SMC looking into issuing live music performance licence to bistros
SIBU: Licensing that allows bistros to have live music performance is currently being looked into by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said live music in bistros seemed to be the trend, especially among young people. “Following the opening up of activities after the pandemic, it seems a lot of young […]
Association: Give every motorcyclist RM300
BY ZARINA ABDULLAH KUCHING: The Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) is proposing that the Sarawak government allocate RM240mln next year for motorcyclists registered with the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Its deputy president Datuk Shamsudin Abdul Rahman said every licensed motorcyclist should be given RM300 a year. “The rationale for this proposal is because the […]
Get licence for your business
KUCHING: Entrepreneurs are advised to get licences for their business operations. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah in making the call, said licences played a key role in easing the process of applying for government-provided assistance for businesses. “Without licences, it would be a bit difficult for them […]
A burden to film producers
LICENCE REQUIREMENT KUCHING: The need for all productions of films and recordings to apply for a licence before filming is viewed as a burden to the creative industry players. Several people interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune have expressed their concern over the issue, adding that the requirement will only restrict the creativity and progress of […]
Help for unlicensed traders to register
KUCHING: The task force tasked with business permit and licence registration will continue to be deployed across the state to assist unlicensed women and youth entrepreneurs. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the ministry aimed to register 100 entrepreneurs here. “Through this initiative, we are targeting 50 […]
