Gratitude to the state government
KUCHING: There are no words to describe how grateful Hadiah Suhaili from Kpg Semariang was when she received financial assistance under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) from the state government. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune on Wednesday, the 54-year old mother, who worked as a food caterer, said business had been poor for her. […]
120,000 to share RM92 million aid
KUCHING: The state government has approved RM92 million to provide financial aid to 120,000 persons under Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) as they were unintentionally not given the aid in earlier phases of disbursement. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that these individuals in the low income (B40) group had not received […]
Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance pay out
KUCHING: Applicants in the B40 group who have successfully appealed for the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) started receiving their handouts today. The State Economic Plan Unit (EPU) said that the state government is paying out RM1,500 in two phases — to the head of households (KIR Category) and a one-off RM500 to single individuals […]
35,000 disabled registered in state
KUCHING: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which was yesterday, is a day for all as disabilities are part of the human conditions, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Local Government and Housing Minister said over 35,000 persons with disabilities are registered with the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS). “Many are also […]
Courtesy calls on Chief Minister
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Sarawak branch at his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today. The delegation, led by BSN Sarawak director Amri Ahmad, made the visit to provide the latest information on BSN’s collaboration with the Sarawak government in the distribution […]
Power bill discounts extended until December
KUCHING: Electricity bill discounts introduced under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) Package in April this year will be extended until Dec this year. With the extension, Sarawak Energy has deployed a dedicated task force working 24/7 to normalise bills, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Steps will also be taken to […]
Sarawak Cuepacs delighted with 2021 Budget
KUCHING: The Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak has thanked the state government for the recent announcement on special incentives for civil servants. Sarawak Cuepacs president Ahmad Malie described the winding-up speech of the 2021 Sarawak Budget by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as comprehensive, […]
BKSS appeals, new applications to be known Friday
KUCHING: The approval of new applications and appeals for one-off cash aid under the Sarawakku Sayang special aid packages (BKSS) will be announced on Friday, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He explained that appeals and new applications were subjected to a review and verification process. “Approval for the cash aid is […]
CM unveils RM104.84 million for BKSS 4.0
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: The state government has extended several initiatives under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid Package (BKSS) until December this year, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said. He said a total of RM104.84 million will be spent under BKSS 4.0 which extended six previous initiatives along with introducing a […]
Utilities bills discount extended
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: Consumers in Sarawak will continue to enjoy water and electricity bills discounts until December as part of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) package. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said domestic, commercial and industrial consumers will continue to be given a discount of five to 25 percent […]