KUCHING: Amidst the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic which affected the health and economy of the world, therein lies hope, said Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee. “In own personal experience, I have met and encountered many generous persons who are willing to
KUCHING: One good thing to come of this year was the appointment of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. He said that despite being harassed and castigated at every turn by his political opponents, Muhyiddin had really saved Malaysia. “He made very good
KUCHING: The social impact of the Covid-19 pandemic would be long-lasting and it is difficult to put a dollar figure on it, said Sarawak Business Federation secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. He said this year would be remembered as an extraordinary year for everyone globally due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
KUCHING: Sarawak Chamber of Bumiputera Entrepreneurs (DUBS) president Datuk Abang Helmi Ikhwan hopes that in the coming year, the government will remain vigilant in containing Covid-19 while simultaneously trying to reduce disruptions to the people’s economic and social life. He said life and livelihood were indeed two difficult aspects to
KUCHING: In the coming new year, the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) looks forward to introducing new opportunities for the Bumiputera business community, especially those in the rural regions. Its president Datuk Leonard Martin Uning said this included bringing more rural Bumiputera businesses into the urban environment such
KUCHING: Fellow at Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Datuk Dr Madeline Berma’s hope for the new year is for Malaysians to be kinder and more understanding. She hoped that people would be more empathetic now that everyone had all gone through the Covid-19 pandemic together. “I hope it will bring Malaysians
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok’s hope for the upcoming new year is that the natural business cycle will come about soon after the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic. He opined that next year’s economic and business outlook for Sarawak and Malaysia
KUCHING: Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Sarawak has proposed that besides Sarawak-born doctors, the Health Ministry (MoH) should also consider giving permanent posts to non-Sarawakian doctors presently serving in the state and who are married to Sarawakians. “These doctors are likely to serve the state in the longer term with such
KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has written to the State Secretary to ask for a meeting to discuss bumiputera participation in various economic sectors. DCCI president Datuk Leonard Martin Uning said they were prepared to work with the state secretary, State Financial Secretary, and the director
various government initiatives KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has requested for more Dayak corporate figures be appointed to the boards of various government-linked bodies and government development business initiatives. “These appointments are a form of capacity-building and prepare them for new business ventures,” said DCCI president
