Moratorium period extended until Dec
KUCHING: The state government has agreed to extend the moratorium period for the Sarawak Micro Credit Scheme (SKMS) from October until December this year. Initially, the state government allowed the postponement of the SKMS repayment for six months from April to October, 2020. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that the move […]
‘Practical to involve more banks to give out loans’
KUCHING: The expansion of interest-free soft loans for small-medium enterprises (SMEs) under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid (BKSS) 2.0 by getting more banks involved is a practical approach, said Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general when contacted yesterday said, “This would benefit a wider spectrum of […]
Additional fund to assist Sarawak SMEs
KUCHING: The Sarawak government yesterday announced a second stimulus package worth RM1.1 billion to ease the financial burden of the state’s micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as hawkers and petty traders to assure continuity of their business following this Covid-19 and movement control order (MCO) period. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the […]
Private kindies, nurseries should apply for BKSS 2.0 soft loan
KUCHING: Operators of private childcare centres and kindergartens Sarawak are advised to apply for the interest-free loan scheme for small and medium enterprises which was announced by the government under the second Sarawakku Sayang Assistance Package (BKSS 2.0) yesterday. State Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the scheme announced […]
