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Work with police to halt disputes among hawkers

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been urged to work with the police to prevent more infighting among hawkers and stop prolonged closures here. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said vendors must not resort to fighting and causing trouble. The police should enforce the relevant […]

Hawkers on sidewalks, parking lots irk folks

By Nurhafizah Tan and Norhidayyu Zainal The rising number of hawkers doing business in inappropriate places, such as pedestrian areas, puts the public at risk. This has been a concern of city folks who express frustrations over the irresponsible act, and this was revealed by Bernama through the first of a three-part series. KUALA LUMPUR: […]

Hawkers experiencing tough time due to inclement weather

KUCHING: After two years of Covid-19 lockdown, just as they were beginning to feel that life was slowly limping back to normalcy, torrential rains have come and dealt street vendors and hawkers a low blow. With the monsoon season in full force, hawkers and sellers are being forced to sell their wares while taking cover […]

MBKS hawkers and petty traders receive BKSS

KUCHING: A total of 139 eligible hawkers and petty traders under the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) have received their Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) financial aid on yesterday (July 8). MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the financial aid was distributed to them in cash form as the recipients do not have any […]

Call to recruit members from other ethnic groups

KUCHING: More people from other ethnic groups should be encouraged to join the Sarawak Hawkers and Trader Association, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The move could strengthen the organisations, he said, adding that more than 50,000 out of at least 75,000 small hawkers in Sarawak were using Sarawak Pay. “It can […]

Plan to set up more hawker and trader stalls in Tasik Biru

BAU: Tasik Biru is set to see more hawker and trader stalls to boost the local economy. Its assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said Tasik Biru lacked such amenities for a place now considered a booming tourist hotspot. “Tasik Biru now receives a lot of visitors. As more comes in, more businesses are also coming […]

Food court likely to attract dine-ins

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A more conducive environment at the re-purposed Uni Garden Kota Samarahan City Council (MPKS) Food Court is likely to encourage residents to dine there. A total of 32 hawkers received keys to operate stalls at the food court here on Saturday (Jan 15). Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said he was grateful that […]

Better business premises for Sibu hawkers

SIBU: Better work and business environment are on the cards to help hawkers here revive their businesses that have been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is working to provide a better location and suitable working and business environment for hawkers to improve their business. SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing […]

MBKS gives out self-test kits to hawkers

BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) handed out Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Self Single Test Kits to hawkers and traders at the Stutong Community Market on Thursday (Oct 7). As part of the MBKS and Kuching South Hawkers and Traders Association’s Awareness Campaign, Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Send and his councillors presented […]

Petanak Market hawkers, traders receive face shields

By Rachel Mina KUCHING: Hawkers and traders of the Petanak Market yesterday (Sept 28) received contribution in the form of face shields from the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). The personal protective equipment were distributed by MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng and its councillors. Wee said the aim of the donation is to ensure […]