solve the issue faced by […]

SBF to help enhance biz ties with government

KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) will continue to play a pivotal role in coordinating ties between its members and the business community, and the state government. SBF president Datuk Abang Karim Tun Openg said the federation had been playing its role together with the private sector to assist the government to transform the state […]

Businesses urged to take advantage of BKSS

KUCHING: Business community impacted by the Covid-19 has been called to apply for the various financial assistances provided by the Sarawak government under the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) packages. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that apart from the federal financial packages, the state government has also provided numerous assistances […]

Business community wants wage subsidies

KUCHING: The business community hopes the state government will come up with a wage subsidy programme under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) package. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok said wage subsidies would ease the financial burden of local employers during this challenging time and keep the employment of existing employees […]