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Lifting restrictions to allow businesses recover

KUCHING: The restrictions on economic activities which were lifted by the federal government under Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) will allow businesses to recover. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar hoped that the public will continue to observe the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to […]

More businesses prohibited from operating

KUCHING: More businesses in the state will be prohibited from operating during the movement control order (MCO) which runs until June 11. In the list of premises or retails activities that are not allowed to operate as released by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), it said that among that the prohibited businesses include department stores […]

SPA calls for business promotion and sale guidelines

KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) is urging The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to consider implementing guidelines to regulate the sales and promotions of businesses during this crucial time. SPA secretary David Hii Chin Loung said the purpose was to minimise contact with people, at least until the Covid-19 infections were under control. He pointed […]

Samarahan businesses SOPs compliant

KUCHING: Most business operators continue to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and follow directives from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) as well as the local councils. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos said that business operators have been reaching out to the local council for advice. He pointed out […]

Get police permit first

Businesses in Sibu need police permit for work-related travel SIBU: The business sector in Sibu will be required to apply for police permit for work-related travels during the movement Control Order (MCO) period, said Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee. The committee, after a consultation with the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), decided that the current […]

Call to aid bosses in non-MCO states

KUCHING: Most of parties concerned are believed to receive well the Malaysian Economic and Rakyat’s Protection Assistance Package (Permai) worth RM15 billion. However, it could have been more comprehensive if businesses in the non-MCO (movement control order) states are rendered financial assistance, opined Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. The Sarawak Business Federation secretary-general noted that under […]

Some businesses have been sidelined

KUCHING: Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) supreme council member Marichelle Livan Lah feels that the Malaysian Economic and Rakyat’s Protection Assistance Package (Permai) has neglected small and medium business enterprises (SMEs). “For someone in the business community whose business has been greatly affected since the pandemic started, I believe that the package this […]

Most businesses allowed to operate during CMCO

KUCHING: All eateries, shopping malls, supermarkets and retail stores are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period in Sarawak from today to Jan 31. This is excluding Sibu District as it is currently placed under the movement control order (MCO) from Saturday to Jan 29. Other businesses […]

Businesses told to implement retention strategies, utilise subsidies

KUCHING: The Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) has advised businesses to implement effective talent retention strategies to provide job security and support for employees as well as to utilise government subsidies to ease their burden during these challenging times. Taking note of the reimplementation movement control order (MCO) or conditional movement control order (CMCO), SCPA […]

Dr Sim praises businesses for quick action

KUCHING: Business operators here have been praised for their quick action in informing the public whenever their premises had been visited by individuals found positive for Covid-19.  Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian expressed his appreciation to the business operators for helping to curb the spread of the virus.  “Thank […]