SIBU: A total of 7,131 small medium enterprises (SMEs) and Micro Enterprises that applied for Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0 and 7.0 plus are still being assessed by the state Economic Planning Unit (EPU). Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government II, Michael Tiang, said these applicants
KUCHING: Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today (June 20) welcomed a delegation from Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) in his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia. The purpose of the visit was to invite the premier to attend a dinner ceremony in conjunction with the
MIRI: Aspiring social entrepreneurs, working professionals and students participated in a Techstars Startup Weekend Social Impact Miri (SWSIM) programme here from June 17-19. Organised by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) and Curtin Univesity Malaysia, the programme is a part of the Sarawak Digital Month activities in conjunction with the
KUCHING: The first day of Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) yesterday went smoothly. Before they were allowed to enter the Sarawak Cultural Village, venue of the festival, all visitors had to go through safety checks. There were also a few food trucks, craft and service stalls at the village. In
KUCHING: Over 80 media practitioners involved in the three-day Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2022 today attended a media briefing at Casuarina Hall, Damai Beach Resort. The short briefing focused on multiple events such as live concerts and workshops that will be held during the festival which will take place
SIBU: The Jum Regista programme is being held in order for entrepreneurs, especially in rural areas, to formalise their business. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised that efforts to formalise a business were part of the catalyst for Sarawak to move into digital economy. “By signing up
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan received a visit from the German ambassador to Malaysia, Dr Peter Bloomeyer yesterday. During the meeting that lasted over one hour, they discussed on potential co-operation between Sarawak and Germany. This included German investments in the industrial parks such as Samajaya
KUCHING: Premier of Sarawak and federal Minister of Human Resources are urged not to delay the amendments to the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO). Secretary of Malaysian Trades Union Congress Sarawak Andrew Lo emphasised that given the Employment Act Amendments had been passed in the federal parliament back in March 2022,
KUCHING: More software programmes such as Microsoft programmes will be the main focus of the Institution of Centre of Excellence (Centex) for the digital industry in Sarawak. Its chief executive officer Syeed Mohd Hussein Wan Abdul Rahman shared that it is aligned with the benefits of those platforms that influence
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has become one of the 11 local authorities in Malaysia and the only council in Sarawak to receive the Excellence (five stars) level in Naational Security Protection Special Award 2021. In a statement, MBKS said it was proud and honoured to receive the award
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