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Proposed increase in sitting allowance timely

KUCHING: The proposed increase in sitting allowance for members of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) is timely. Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa said that the current rate at RM50 a day had not been reviewed for more than 40 years. “I totally agree with the suggestion by Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad who raised […]

JKM monthly allowance to be increased to rm1,000 immediately

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will immediately implement the proposal for the Social Welfare Department (JKM) monthly assistance of between RM200 and RM300 be increased to RM1,000. Prime Minister Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that he would ensure that, under the caring government, eligible recipients of the assistance will have the same opportunities to […]

Increased allowances for PDK officers

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed to increase the allowances for officers and supervisors of Community-Based Rehabilitation Centres (PDKs) with immediate effect. “For the PDKs, the teachers must have special skills. At the moment, there are not many teachers for PDKs,” he said when officiating at Sarawak Welfare Micro-Entrepreneurs Day […]