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Producing own currency involves sensitive and legislative issues

KUCHING: Federation of Chinese Associations of Sarawak president Datuk Richard Wee said although he likes the idea of Sarawak producing its own currency, it is a difficult issue to navigate. He said this was because it involved many sensitive and legislative issues to be considered. “Personally it is a noble idea and from the standpoint […]

Multilingual will give Sarawakians the edge

KUCHING: If most Sarawakians can master two or more languages, it will certainly be advantageous for them, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Sarawak United Association of Chinese School Boards of Management (Sha Dong Zong) treasurer and Kuching Chung Hua Middle Schools No. 1, 3, and 4 Management Committee chairman noted that Mandarin language will gain […]

SMEs in need of more support

KUCHING: The government should extend and provide more financial assistance to support the recovery of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Budget 2023 which will be tabled on Friday. Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division president Datuk Richard Wee said SMEs had suffered badly during the Covid-19 pandemic and were still […]

Additional teachers mean much to govt and aided schools

KUCHING: Kuching Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No 1, 3, and 4 Board of Management Committee chairman Datuk Richard Wee said placement of additional teachers will help government and aided schools. And this will help ease the long-standing issue of shortage of teachers in the state, he pointed out. “I hope there is political will […]

Allow and increase pork imports for CNY, says federation president

KUCHING: The Sarawak government should look into having a more comprehensive plan such as to allow and increase importation of pork from approved countries to address the soaring pork price in Sarawak. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee said this could mitigate the price and supply structure for the marketplace to ease […]

Business community okay with no public holiday

KUCHING: Not declaring a public holiday on the eve of polling day is not a problem according to the business community. Federation of Chinese Associations of Sarawak president Datuk Richard Wee said it is not necessary because it is unlike festive seasons when everyone goes back to their hometown, villages and longhouses. “However, we all […]