Thorough study needed for increase of community leaders allowances
THE State government will make a thorough study on the proposal to increase the salary and allowances for the 7,585 community leaders and longhouse chiefs in Sarawak. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said the government is aware of the increase of costs of living and responsibilities of the community leaders. […]
Upgraded allowances and local govt transformation promise for council members
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has greenlit an increase in the allowances for councillors within the state’s local government (PBT). In disclosing this, Deputy Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the current allowance for councillors stands at RM300 per month, indicating that the Premier […]
State to increase allowances for Sarawakian Olympians
KUCHING: The state government will consider providing an allowance of up to RM10,000 for each Sarawakian athlete representing Malaysia at the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 and Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said he agreed with Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah’s suggestion to increase the […]
