Govt to ramp up ESG-related strategies implementation in Budget 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The government remains committed to prioritising environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG)-focused development programmes and projects as outlined in the 2023 pre-budget statement, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said these ESG-focused priorities are also key enablers for Malaysia to transition from the current recovery phase to longer-term reforms as outlined […]
Ensure success of country’s recovery plan
By Siti Nurain Ratani KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawakians have been urged to cooperate with the government to ensure the success of the country’s recovery plan. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang made the call when speaking at the Sepakat@Samarahan District Community Programme organised by the Kota Samarahan Information Department here yesterday (Oct 18). She pointed out that […]
Abdul Karim supports Motac’s efforts on interstate tourism
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed support for the efforts of the federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture’s (Motac), which is looking into the possibility of allowing interstate tourism. “According to the federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, this matter is being discussed […]
Extend help to private sector to realise PCDS
KUCHING: The Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS), announced on Thursday (July 22), is an economic plan to recover from the effects of the pandemic while keeping to the original plan of making Sarawak a developed state by 2030, opines Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching Branch chairman explained that […]
Besides Pemulih, other measures needed as well
KUCHING: The National People’s Wellbeing and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) will benefit many individuals and economic sectors during the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO) 3.0, says Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda), Kuching chairman opined that several measures must be implemented along with Pemulih in order to restore […]
Federation welcomes latest economic recovery package
KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) believes that measures under the newly announced National People’s Wellbeing and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) will help businesses and the public to cope with financial difficulties during this trying time. SBF secretary-general Jonathan Chai said SBF welcomed the RM150 billion Pemulih package unveiled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin […]
Sim optimistic Sarawak will recover
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching chairman Is optimistic about Sarawak’s economy this year. Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the economic situation could not be as bleak as March last year during the first movement control order (MCO) period when the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) dropped by 17.5 percent. “My […]
Building tourism back better than ever
KUCHING: The editorial team of the Journal of Responsible Tourism Management (JRTM) has started preparing for its second issue in July, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the team was also getting the necessary indexing and abstracting ready, such as International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), Digital Object Identifier […]
Malaysians urged to ‘spend for Malaysia’
KUALA LUMPUR: In order to revive and maintain the competitiveness of the Malaysian economy post-Covid-19, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged the people to ‘spend for Malaysia’. He said consumers should ensure that their spending is value for money, including by buying quality local products “Spending can increase the multiplier effect on the […]
All childcare centres to receive RM5000 from Penjana
BY ERDA KHURSYIAH BASIR PUTRAJAYA: About 7,000 operators of childcare centres are expected to receive grants of up to RM5,000 each allocated to them by the government under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana). Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the offer of the one-off grant will hopefully encourage […]
