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Impact of BizFund training initiatives assessed

KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) Recovery BizFund Training Programme plays a pivotal role in equipping individuals and businesses with the necessary skills to thrive in a dynamic economic landscape. Representatives from the SBF and Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED) embarked on a comprehensive joint site visit across key locations in Miri and […]

Businesses committed to uphold Premier’s vision

KUCHING: The business community in Sarawak is committed to support the vision, initiatives, and policies of the state government. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) president Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Abang Openg said businesses are taking the cues from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership. He said the private sector has a […]

RM20 mln allocation to Bizfund to continue

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed to continue to provide an allocation of RM20 million to the Sarawak Business Federation’s (SBF) Business Recovery Fund (Bizfund). Bizfund  provides capacity building and enterprise development programmes for Sarawakian businesses. “The Sarawak government has extended assistance to the business community in terms of […]

Sarawak Business Federation master class on Feb 15

KUCHING: A master class with the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) will be held on Feb 15 at Pullman Hotel here. The master class, jointly organised by Labuan International Business and Financial Centre Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc) will serve as a platform for market players, issuers, and investors in the state to provide updates […]

Business community gives thumbs-up to RTK 2.0

KUCHING: The announcement on the fee to hire foreign workers in the country under the Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK), which will remain at RM1,500, has been welcomed by the business community here. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Kuching chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said this was a positive development from the Home […]

SBF to help enhance biz ties with government

KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) will continue to play a pivotal role in coordinating ties between its members and the business community, and the state government. SBF president Datuk Abang Karim Tun Openg said the federation had been playing its role together with the private sector to assist the government to transform the state […]

Banking on hydrogen to propel Sarawak to new heights

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government hopes to see Sarawak in the forefront of the new hydrogen economy since the state government’s foray into hydrogen-related development through technology is already seeing positive results, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. “People were sceptical when we started hydrogen development, but as you know today, […]

Private sector has a role to play in protecting and conserving the environment too

KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation hopes to accelerate greater participation of the private sector in advocating corporate environmental care and conservation. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) president Datuk Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg said the private sector has a role to play in protecting and conserving the environment. “It is important for us to continually inculcate a […]

Sarawak Business Federation wants a joint task force to reduce red tape

KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation is committed to continue to seek for stronger representation to government agencies in both state and federal levels. Its president Datuk Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg said the federation wants to engage in advocacy and consultation on behalf of its members and business community in the state, particularly on policy matters. […]

New chairman of Business Events Sarawak

KUCHING: Datuk Abang Abdul Karim Tun Datuk Abang Openg, who is the president of Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and president of Sarawak Business Federation (SBF), has been appointed as the new chairman of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) for 2022 – 2023. This was announced by Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing […]