Sealink given audit opinion on economic conditions
KUCHING: Sealink International Bhd’s independent auditors, Messrs Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT, has issued an audit opinion with the existence of an uncertainty related to going concern of the company in view of the current economic conditions. The auditor draws attention to Note 2 of Sealink financial statements for financial year ended Dec 31, 2022 (FY2022) […]
Mayor pledges priority to business-friendly environment
KUCHING: Priority is being given to create a conducive and business-friendly environment in the state, be it a micro-entrepreneurship or large business. “This is (done) through access to finance, training resources and business advisory for the progressive development of promising business proposals,” said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. “We want […]
Dr Yii promises to remain resourceful with whatever funding allocated to MPs
KUCHING: Despite the reduction in the parliamentarian’s development allocation, the Bandar Kuching constituency service centre will continue to ensure that its constituents will benefit from programmes or initiatives that are intended to be carried out, said its Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Kelvin Yii. He assured the people that his office would make the best […]
People will bear brunt of rising cost, warns STA
KUCHING: A minimum wage hike will cause a domino effect on the cost of doing business which will in turn be passed on to the people, said Sarawak Timber Association (STA) in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 9). “While they may actually be receiving more ringgit in their pockets with the increased minimum wage their […]
Domestic tourism to benefit from inter-state travel resumption
KUCHING: The lifting of inter-state travel restrictions will have a favourable effect on the country’s economic recovery process, says economist Dr Jerome Kueh Swee Hui. The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Deputy Dean of Industry and Community Engagement, Faculty of Economic and Business pointed out that tourism was severely impacted in 2020 as a result of movement […]
Device economic recovery plan ASAP
KUCHING:A notable economic analyst said the Sarawak government must assist individuals who have been significantly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as well as developing a post-pandemic economic plan as soon as possible. Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) Sarawak commissioner Associate Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma highlighted that several aids were essential to be given during this […]
Sarawak on track to becoming developed state
BY TANIA LAM & NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS KUCHING: Sarawak is on track to achieving its goal of becoming a high income and developed state by 2030 despite facing the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is confident Sarawak will be able to overcome the Covid-19 crisis despite a hike in […]
Fed gov’t to be fair to all states in economic recovery efforts
SHAH ALAM: The Federal government has given assurance that it will be fair to all states, including those led by the opposition, in the efforts to revive the Covid-19-affected economy. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, who is also the International Trade and Industry Minister, said no issue arose regarding differing political ideologies when […]
