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 […]
Sarawak’s free tertiary education would be a first in Malaysia, narrows urban-rural education gap
KUCHING: The proposed free tertiary education for all Sarawakians would be a first for the nation, said Kuching Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No.1, 3 and 4 Board of Management Committee chairman Datuk Richard Wee. Describing it as a great initiative on the part of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, if […]