Special programme draws 50 entrepreneurs
BINTULU: Fifty micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs here today (Oct 23) attended a special programme jointly organised by SME Corp Malaysia Sarawak Office Branch and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) Sarawak. Called “Program Sehari bersama Usahawan (One-Day Programme with Entrepreneurs), it aimed to raise public awareness on […]
Politeknik Mukah to host webinars on SMEs
MUKAH: Politeknik Mukah (PMU) will hold the Sarawak-level academic webinar on Friday (Oct 22) and next Tuesday (Oct 26). This is in conjunction with the national-level academic month themed ‘Akademia Diperkasa, Digitalisasi Dibudaya’. The programme, which will run from 2.30pm to 4.30pm using the Webex app, aims to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected […]
BKSS 7.0 Plus aid for SMEs lauded
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) welcomes the two aids under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0 Plus for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting pointed out that the two were the extension of a special one-off assistance of RM10,000 for SMEs registered with Socso, and the new special […]
One-off RM10k aid for SMEs: Get your papers read to avoid delay
KUCHING: Eligible companies are urged to provide the required documents to avoid further delays in the disbursement of the special one-off financial assistance of RM10,000 for active small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0 package. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said to date, only […]
BKSS 7.0 Plus: RM78.5 mln to assist SMEs, micro enterprises
KUCHING: The Chief Minister has announced two additional measures worth RM78.5 million under Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0 Plus to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro enterprises in Sarawak amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the first measure – a special one-off financial assistance of RM10,000 […]
2022 Budget gives hope to people
KUCHING: The 2022 Sarawak Budget is providing hope to people, particularly entrepreneurs affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, says Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) pointed out that many sectors were affected, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with some having to close operations. “The Budget […]
Consider RM10k aid for micro businesses
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has appealed to the state government to include micro enterprises for the special one-time financial assistance of RM10,000. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said that this group (micro enterprises) has been greatly impacted by the pandemic, which has resulted in a huge drop in revenues and substantial […]
Matrade calls on SMEs to join 2nd Matrade-Google Workshop on Oct 6
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has encouraged local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are interested in identifying new potential export markets to register for the second Matrade-Google workshop, slated to be held on Oct 6, 2021 on the Market Finder tool. In a statement today, Matrade said the digital tool training […]
Medac’s special committee to assist SMEs affected by Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) will set up a special committee to assist small and medium enterprises (SME) entrepreneurs affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Its minister, Tan Sri Noh Omar said the ministry would ensure that all assistance and allocations are coordinated via the special committee. “The committee will be […]
Waiver on monthly rentals for plants
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has provided a waiver of monthly rentals for ready-build factories (RBF) located at Demak Baru Industrial Park Phase 3. This is an additional assistance to further assist the business community by the Ministry International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) under the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) packages. […]
