Moratorium period extended until Dec
KUCHING: The state government has agreed to extend the moratorium period for the Sarawak Micro Credit Scheme (SKMS) from October until December this year. Initially, the state government allowed the postponement of the SKMS repayment for six months from April to October, 2020. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that the move […]
Allowance delay due to administrative process
KUCHING: The delay in payment of allowances to medical health workers is due to the Health Department needing to review the growing list of recipients before submitting it to the Sarawak government. Sarawak Health director Dr Chin Zin Hing said the final recipient list for the allowances provided under Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) was […]
115,450 individuals now listed as B40 Single recipients
KUCHING: Individuals previously listed as B40 singles under the B40 household category of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) programme are no longer eligible for the monthly assistance under this category. In a press statement today (Monday, Aug 3), the Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) said there were complaints from a small number of B40 […]
Second, third phases carried out
FINANCIAL AID BINTULU: The cash payment of the second and third phases of the Cost of Living Aid (BSH), Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) and Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) for the state’s remote areas (no bank account) is being held at various locations here. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib […]
Lee hopes board can expedite approval
KUCHING: The Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak, under its new chairman Lambir assemblyman Ripin Lamat, can now speed up the approval of 252 outstanding applications. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that with Ripin’s appointment, it was important that the CVLB board commence its monthly meeting and execute its functions as there were […]
RM1.5 billion spent on BKSS in three months
KUCHING: The Sarawak government had spent RM1,451.99 million on three phases of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid (BKSS) 2020 programme as at the end of last June to help people in the state who had been economically affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Its Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in a statement today said that so far, […]
Consumers to enjoy water bill discounts
KUCHING: All water consumers in Sarawak are eligible for water bill discounts from April 1 to September 30 to reduce the people’s financial burden amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The bill discounts are on top of the RM5 free water from January 1 under the Sarawakku […]
Heading: 65,000 SMEs receive aid
BKSS 2.0 KUCHING: Some 65,000 registered small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) in the state have received financial assistance of RM1,500 each under the Sarawakku Sayang Assistance Package Aid 2.0 (BKSS 2.0). In disclosing this, Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said, in spite of the efforts to cushion […]
Help for unlicensed traders to register
KUCHING: The task force tasked with business permit and licence registration will continue to be deployed across the state to assist unlicensed women and youth entrepreneurs. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the ministry aimed to register 100 entrepreneurs here. “Through this initiative, we are targeting 50 […]
Comply with govt criteria
Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) has advised all unlicensed hawkers, petty traders, and food stall operators to comply with all the requirements and criteria laid down by government to qualify for the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) aid. SUPP PCB chief and SUPP Kota Sentosa Branch […]