KUCHING: Sarawak’s business community has raised concerns over high foreign worker costs and diesel subsidy challenges.
The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) raised the concerns in a Memorandum on Current Issues presented to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a courtesy visit at Sri Pertiwi Complex here on Tuesday.
The memorandum focused on three key issues: the high costs imposed under the Foreign Workers Transformation Approach, challenges arising from the implementation of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) diesel subsidy mechanism, and the growing threat of illegal gambling and drug abuse.
ACCCIS also submitted several recommendations aimed at reducing business costs, strengthening business competitiveness and supporting sustainable economic growth in Sarawak.
The meeting included discussions and exchanges of views on the issues affecting businesses in the state.
ACCCIS thanked the Sarawak government for its continued commitment to economic development and the Premier for his willingness to listen to the concerns and views of the business community.
The chamber reaffirmed its support for the state government’s development agenda and expressed its intention to continue working closely with the government to foster a more conducive business environment and support Sarawak’s long-term prosperity.
The ACCCIS delegation comprised president Kong Chiong Ung, vice-presidents Datuk Tan Jit Kee and Datuk Wee Kok Hui, secretary-general Datuk Chai Voon Tok, deputy secretary-general Andy Yek Hock Siang, treasurer Noel Yek Nae Shiuan, council member Ling Kie King, and Bintulu CCCI committee member Jacky Yong Ka Yein.
