RM300k lost in fake beer and cigarette deal
MIRI: A 49-year-old man here found himself over RM300,000 poorer after falling victim to a fraudulent scheme by an individual posing as his old friend. The unsuspecting victim, who also owns a company, was enticed by the suspect’s offer of discounted beer and cigarettes, which he claimed were available at a lower price than the […]
State govt to ensure Sarawakians benefit from efficient tariff structure
KUCHING: Discounts for both electricity and water bills have been extended until December as per the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0. While Sarawak’s average tariffs for water and electricity are already among the lowest in Malaysia and the surrounding region, Sarawak Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the electricity and water […]
Dept, Plaza Merdeka to encourage tenants to register as KGC partners
KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) will work with Plaza Merdeka Holdings Sdn Bhd to encourage the latter’s tenants to become strategic partners of the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC). “Follow up with the Plaza Merdeka team to discuss further on the matter. That is your next job,” Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood […]
More KGC vendors in state now
KUCHING: Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders can visit kenyalanggold.com to view the list of the initiative’s strategic partners and the benefits they can enjoy. To date, there are 90 vendors in Kuching, 33 in Miri, 24 in Sibu, 12 in Samarahan and Bintulu each, 10 in Limbang, six in Serian, five in Mukah, three in […]
Lazada’s 11.11 shopping festival is back
Discounted deals on 70 million products are on offer from midnight KUALA LUMPUR: On the eve of Lazada Malaysia’s shopping festival 11.11, the leading e-commerce platform said shoppers can now enjoy a wide variety of LazMall products without breaking the bank. Dubbed as its “Biggest One-Day Sale”, Lazada said its LazMall offers products such as […]
Consumers to enjoy water bill discounts
KUCHING: All water consumers in Sarawak are eligible for water bill discounts from April 1 to September 30 to reduce the people’s financial burden amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The bill discounts are on top of the RM5 free water from January 1 under the Sarawakku […]
Experience affordable holiday packages with Cuti-cuti Malaysia
KUALA TERENGGANU: The relaxation currently granted by the government under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) until Aug 31 is the perfect time to embark on ‘Cuti-cuti Malaysia’ with the opportunity to experience the ‘kayangan’ (VIP) holiday package at an affordable price. If that is not enough, holidaymakers are also entitled to an individual income […]
Additional discounts on electricity bill
PUTRAJAYA: The people-centric economic stimulus package (Prihatin) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday also provides additional discounts for electricity bills. Muhyiddin said the government and Tenaga Nasional Berhad would allocate another RM530 million to provide discounts of between 15 and 50 percent based on the electricity consumption with a maximum of 600 […]
Electricity, water bill discounts beneficial
KUCHING: Sarawakians will benefit from the discounts on electricity and water bills for six months beginning next month till September. This was among the measures announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in ‘Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package’ to assist Sarawakians badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. “Domestic, commercial and industrial consumers […]
