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Provide subsidies to Sibu/Song/Kapit route buses

SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA) has called for subsidies to be given to buses operating on the Sibu/Song/Kapit route due to the high cost of living. Its permanent chairman Munan Laja, said in a press statement today that the current bus fares of RM16 for Sibu-Song and RM22 for Sibu-Kapit are burdensome for passengers, […]

PM Anwar agrees that subsidies for chicken, egg be continued

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed that the subsidies and price control for chicken and eggs continue to be maintained. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security as well as the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living in a joint statement said the decision was made after taking into […]

Consumer association backs removal of subsidies for chicken, eggs

KUCHING: The Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) has expressed support for the removal of subsidies for chicken and eggs by the end of the month, allowing prices to float starting from July 1. Covas vice-president Philip Ng stated that this move would lead to increased supply and foster healthy market competition. “As a consumer […]

State govt extends subsidies on electricity bills

KUCHING: Sarawak will continue its subsidies of 5 to 25 per cent on electricity bills for domestic users as well as commercial and industrial sectors until June this year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. “This is to further assist the rakyat and the business communities in riding through the post-Covid-19 […]

Increase subsidies on consumer goods, says COVAS on Budget 2023

KUCHING: The Consumers Voice Association of Sarawak (COVAS) hopes the Budget 2023 will include more or higher subsidies to allow people to purchase essential items at affordable prices, despite global uncertainties. Its President Michael Tiong said this could ensure the people would not be severely affected by the increase in prices of goods in the […]

Inflation still manageable thanks to subsidies

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is one of the Asean countries with low inflation rate which is manageable compared with other parts of the world such as the United States, which rose to new peak of 9.1 per cent in June 2022 and Turkey which rose to nearly 80 per cent last month. Former Alliance Bank Malaysia […]

Targeted subsidy mechanism being formulated

KUALA LUMPUR: A suitable mechanism of action for the implementation of targeted subsidy is being formulated to ensure that the assistance provided by the government will be received by the deserving groups, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said various aspects of the mechanism needed to be fine-tuned so that the allocation set aside by the […]

Court order to stop claim on Petronas subsidiaries

KUCHING: The Paris Court of Appeal has allowed Putrajaya’s application to suspend the ‘Final Award’ issued by Spanish arbitrator Dr Gonzalo Stampa on Feb 28, following allegations by those claiming to be “heirs” and “successors-in-interest” to Sultan Jamalul Kiram II. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku […]

Poultry farmers claim RM6.2million in subsidies

A total of 156 applications for chicken and egg production subsidies have been processed in Sarawak to date for a total claim of RM6.2 million, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Minister said the federal government has extended the subsidy from February to June 2022. “The total amount […]

Bintulu MP questions pricey essential goods in rural Sarawak

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has a question for the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNKK): “Why aren’t essential items and services in rural areas subsidised?” The Bintulu MP wants an explanation from KPDNKK. In his Facebook feed yesterday (April 28), he claimed that rural communities were complaining prices of essential items […]