Singapore exploring more investment opportunities
KUCHING: The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has pledged to continue attracting private companies from Singapore to invest in various sectors in Sarawak. This is made possible with the cooperation that exists between the organisation and the State government through the Sarawak Office of Trade and Tourism in Singapore (STATOS) and also Federation of Sarawak Business […]
Premier discusses trade, economic collaboration with visitors
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received two courtesy visits at his office today (July 12). The first visit was from the United Overseas Bank (UOB) Malaysia delegation led by its chief executive officer, Ng Wei Wei. Among other matters discussed were UOB’s efforts to assist the Sarawak government to develop […]
GPS Government told to intervene on shortage of foreign workers too
KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) has applauded the Sarawak government’s decision to intervene and cushion the impact of rising cost of living by giving a discount on electricity tariff for food producers and retailers. However, its secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said it was equally important to provide a business friendly environment to allow businesses to […]
Not the right time to implement RM1,500 minimum wage
KUCHING: The business community in general is supportive of the review of the minimum wage to increase to RM1,500, but feel that it is not the right time to implement it yet. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said that, “Just not now.” “Practical issues like the timing and margin of revision should […]
SBF urges members to put spare money into EPF
KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) is urging its members to seriously consider saving in the EPF Voluntary Contribution scheme with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) posting a stronger performance now. According to SBF Deputy President and EPF Board Member Datuk Philip Ting, by law EPF is required to provide a provide a guaranteed dividend of […]
Entrepreneurs support move to reopen borders in states
KUCHING: The state’s business community supports the National Recovery Council’s (NRC) suggestion that the country’s borders should be reopened but says it should be done in stages. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok agreed with the move to set a timeline for the reopening of the borders to restore economic activities. “This […]
Aid to help ease cash flows of many families
KUCHING: The practical aid measures included under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0 package would benefit people from all walks of life and help ease the cash flow of many families. “It is indeed great news for Sarawakians in general, especially the discounts on water and electricity bills now being extended until June this […]
Federation lauds initiative to introduce special fund
KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) lauded the state government’s effort and initiative to introduce a special assistance fund in the 2022 State Budget, namely the Bumiputera Business Empowerment Fund and Business Recovery Assistance Fund. The funds, which was announced by the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg last Tuesday (Oct 12), was aimed […]
Five-year development plan lauded
KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) has lauded the five-year development plan tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Sept 27). SBF also expressed its support for the development of Sarawak to be given priority under the 12th Malaysia Plan where the state continues to receive between […]
Sarawak Business Federation wants Southern Zone SOP revised
KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) has called for a revision of the current standard operating procedure (SOP) by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) for the southern part of Sarawak, which is still under Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). “As we have already gone into a different phase of containing the outbreak […]
