First class honours graduate’s bid for loan waiver rejected by PTPTN

KUCHING: A USCI University first class honours graduate’s appeal for a waiver of her National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan has come to the attention of Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Yin. One of the terms of the PTPTN loan stipulates that the graduate is entitled to a loan waiver if she obtains a […]

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. […]

Support waiver of intellectual property for faster vaccine roll-out

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has thrown his support to Klang MP Charles Santiago in calling the government to support the temporary waiver of intellectual property on Covid-19 vaccines. He said the move is not only important to boost supply in developing countries, but also to make sure there will be vaccine equity […]

Waive normal cancellation charges

Matta’s appeal to airlines, hotels KUCHING: Airlines and hotels have been urged to waive normal cancellation charges, otherwise travel agents will suffer a double whammy. In making the call, the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) expressed regret on the double standards practised by some airlines and hotels for offering full or partial […]