Deep sea now open to local fishermen

KUCHING: A letter which empowers Sarawak with the authority to issue deep sea permits and licences is expected to further stimulate the fishing industry in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said fisheries resources in Sarawak waters are still at an optimal level and thus can still be exploited by local […]

Obtain permits for inter-zone travel

KUCHING: Sarawakians are reminded to obtain official permits should they need to enter zones under conditional movement control order (CMCO) in the state effective Monday. The CMCO is implemented throughout the state for 14 days until Jan 31, except for Sibu which has been placed under MCO, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced. Sarawak […]

Lee hopes board can expedite approval

KUCHING: The Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak, under its new chairman Lambir assemblyman Ripin Lamat, can now speed up the approval of 252 outstanding applications. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that with Ripin’s appointment, it was important that the CVLB board commence its monthly meeting and execute its functions as there were […]

Permit and licence fees for traders to be waived

KUCHING: Several initiatives have been announced by the Sarawak government in the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), traders and hotels at these trying times during the Covid-19 outbreak.  Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that the Sarawak government would waive the permit and licence fees […]

Make sure to get valid permits

GAS DISTRIBUTION IN SARAWAK   KUCHING: Companies or persons involved in the O&G industry must have the necessary licences, leases and approvals required by the Distribution of Gas Ordinance 2016 (DGO 2016) which will be fully enforced in Sarawak from Jan 1 next year. As stipulated in Part 3 Section 7 of the DGO 2016, […]