Chamber to distribute ang pao
KUCHING: In conjunction with the coming celebration of Chinese New Year, the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) is going to distribute ‘ang pao’ (red packets) and daily goods to ten charitable organisations here. They are Salvation Army-Kuching Children’s Home, Salvation Army-Kuching Boys’ Home, Mental Health Association of Sarawak, Sarawak Hun Nam […]
Chamber worker tested positive
KUCHING: An employee of the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. The chamber said the staff was being treated and that it had been carrying out its activities all these whiles according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) prescribed by the relevant authorities. “It remains unknown […]
Commerce chamber welcomes moratorium extension
KUCHING:Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok welcomes the move by the government to extend the moratorium on bank loans for another three months for targeted groups. As announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Wednesday, the extension was for individuals who had lost their jobs […]
Extension of moratorium beneficial
KUCHING: An extension of moratorium on loan repayments will benefit both employers and employees. As the current moratorium is due to expire in September, borrowers are expected to resume their repayment of the instalments on loans in October. The secretary-general of Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) Jonathan Chai Voon Tok […]
A good one, says business chamber
KUCHING: Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok has commended the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana), pointing out that one of the plan’s highlights was the government’s commitment in tackling the problem of unemployment. He noted that according to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement on Friday, […]
A promising long-term goal
REDUCING FOREIGN WORKERS KUCHING: The government’s move to reduce dependence on foreign workers has been described as a promising long-term goal. Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok in supporting the move said some painful adjustments were to be anticipated in the short term, especially for the plantations […]
Follow Putrajaya, says business chamber chief
KUCHING: Sarawak should emulate the federal government’s decision to open up the economy, Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok said today. He said that such an initiative would help expedite the recovery progress of the state’s economy and avoid mass unemployment, which would eventually bring about unwanted […]
Waive requirement for loans
KUCHING: The government has been asked to temporarily waive the requirement for submitting renewed licences or permits for businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) hoping to apply for government loans and facilities. Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok made the call yesterday. He said this should […]
A boost to business confidence
KUCHING: The second economic aid package worth RM1.1 billion announced by the state government to alleviate the burden of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), micro enterprises, hawkers and petty traders would boost the confidence of the business community in facing tough challenges ahead, said Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce […]
Use state’s RM31bil reserve, says chamber
KUCHING: Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok feels that it is acceptable for the state government to utilise its RM31bil reserve in this critical time if the situation warrants such a need. He said that the prevailing extraordinary situation called for extraordinary measures. “Even our neighbour, Singapore, […]
