Skillled human capital vital for development
BINTULU: Sarawak requires more skilled human resources as it is one of the factors contributing to the growth of its household income. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has achieved high income status according to the World Bank, and next is to increase the state’s household income. […]
Sarawak household incomes rose in 2022
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a median household income of RM4,978, while the mean income was RM6,457 last year, according to the Household Income Survey and Household Expenditure Survey Report released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) on Friday. The median income, which represents the middle value when all incomes are arranged from lowest to highest, […]
RM15k monthly household income by 2030
KUCHING: Sarawak is targeting to increase the average household income to RM15,000 per month as it moves toward becoming a developed state by 2030. Deputy State Secretary Datuk Hii Chang Kee said the state government is committed to ensure everyone enjoys social inclusivity, economic prosperity and a sustainable environment, under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy […]
Provide specific grants to rural farmers, says Baleh rep
NICHOLAS Kudi Jantai (GPS-Baleh) has urged the Sarawak government to provide specific grants to rural farmers in efforts to alleviate their burden and improve household income, particularly in Baleh. He said farmers in rural areas are plagued by exorbitant prices for pesticides and fertilisers in the current uncertain economic environment. “The local community has lived […]
These households eligible for welfare aid
KUCHING: Households earning below the Income Poverty Line (PGK) level should apply for assistance under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the PGK level has now been increased to RM1,169 effective January. She said the increase in PGK level will see a rise in households […]
Rural folk urged to plant cash crops
BINTULU: Rural folk are urged to adopt new methods of cultivating crops in order to sustain their household incomes. In particular, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai encouraged them to plant cash crops to boost their overall production and make more money. He spoke at an […]
Raising monthly household income level to RM4000
BETONG: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government plans to increase the monthly household income in the state from RM2,131 to RM4,000. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the government is currently in the midst of making many preparations, especially in the agricultural sector, to achieve this. “I believe this is achievable […]
Census vital to Sarawak
KUCHING: The ongoing national census has an important bearing on national development and Sarawak in particular, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Singling out the relatively low level of average household income in Sarawak, he said the high-income per capita figure for Sarawak did not reflect the true picture of the distribution […]
B40, M40 and T20 households now classified into 10 categories
PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Statistics Malaysia has developed more detailed household classification under its Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey 2019 to enable focused planning and monitoring for closing the income gap between households. Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the B40, M40 and T20 households could be broken down further into […]
Payment starts this month
BANTUAN KHAS SARAWAKKU SAYANG KUCHING: Sarawakians who are the head of households and are listed as beneficiaries of Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) in January 2020 who have been approved by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) are automatically eligible for the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS). The Sarawak government, in a statement yesterday, said BKSS recipients […]
