Employers must be given incentives

BETONG: The government needs to provide other incentives to employers if they want the latter to increase the contribution rate of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to 20 per cent compared to the current 13 per cent. This was pointed out by Saribas Muslim Citizens Association (Perwaris) chairman Dr Bolhan Budeng. According to him, the […]

Uplifting rural economy via modern agriculture

BETONG: The Saribas Muslim Association (Perwaris) is taking responsibility to develop the capacity of the rural residents, especially women and youths, by enhancing their knowledge to enable them to improve their economic status. Its chairman Dr Bolhan Budeng said the capacity in modern agricultural activities should be strengthened among the villagers. “Alhamdulillah, under the Pewaris […]

DPM from Sarawak will benefit federal government

KUCHING: The federal government should give equal and the best treatment to its partners, Sarawak and Sabah. In saying this, Persatuan Warga Islam Saribas (Perwaris) chairman Dr Bolhan Budeng said there should be therefore no problem or obstacle for the federal Cabinet to have a Sarawakian deputy prime minister. He added that this will strengthen […]

Call to intensify efforts to get people to vote

BETONG: The high vaccination rate in Sarawak can contribute to the high voter turnout for the 12th Sarawak Election, Dr Bolhan Budeng believes. However, the Persatuan Warga Islam Saribas (Perwaris) chairman said in order to win the hearts of the people, election campaign ambassadors should intensify their strategies. “The Election Commission (EC) as well as […]