PBB takes Rafizi to task over baffling remarks
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has taken exception to scathing remarks made by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Rafizi Ramli on the state of Sarawak and Sabah. Its Deputy Youth Chief, Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the sum of Rafizi’s arguments did not reflect the spirit of equal partnership in Malaysia. Rafizi had in […]
Abang Johari: State’s prudent financial management ensures those affected by COVID-19 assisted
KUCHING: Sarawak is able to provide millions of ringgits in assistance to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to its prudent financial management. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state government under the various aid packages of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS), it […]
Repair of pier by year’s end
KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport has agreed to repair the damage to the pier at the Sarawak River Board Passenger Terminal (LSS) to ensure the safety of ferry users, passengers and river taxi operators. Its minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the work to repair the jetty would start as soon as the tender […]
BKSS 9.0 timely to face rising costs
KUCHING: The announcement of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 9.0 package is very timely, said Senior Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said it reflects the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s constant attention to the concerns of the people. “The announcement of BKSS 9.0 with an allocation of RM1 billion proves that […]
BKSS all about government concern for people
KUCHING: The implementation of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) package reflects a caring and people-centric government. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said due to the prolonged pandemic, everyone is able to see and feel how difficult life is. “Hence, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has […]
5 measures under BKSS 9.0 worth over RM1 bln to benefit Sarawakians
KUCHING: The Sarawak government today announced the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 9.0 package, which is worth more than RM1 billion and includes five measures to help people affected by inflation. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the latest package reflected the government’s concern as, currently, it is a challenging […]
Bako boat operators told to improve services, prioritise safety
BAKO: Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin wants Bako National Park boat operators to improve their services while also prioritising the safety of their clients. “Boat operators must follow all the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) because they are in the business of transporting passengers, both local and foreign, from Bako […]
Looking forward to more aid
KUCHING: Members of the public are looking forward to the announcement of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 9.0. The financial package is expected to be announced soon which will help the people to cope with the increasing of cost of living. Deputy Premier Datuk Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian who revealed this recently said […]
New discount package to be announced soon
SIBU: A new Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) package to extend the discounts on electricity and water bills will be announced soon, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The deputy premier said the extension would continue the discounts offered under BKSS 8.0 which ended on June 30, in view of the rising cost of […]
MBKS hawkers and petty traders receive BKSS
KUCHING: A total of 139 eligible hawkers and petty traders under the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) have received their Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) financial aid on yesterday (July 8). MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the financial aid was distributed to them in cash form as the recipients do not have any […]