Bosses: Four-day week? No way Jose!
KUCHING: Most employers, especially those in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are reluctant and not ready to cut down on present five-day work week to four days. X-FAB Sarawak director of Human Resources Maureen Labarge noted that the work-from-home (WFH) concept was not feasible for certain job tasks. Recalling the WFH concept at the height […]
Booths at 15th PBB Convention at BCCK on June 17
E-Preneurs now open to all
KUCHING: Small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) have been invited to register themselves in the E-Preneurs platform to market their products even more broadly. According to its spokesperson Aina Azizah, the said platform is a State Women and Family Department’s (JWKS) initiative and is open to the local community free of charge. “This platform will not […]
Innovation ecosystem a major driver of nation’s growth
KUCHING: The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has identified the innovation ecosystem as one of the major drivers of the nation’s growth. “We recognise that efforts from academia alone is insufficient nor effective, henceforth the need for involvement from the quadruple helix – academia, industry, government and community. It is necessary for the four stakeholders […]
Re-consider implementation of minimum wage
PADAWAN: The government should re-consider the decision to increase the minimum wage of RM1,500 which will take effect in May. Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin said the implementation would burden some small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those who have just started their businesses. Moreover, he said the country as well […]
Young entrepreneurs urged to take up financial assistance
KUCHING: More youth involvement in entrepreneurship will further empower Sarawak’s economy which is heading towards digitisation. Hence the reason why the state government is giving them the opportunity via the Youth Entrepreneur Setup (YES) and Financing Programme. “The main objective of this programme is to disseminate information regarding microfinance loan assistance programmes offered by Bank […]
Ministry officers told to be committed to their jobs
KUCHING: Officers in the Ministry of International Trade & Industry, Industrial Terminal & Entrepreneur Development Sarawak (MINTRED) are urged to be strongly committed to their jobs so that projects planned by their ministry can be implemented successfully. “The ministry must constantly improve the ease of doing business in the state and make Sarawak a destination […]
Take advantage of BKSS 8.0, traders told
MUKAH: Traders must not waste the opportunity provided by the Sarawak Government via the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0. Tellian Assemblyman Royston Valentine, all groups including small and medium-sized industry (SME) traders must therefore be more creative and innovative in making business improvements. “BKSS 8.0 is to provide benefit to small and medium traders, […]
Provide correct info to avoid delay, SMEs told
KUCHING: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro enterprises should provide correct and complete information when applying for assistance or grants under Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) to prevent delays in the disbursement of funds. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it was important for applicants to ensure that the […]
Aid to help ease cash flows of many families
KUCHING: The practical aid measures included under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0 package would benefit people from all walks of life and help ease the cash flow of many families. “It is indeed great news for Sarawakians in general, especially the discounts on water and electricity bills now being extended until June this […]
