New York, Singapore top list of world’s most expensive cities
WASHINGTON: There is a cost of living crisis in major cities across the world, and none is more affected than New York City, which is now tied with Singapore as the most expensive city in which to live. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey reported that prices have risen by more […]
Need for formula to address rising living cost
PADAWAN: The new federal government should come up with a formula to take care of Malaysians in the face of the rising cost of living. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said besides looking into the welfare of all citizens, it should also help the youth in terms of getting them jobs. He said this […]
Business community lauds extension of help measures
KUCHING: The business community has given the state government top marks for extending measures to mitigate the rising cost of living. These measures which will be effect from July to December are the main thrusts of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 9.0 package unveiled today. “The measures like the continuation of discounts on electricity […]
Targeted subsidy mechanism being formulated
KUALA LUMPUR: A suitable mechanism of action for the implementation of targeted subsidy is being formulated to ensure that the assistance provided by the government will be received by the deserving groups, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said various aspects of the mechanism needed to be fine-tuned so that the allocation set aside by the […]
No need for special parliamentary sitting
KUCHING: Matters concerning the wellbeing of the people particularly the increased price of goods and cost of living will be brought up at the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting scheduled to begin on July 18. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the proposal on the […]
Not time to talk about DPM post
KUCHING: A political analyst says now is not the time to talk about the Deputy Prime Minister’s (DPM) post as it will not impact what is happening in the country currently. “They should think about how to manage the country. There are so many problems faced by the rakyat…address these problems, specifically on the rising […]
Special assistance in the pipeline
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will look into providing special assistance to help the people in the state cope with the present rising cost of living. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the current increase in the price of goods was not only affecting Sarawak but other parts of the world […]
Programme enables RM4.5 mln in sales
KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PJKM) in Sarawak managed to secure over RM4.5 million worth of sales in 154 locations with more than 21,000 of household visitors. According to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Office (KPDNHEP) Sarawak chief enforcement officer Peter J. Berinus Agang, the implementation of the said programme, is an effort […]
DUN allowance should commensurate with responsibilities
KUCHING: The rate of allowance for the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting should be equivalent to today’s living cost, says Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. Aside from stating that the value of RM50 back in 1980 was equivalent to RM300-RM500 today, he added that the allowance should also cover all the duties and tasks given […]
Crucial to revise minimum wage, says economist
BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: A leading economist said it was crucial for Malaysia to revise the country’s minimum wage. Datuk Dr Madeline Berma concurred with Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Awang Hashim on the need to analyse and refine of the minimum wage review by the National Wage Legislative Technical Committee (JTPGN). “Increasing the […]
