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Financial rewards for top SPM scorers

KUCHING: The Stampin and Bandar Kuching Service Centres are ready to provide incentives for top performers in the 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. “Students scoring at least 5As will receive a minimum of RM200, with the amount increasing for each additional ‘A’ grade. This initiative aims to boost their motivation for the upcoming exams […]

Incentives for students who passed trial exams

SERIAN: With 10 days left before the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination commences, Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem has called on parents of the candidates to continue supporting their children. As a former teacher, he said he fully supports the efforts of teachers in ensuring that the upcoming SPM candidates are able to […]

Special incentives for students starting next year

KUCHING: Good news for Sarawakian students who wish to further their studies at Sarawak-owned University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) as they will be able to enjoy special incentives starting next year. Its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said that this is thanks to the various initiatives announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan […]

Monetary reward, incentives can inspire athletes

KUCHING: Some form of monetary reward and incentives for athletes are worth considering as these would be able to inspire them, said Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He opined that the quantum could vary depending on the level of participation – whether at the domestic or international level. “We cannot deny […]

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 […]

MTUC gives the thumbs-up

KUCHING: Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak secretary Andrew Lo has commended the Sarawak government for providing a monthly RM250 cash assistance for six months to those in the B40 (low-income) category as part of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package. This special aid package worth RM1.15 billion and comprising 16 measures was announced by […]

Police welcome special incentives

KUCHING: The Sarawak Police Contingent fully welcomes the frontliners’ special incentives   announced in the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance Package on Monday. State Commissioner of Police (CP) Datuk Aidi Ismail said, “We express our outmost gratitude to the government for its appreciation of the tasks carried out by the police in enforcing this movement control order […]

SWP gives thumbs up to CM

KUCHING: Sarawak Workers Party (SWP) has given the thumbs up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for his announcement of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package to assist those affected by the Covid-19 crisis.  SWP acting deputy president David Munan said although SWP and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) were of different political […]

PDP heaps praise on incentives

KUCHING: The RM1.15-billion Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package announced by the state government on Monday should be helpful for mitigating the harmful effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the state’s economy. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Women’s chief Datuk Chiew Yen Chew was hopeful in this respect because the aid package is balanced and business-centric. “We […]

Consider incentives for media personnel

MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo is urging the Sarawak government to consider providing incentives to media personnel. He said it was their duty to report and disseminates information on the Covid-19 pandemic and they also faced risks. “Perhaps the incentive could keep their spirits up and motivate them to provide better and comprehensive coverage on […]