Businessmen sound alarm on luxury tax
KUCHING: Business leaders are calling for a review of the proposed luxury tax, arguing that it will negatively impact the nation’s economy and people’s livelihoods. In an interview with New Sarawak Tribune, local businessman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said that the implementation of a luxury tax would result in higher prices for luxury items such […]
DAP unlatched its dirty tricks box
KUCHING: With the upcoming Sarawak state election, the Democratic Action Party (DAP) has begun to open its ‘dirty tricks box’, opined a political analyst. Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that Malaya-based party continues to be very negative despite not doing anything for themselves. He stated that the party has made big promises and pledges, but […]
Rooftop edible garden needs plastic bottles
KUCHING: The single-use plastic bottle, once hailed has a brilliant container for everyday convenience, has evolved into a global issue with a gargantuan negative impact on the environment. With plastic bottles taking an estimated 450 years to degrade, coupled with their widespread usage, this is indeed a ticking time bomb of a problem which needs […]
Cooking oil subsidy strategy reduces negative impact of palm oil price fluctuations
KUALA LUMPUR: The cooking oil subsidy strategy implemented by the government has reduced the negative impact of palm oil price fluctuations in the world market on local consumers, the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities said. Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said the increase in cooking oil prices in the local market was […]
Chamber urges government help businesses, workers
KUCHING: In light of the desperate economic climate, the government needs to come up with drastic measures and effective policies to counter the negative impacts that have arisen from the Covid-19 pandemic, says Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. “With the slumping oil prices we are facing […]
