A boost to business confidence
KUCHING: The second economic aid package worth RM1.1 billion announced by the state government to alleviate the burden of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), micro enterprises, hawkers and petty traders would boost the confidence of the business community in facing tough challenges ahead, said Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce […]
Package well-thought: Naroden
KUCHING: The second package of Sarawakku Sayang Assistance will eventually trigger all the supply-chains to move towards recovery and contribute to the state’s economic growth. Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industry Terminal and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said the package was inclusive of everyone involved either directly or indirectly in […]
Smooth delivery of relief goods
KUCHING: The process of delivering the Sarawakku Sayang relief goods throughout the state is progressing smoothly. In many areas, according to the district and division disaster management committees, the goods are being delivered with the help of express boats and land vehicles. This was revealed yesterday by International Trade and Industry, Industry Terminal and Entrepreneur […]
True reflection of ‘Sarawakku Sayang’
State’s aid initiatives true reflection of ‘Sarawakku Sayang’ KUCHING: the RM16.4 million allocations for food supplies on top of the RM1.15 billion special aid package allocated by the state government in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic are indeed a true reflection of ‘Sarawakku Sayang’. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Leadership Centre chairman Prof Datuk Mohd […]
Sarawak govt will review assistance
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will review the assistance package given to the people following the extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last Wednesday. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the extension of the MCO to April 14 will have an impact on various […]
Additional RM16.4 mln to help less fortunate
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated an additional of RM16.4 million to further assist the less fortunate in the state during the movement control order (MCO). The assistance is in addition to the RM1.15 billion Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package announced by the state government recently. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said […]
Companies urged to review business plans
KUCHING: Companies should review and make suitable adjustments to their business plans to ensure that they will be able to cope with the impact of Covid-19. Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president Datuk Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg said even though the movement control order (MCO) is extended until mid-April, businesses have to […]
Aid package has pragmatic strategies
KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg contains pragmatic strategies and will help the needy and stimulate the economy. In stating this, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) youth Chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan pointed out that the timely announcement of the package showed that the Gabungan Parti […]
Help these workers, says MTUC
KUCHING: Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak chairman Mohammad Ibrahim Hamid has raised concerns for segments of the workforce who may not be directly covered by the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package. “The needs of those who are self-employed and those who rely on contractual work have to be looked into during this crucial period,” […]
Support initiatives, says Nanta
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been told that they are fortunate to have a capable state government that has acted immediately to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi were referring to the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package which was announced last Monday. Nanta said the initiatives […]
