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Don’t jeopardise fight against pandemic

KUCHING: Miri mayor Adam Yii welcomes the resumption of several business activities as Sarawak moves into Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). However, he cautions that the process must be carried out in a proper manner so as not to jeopardise the many efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. The Sarawak Disaster […]

BKSS puts smile on their faces

KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) programme demonstrates the state government’s concern for the welfare of the people, particularly those who have been severely affected by the pandemic. Among the assistances provided under BKSS 6.0 include cash aid for B40 households, six-month allowance for frontline workers, assistance to small traders and hawkers, ‘e-hailing’ drivers […]

Business doing well despite MCO

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Hardship and obstacles cannot keep very determined business people down. Nur Suhani Indal at Taman Samarindah here is a good example. Her beverage business has received good response from the public despite the movement control order (MCO). According to 44-year-old Nur Suhani who operates Stall No. 6 at Taman Samarindah, her business did […]

National Recovery Plan will move country forward

KUCHING: The National Recovery Plan (NRP) announced recently by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will help the people complement their planning with regard to business operations, working life and social aspects, said Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman congratulated the prime minister on establishing […]

Business as usual for express boats

SIBU: Express boats were still operating as usual today (May 29), said Assistant Controller of the Sarawak Rivers Authority (LSS) Region II (Sibu) Hatta Morshidi. However, he explained, the trips from Sibu-Kapit-Putai and Kapit-Sibu were only once a day.   “The   Sibu-Kapit-Putai express boat will depart at 8 am from the Sibu Passenger Terminal while […]

Karaoke operators unhappy with closure

KUCHING: Family karaoke outlet K11 executive director Fam Wee Chiang has called upon the state government to address serious issues endured by the family karaoke industry in Sarawak due to the Covid-19 pandemic and consequent restrictions. He said in the event that the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) planned to continue keeping karaoke centres closed […]

Businesses to open until 10 pm only

KUCHING: The latest operating hours for business premises that sell groceries and food necessities in the Covid-19 red zones across Sarawak are from 6 am until 10 pm instead of from 6 am until midnight previously. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that the move was to control the spread of Covid-19.  […]

Grocery shops, food premises can open till midnight

KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that only business premises which sell groceries and other necessities are allowed to operate until midnight. SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said as for entertainment centres such as bistro and cafes (including karaoke centres) they are allowed to operate until 10pm only. On the ban […]

Food premises allowed operations until midnight

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that only businesses which operate as convenience stores or which sell daily food necessities will be allowed to operate until 12 midnight. “For hybrid premises (food and entertainment), only food operation is allowed until 12 midnight, whereas entertainment activities must cease at 10pm,” the committee said […]

Laws under Companies Commission of Malaysia to be amended

KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) is looking into amending several existing rules and laws both governing and being enforced by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) to create a better business environment. Its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said this was in line with the current dynamic business environment. “We […]