Politicians urged to provide aid sincerely
KUCHING: Lawmakers have been urged to distribute relief goods and provide aid sincerely and without ulterior motives, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah also urged politicians and political parties not to use this trying time to campaign or advertise themselves during the distribution of Covid-19 relief goods to those in need. […]
Follow BNM, leasing companies told
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) claimed to have received numerous complaints from its members that leasing companies have created their own set of moratorium on repayment of loans instead of using the one issued by Bank Negara Malaysia on Mar 24. Matta president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said, “We are […]
MCO extension right call, says social welfare body
KUCHING: Social Welfare Council of Sarawak (SWCS) vice-president Chi Poh Yung has welcomed the extension of the movement control order (MCO) for two weeks in light of the current trend of Covid-19 cases in the country. He said it was the right decision as the number of nationwide Covid-19 cases reported daily was still at […]
MTUC gives the thumbs-up
KUCHING: Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak secretary Andrew Lo has commended the Sarawak government for providing a monthly RM250 cash assistance for six months to those in the B40 (low-income) category as part of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package. This special aid package worth RM1.15 billion and comprising 16 measures was announced by […]
State government acts in best interest of people
KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package has proven that the state government is able to ‘walk the talk’ with the best interests of the people in mind. In stating this, Local Government and Housing assistant minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the aid answered most of the requests made by Sarawakians, especially in Marudi. […]
SWP gives thumbs up to CM
KUCHING: Sarawak Workers Party (SWP) has given the thumbs up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for his announcement of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package to assist those affected by the Covid-19 crisis. SWP acting deputy president David Munan said although SWP and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) were of different political […]
PDP heaps praise on incentives
KUCHING: The RM1.15-billion Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package announced by the state government on Monday should be helpful for mitigating the harmful effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the state’s economy. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Women’s chief Datuk Chiew Yen Chew was hopeful in this respect because the aid package is balanced and business-centric. “We […]
Consider incentives for media personnel
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo is urging the Sarawak government to consider providing incentives to media personnel. He said it was their duty to report and disseminates information on the Covid-19 pandemic and they also faced risks. “Perhaps the incentive could keep their spirits up and motivate them to provide better and comprehensive coverage on […]
A good stimulus package: Masing
KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is a good stimulus package because it focuses on the B40 group. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing said that he was also involved in formulating the aid package. “It is good and it is correct […]
Chamber commends state’s special aid package
KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package by the state government is a people-centric initiative which offers financial relief and assistance to various strata and segments of the society, said Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. He believed that the package would be well-received by Sarawakians, pointing […]
