Budget 2023 more inclusive, comprehensive
KUCHING: Allocations for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is more inclusive and comprehensive for the rakyat in the Budget 2023. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Association (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee said the budget seems quite comprehensive and has covered most areas and sectors especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with financial scheme and […]
Help pig farmers get back on their feet: Federation
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is urged to assist pig farmers whose business has been affected by the recent swine flu. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee said the issue has badly affected the industry. “It has resulted in the lack of supply to the market, steep rise in the price of […]
Awesome response at rep’s Raya open house
BY JASMINE BADUN KUCHING: More than 1,000 people attended the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni at his residence at Kesuma Resort on Tuesday (May 3). As early as 10am, the public, especially the residents in the Demak Laut state constituency area were already showing […]
10 high-flow nasal cannula machines for SGH
KUCHING: A total of ten high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) machines were donated to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) intensive care unit (ICU) here on Sunday (June 20). Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee said the contribution, which is worth RM226,000, was a joint effort by the association and several organisations. “SFCA has […]
Ministry welcomes private hospitals, NGOs to set up baby hatch
KUCHING: The Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development welcomes more private hospitals and non-governmental organisations (NGO) to set up baby hatches in the state. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said providing facilities such as baby hatch could prevent newborn babies from being dumped in an unsafe environment. “KPJ Kuching Specialist […]
Go through proper channel
DAPSY ROAD SIGNAGE KUCHING: Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (DAPSY) should have gone through the proper channel before pasting Chinese character on road signs here, said Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee. He said while it was good to have multilingual road signs as it showcased the harmonious society of Sarawak, […]
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 […]
Suit against Chong’s assistant filed
ALLEGED DEFAMATION KUCHING: Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee has filed a suit against Michael Kong, special assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen, for his recent alleged defamatory remarks. Wee’s counsel Shankar Ram Asnani said he had sent a copy of the writ and statement of claim to Kong’s law […]
Sarawak to become major oil-gas player
KUCHING: The Sarawak Petrochemical Hub (SPB) in Bintulu will propel Sarawak to become a major player in the oil and gas industry in the region. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee said he was optimistic and looking forward to it. “Given our geographical advantage, the existing oil and gas downstream activities […]
