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NGO raises issue of imbalance in civil service

KUCHING: A non-governmental organisation on Tuesday (Feb 8) called on the government to look into imbalances in the appointment of state civil servants. It needs to be improved in line with the population of Sarawak, said Datuk Richard Wee Liang Chiat, president of the Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Association Sarawak (Huazong). […]

Anti-pandemic fund exceeds target, to end on July 31

KUCHING: The Sarawak Anti-Pandemic Support Fund has successfully raised RM408,900—donated by 10,029 people—in a span of one month. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Association Sarawak (Huazong) president Datuk Richard Wee said as the fundraiser had exceeded its target, it would end on July 31, a month earlier than planned. “Initially, when […]

Increase tax deductions on donations for Covid-19 relief

Datuk Dr Wong Aik Loung

BINTULU: The Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) has called on the federal government to increase tax deductions on donations and cash contributions given for Covid-19 relief to encourage more individuals and companies to step up and donate. Its secretary general Datuk Dr Wong Aik Loung said the move would help the government’s efforts, especially […]