Hopes for fed government to assist M40 group, SMEs

KUCHING: Following the announcement of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0 package on Friday, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok hopes that the federal government would extend the wage subsidies, automatic bank loan moratoriums, and further cash handouts to assist the M40 group as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). “The balance of lives and […]

‘Cooperatives can help’

KUCHING: Area Fishermen’s Associations (PNKs) and Area Farmers Organisations (PPKs) in the state are encouraged to establish cooperatives under the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM). Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar in stating this said the establishment of cooperatives amongst PNKs and PPKs would help increase the socio-economic development of […]

Consider income tax waiver, reduction for M40 group

KUALA LUMPUR: The National House Buyers Association (HBA) is asking the government to consider granting an income tax ‘wholesome’ waiver or a reduction of 50 per cent for the first RM100,000 of chargeable income tax for the next two years. The suggested amount is used as it is the threshold to receive the RM30 e-wallet […]