We want both traders and consumers to be happy
KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will continue to do its best to ensure a high level of satisfaction for both consumers and traders. The ministry wants to take care of all stakeholders, from the consumers to traders and businesses. Consumerism is very dynamic, but through advocacy and consultation, the ministry aims […]
MBKS gives out self-test kits to hawkers
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) handed out Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Self Single Test Kits to hawkers and traders at the Stutong Community Market on Thursday (Oct 7). As part of the MBKS and Kuching South Hawkers and Traders Association’s Awareness Campaign, Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Send and his councillors presented […]
Petanak Market hawkers, traders receive face shields
By Rachel Mina KUCHING: Hawkers and traders of the Petanak Market yesterday (Sept 28) received contribution in the form of face shields from the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). The personal protective equipment were distributed by MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng and its councillors. Wee said the aim of the donation is to ensure […]
Traders with symptoms not allowed to trade
KUCHING: With immediate effect, Kuching City South Council’s (MBKS) market traders with Covid-19 related symptoms will not be allowed to trade until they have recovered. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that this is to ensure the health and safety of the traders as well as the public. “Anyone with symptoms is not allowed […]
Vaccine certificates to be issued to MBKS hawkers, traders, markets
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will issue certificates to hawkers, traders and markets under its administration to indicate that they have been fully vaccinated. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the issuance of the certificate was aimed at protecting hawkers and traders as well as to mark the area as safe for the […]
Traders grateful for aid
KUCHING: Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, traders can breathe a sigh of relief with the recent implementation of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the package is worth more than RM800 million and comprises three measures — one-off financial assistance to active businesses; relaxation […]
Give us a break, businesses tell food delivery platforms
Many traders have backed Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the federal Domestic Trader and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister, in his decision to examine the charge rate for two major food delivery companies (p-hailing), Foodpanda Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Grab Malaysia. Umierah Ariffin, 32, the manager of Mami Cendol, said the review was necessary because many […]
Council to issue vaccination certificate to businesses
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) must strive to restore the community’s confidence and trust in the effort to revive the economy, which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Its chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the council would be issuing vaccination confirmation certificate to its traders who have been fully vaccinated to assure […]
90pct traders, food operators under MBKS fully vaccinated
KUCHING: About 90 percent of hawkers and vendors at markets, as well as food operators and their workers, under Kuching South City Council (MBKS) have received the first dose and second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune recently. He noted that by […]
Rental waiver for traders at farmers’ markets
JASIN: The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) will provide rent exemption to farmers’ market traders nationwide as farmers’ markets are not allowed to operate during phase one of the movement control under the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Its director-general Datuk Zainal Abidin Yang Razalli said the initiative would benefit 13,181 agro-entrepreneurs in 312 locations in […]
