Sarawak ranks among Malaysia’s top five export contributors
KUCHING: Sarawak is among the top five contributors to Malaysia’s exports, according to the Statistics Department. The leading exporter continues to be Penang, accounting for 31.5 percent of the total, followed by Johor at 21.7 percent, Selangor at 17.3 percent, Sarawak at 7.0 percent and Kedah at 4.6 percent. In April 2023, Malaysia achieved a […]
Airbnb seeks regulatory framework for STRA
KUCHING: Airbnb has called on the government to consider establishing a clear and practical national regulatory framework for short term rental accommodation (STRA). “Airbnb calls on the government to recognise STRA activities and enforce a clear, coherent and consistent national STRA framework,” said Mich Goh, its Head of Public Policy for Southeast Asia, India, Hong […]
Over 64,000 Grab, Food Panda delivery partners register for social security
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 64,773 active contributors, comprising Grab Malaysia and Food Panda delivery partners have registered for and contributed to the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SESSS) under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) as of July 9, 2021. In the 62nd Implementation and Coordination Unit Between National Agencies (Laksana) report released today, Finance Minister […]
Get permission first, donors, contributors told
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) calls on all parties or organisations looking to make contributions or install equipment in a school to seek permission from the Education Department or Ministry of Education. “It is because there are contributions, particularly in terms of equipment requires servicing from a technician. Thus, an agreement from the Education […]
‘Women can no longer be spectators’
BINTULU: Dayak women in Kemena are advised to join Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) to strengthen the voice of Dayak women in the state. Kemena SIDS chairwoman Jenny Bangga said they need to be united if they want to empower Dayak women. “SIDS provides various platforms such as educational, leadership, economic and other opportunities to […]
