Govt must address health, economic issues
KUCHING: If the government is able to show its determination and resolve in addressing the health and economic issues affecting the nation, then confidence from foreign investors and the people will follow, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president was commenting on a remark by Senior Minister […]
Sarawak government a good listener
KUCHING: The decision to limit the face-to-face sessions in schools to examination candidates only shows that the state government is willing to listen to the voice of the people apart from keeping a balance on education. Kuching Chung Hua Middle School No.1, 3 and 4 management board committee chairman Datuk Richard Wee was commenting on […]
CM’s 12 initiatives receive praise
KUCHING: The key elements in achieving the 12 initiatives planned out by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to chart Sarawak’s way forward are effective execution and changing the mindset of the people. Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee said this when commenting on the Chief […]
‘Poor response from UEC holders to join govt service’
KUCHING: Only a few Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) holders or other Chinese school students have applied for government positions, said Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions president Datuk Richard Wee. Wee said the federation had approached the State Human Resource Unit (SHRU) after receiving general feedback that when government positions were […]
‘Verify your facts’
KUCHING: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) educationist Prof Datuk Dr Teo Kok Seong was asked to verify his facts following his negative remarks on the Sarawak government’s initiative to set up international schools to provide better education for Sarawak children. Management Board of Kuching Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No.1, 3 and 4 chairman Datuk Richard […]
Association helps distribute 305 gold cards
KUCHING: Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) on Sunday (Aug 9) assisted the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM) in distributing 305 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGCs) to the approved recipients. SFCA president Datuk Richard Wee said per request by JKM, the programme was organised on a Sunday at Gala City here by the association so it […]
Too scared to go back to school
Many schools with 60-70% student attendance, says Wee KUCHING: “A lot of schools only record about 60 to 70 percent student attendance as some of the students are scared to go back to school in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. “However, I don’t blame them as we are facing an invisible enemy. I think it […]
‘Let law takes its own course’
KUCHING: Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee will leave it to the court to decide on his defamation lawsuit against Michael Kong. “It is already in the process of legal action, so I think it is better for me to let the law takes its own course. “From there, we will […]
Wee may take legal actions against Kong
KUCHING: Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee is contemplating legal actions against state Democratic Action Party (DAP) member Michael Kong for his alleged defamatory Facebook Page posting. “I have instructed my lawyers to take appropriate legal actions as the allegations are highly untruthful, unfounded and constitute a scurrilous attack on my […]
Federation welcomes request for moratorium extension
KUCHING: The request for extension of moratorium on repayment is welcomed and seen as a good initiative to help businesses bounce back. Last Saturday, Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) urged the Finance Ministry and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to ask banks to consider extending the moratorium on loan repayments by at least another six months. […]
