Boutiques face drop in sales during MCO
BY CRYSTAL WONG KUCHING: Boutiques here are facing a drop in sales after the implementation of movement control order (MCO) since March 2020. A boutique owner who runs an outlet in Kota Sentosa commented there are visibly lesser customers resulting in the outlet experiencing a 30 percent drop in sales compared to before the MCO. […]
Assistance important initiative for Sarawakians
KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 5.0 package is pivotal to mitigate the adversities affected by the recent flood and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, said a Cabinet minister. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the assistance package will be able to ease the burden of the people. “This initiative […]
Thank you, hoping for more
BY NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS & NAZMI SUHAIMI KUCHING: While the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 5.0 will go a long way in aiding economic recovery as well as reducing the burden of petty traders, more assistance are expected in the future, the public said. This is to mitigate the effects of the conditional movement control […]
Timely extension of assistance from state government
KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s initiatives under Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance 5.0 (BKSS 5.0), such as discounts on utility bills for another six months until June, show that they understand the hardship faced by the people during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said […]
Aid extension shows state’s commitment
KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance 5.0 (BKSS 5.0) package speaks volumes of the state government’s effort to provide assistance across the board for all Sarawakians without leaving anyone behind. In saying this, Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) supreme council member Marichelle Livan Lah described the package as clear, unbiased, and implementable. “It […]
Take government aid seriously, natives told
KUCHING: The bumiputera community must take seriously the assistance given by the government to improve their economic standing. Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Willie Mongin said this to reporters during a press conference held after he officiated at the Pepper Board Service Awards and presentation of certificates at Imperial Hotel today. He said the bumiputera […]
OKU urged to make use of business assistance
KUCHING: Persons with disabilities (OKU) are advised to venture into business by utilising various types of assistance provided by the government. This includes the 1 OKU 1 Business Scheme (S1OKU1P) by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) that allows the group to register new businesses and business licence renewal free of charge. Domestic Trade and […]
Developers welcome more government assistance
KUCHING: All sectors have experienced the detrimental effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the property sector is no exception. In these uncertain times, job security and financial circumstances have somewhat affected the demand for residential and commercial properties. In an effort to ease the strain on the sector boost property sales, the government has introduced […]
Social support system shows state government cares
KUCHING: The state government’s initiative to provide a social support system for the people in the form of various assistance from cradle to grave is a manifestation of its care and concern. “We do not just look at the physical development of our state such as roads and so on, we must also consider our […]
JKKK plays role in extending info
ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES PUSA: The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) as well as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) machinery at the grassroots level play the role of extending information on all assistance initiatives provided by the state government for the people. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said there were still target groups who were unaware of […]
