Businesses committed to uphold Premier’s vision

KUCHING: The business community in Sarawak is committed to support the vision, initiatives, and policies of the state government. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) president Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Abang Openg said businesses are taking the cues from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership. He said the private sector has a […]

Economy somewhat out of the woods: Economist

KUALA LUMPUR: Prominent economist Anthony Dass believes that Malaysia’s economy has “somewhat come out of the woods”, thanks to the clear governance, better confidence from domestic consumers and businesses, and improving engagement with foreign investors and the local business community by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Dass said the cost of living and the […]

Food and culture festival allows for products, local culture to be promoted: Rubiah

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Food & Cultural Festival (SFCF) provides a venue for local businesses to advertise and market their products, as well as promote local culture. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said such festival is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to sell their products while displaying the culture of […]

Business community lauds extension of help measures

KUCHING: The business community has given the state government top marks for extending measures to mitigate the rising cost of living. These measures which will be effect from July to December are the main thrusts of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 9.0 package unveiled today. “The measures like the continuation of discounts on electricity […]

Business community keen to tap Nusantara potential

KUCHING: Sarawak business community is keen to explore and enhance bilateral cooperation with Indonesia which has announced plans to move its capital to Nusantara in Kalimantan. Exploratory discussions were held between the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching and Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) during a courtesy meeting on Tuesday […]

Chamber to hold virtual meeting on PSMB Act 2001

KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) wants the local business community to be aware of and benefit from the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) Act 2001. The chamber will hold a meeting via Zoom on Apr 27 to highlight the issue. The Small and Medium Enterprises & Human Resource […]