Sarawakians commend SDMC’s efforts in managing pandemic
KUCHING: Many Sarawakians from different work backgrounds have voiced out their support for the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its efforts to find the right balance between public health safety and economic survival while managing the Covid-19 pandemic. Syahrir Iman who owns a construction company with 120 employees said that those from the industry […]
2021 Budget passed via bloc voting
BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG, NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT KUCHING: Finally, after long debates and opposition going against the national budget, the 2021 Budget or 2021 Supply Bill presented by the Perikaitan Nasional (PN) government was passed after its third and final reading via bloc voting in Parliament today. The RM322.54 billion budget, tabled by […]
Nod for Sarawak Airline mulling
KUCHING: The mulling of Sarawak Airline for the right approach in improvements on its connectivity received a nod from tourism industry players and experts in Sarawak. On Monday (Nov 23), Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s Webinar entitled ‘Sarawak 2021 Budget: Towards A High-Income Society In 2030’ hosted by the Sarawak Business Federation, […]
Lo gives digital economy the nod
KUCHING: Digital economy is undoubtedly one of the most important tools in the quest to further advance Sarawak, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. In his statement, Lo said he agreed with the state government’s decision to shift the emphasis from petroleum products to digital economy and environment post Covid-19 in its economic exit […]
Give ideas than sow discontent: Wee
KUCHING: Constructive criticism is needed to ensure the state government’s take on the post Covid-19 exit strategy is effective. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations and Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee said while the state government had implemented numerous immediate socioeconomic initiatives to alleviate the impact of Covid-19, it had also […]
Local entrepreneurs lauds EAC formation
KUCHING: Young entrepreneurs and business community support the formation of Sarawak Economic Action Council (EAC) to facilitate the state governments post Covid-19 economic strategy, as announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on Wednesday. Sarawak Entrepreneur Association (SEA) president Nizam Khalyd said that while public health was always a top priority, the […]
Good feedback to post-Covid-19 economic strategy
KUCHING: The Sarawak Chamber of Bumiputera Entrepreneurs (DUBS) and Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) have lauded the Sarawak government’s post Covid-19 economic strategy up to 2030, which was announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on Wednesday. DUBS president Datuk Abang Helmi Ikhwan described the plan as “timely, well-considered, and […]
State adopts right move, says Masing
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has commended the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) stand on the conditional movement control order (CMCO). He reiterated that Sarawak would follow the CMCO with slight modifications to suit the state’s needs as announced by SDMC chairman and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar […]
Don’t compromise state’s efforts
KUCHING: The decision taken by the Sarawak government for not enforcing the conditional movement control order (CMCO) first is indeed very apt because the number of Covid-19 cases is still fluctuating. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Penguang Manggil said Sarawak should not compromise its efforts on the war against the Covid-19 pandemic […]
Walikota feels for ‘deserted’ town
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kota Samarahan is almost deserted, which is so abnormal. “I could almost feel tension and some fear in the air after Covid-19 claimed a life in Samarahan. Only at the market did I see people lining up with long faces to buy provisions, with local council enforcement officers directing, advising and guiding them […]
