Saturday, 21 February 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

DAP MP lauds stimulus package

KUCHING: Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii welcomes the RM250 billion economic stimulus package announced by the Federal government to assist Malaysians affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The DAP parliamentarian said the package covered many different spheres and areas of need, especially direct injection to the poor and the M40 to

No one is left behind

KUCHING: The RM250 billion economic stimulus package announced by the federal government yesterday truly showed that no one is left behind amidst the Covid-19 crisis. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the package announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

Mandatory EPF contributions stoppage shot down

KUCHING: The proposal that private sectors stop mandatory contribution to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) amid the Covid-19 crisis is not appropriate. Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah when asked to comment on Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents’ (Matta) recent statement, said such proposal

This government cares, says Fadillah

KUCHING: The RM250 billion economic stimulus package announced by the federal government clearly shows that the government cares for the people by putting the people’s interest first amid the Covid-19 crisis. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the announcement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is much awaited

Chinese Consulate donates 3,000 face masks to MBKS

KUCHING: The Chinese Consulate here has donated 3,000 face masks to Kuching City South Council (MBKS). Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the masks were for MBKS frontliners and staff carrying out their duties during the Covid-19 crisis. “We are very touched and grateful to the Chinese Consulate here. “We

Firm donates RM2m for virus fight

KUCHING: WTK Group of Companies has donated RM2 million to the state government to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said WTK’s accountant Liu Chee Kiong presented the cheque to State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah

Aid to keep economy moving

KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s Sarawakku Sayang special aid package is to prevent business failure during this bad economic time and also helping Sarawakians in general.  Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was very aware

A good stimulus package: Masing

KUCHING: The Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is a good stimulus package because it focuses on the B40 group. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing said that he was also involved in formulating the aid package. “It is

SWP gives thumbs up to CM

KUCHING: Sarawak Workers Party (SWP) has given the thumbs up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for his announcement of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package to assist those affected by the Covid-19 crisis.  SWP acting deputy president David Munan said although SWP and Gabungan Parti Sarawak

PDP heaps praise on incentives

KUCHING: The RM1.15-billion Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package announced by the state government on Monday should be helpful for mitigating the harmful effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the state’s economy. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Women’s chief Datuk Chiew Yen Chew was hopeful in this respect because the aid package