Frontliners not forgotten
KUCHING: Frontline personnel risking their lives battling the Covid-19 outbreak will receive special monthly incentives for six months. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government recognised the personal sacrifices and commitment of the frontliners, who are directly exposed to the risk of infection while performing their duties. “As such, we […]
Electricity, water bill discounts beneficial
KUCHING: Sarawakians will benefit from the discounts on electricity and water bills for six months beginning next month till September. This was among the measures announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in ‘Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package’ to assist Sarawakians badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. “Domestic, commercial and industrial consumers […]
Aid package timely
KUCHING: The announcement of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package has proven that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government is concerned about the welfare of Sarawakians affected by the movement control order (MCO), said Sarawak Cuepacs (CNS) chairman Ahmad Malie. “CNS hopes this would be able to reduce the burden of people who are […]
RM944,360 for various forms of aid
KUCHING: The Sarawak government, through the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development, has approved an allocation of RM944,360 to provide various forms of aid to fight the Covid-19 pandemic during the movement control order (MCO). Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, in a press statement yesterday, revealed that various agencies in the […]
RM250 for each B40 Sarawakian
KUCHING: Sarawakians in the B40 group will receive RM250 each for six months beginning next month. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed this when he announced ‘Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package’ for Sarawakians adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. “A total of 43,000 Sarawakians in the low-income category (B40 group) will benefit […]
Thumbs-up for Sarawak government
By Clement Erik Wong & Aina Azizah Yeo KUCHING: A monthly cash pay-out of RM250 for the B40 group for the next six months was unveiled by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as part of the state government’s efforts to help those affected by the movement control order (MCO) due to the […]
Incentive package timely
By Nur Ashikin Louis & Florence Genta KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang described the ‘Sarawakku Sayang Special Incentive Package’ as timely to assist Sarawakians adversely affected by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The incentive package was announced yesterday by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Being confined indoors for so many days […]
Some takes on state aid package
MIRI: Most locals lauded the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package (Pakej Bantuan Khas Sarawaku Sayang) which was announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday. The package is part of the state government’s effort to help ease the people’s burden during the current Covid-19 outbreak. Iqbal Abdollah, a government servant, sees the […]
