Bumi chambers seek clarity on 30 per cent allocation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s bumiputera business chambers want to hear more about government plans to implement the 30 per cent allocation for bumiputeras in various sectors, especially infrastructure development “This is because we feel like we are still being left behind, there are things going on in our midst that we are unaware of,” said their Steering […]
“Panggau Dayak” twin towers project expects to complete by December
KUCHING: The Construction of the nine- storey high “Panggau Dayak” twin towers project is on course for completion by end of December this year. Its chairman and Sarawak deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said this after visiting the site at Ong Tiang Swee Road here today. He said the project, on a two-hectare site, […]
Chambers wants all MPs to support Amendment Bill
KUCHING: Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) hopes that all MPs, irrespective of their political affiliations, will support the Amendment Bill on Article 161A of the Federal Constitution. DCCI also hopes for the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to simultaneously amend the Sarawak Interpretation Ordinance accordingly. “The announcement by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang […]
Dayak chamber lauds 2022 Budget
KUCHING: The 2022 State Budget’s emphasis on economic recovery has been commended by Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) supreme council member Marichelle Livan Lah, who opines that this is the direction to work towards. “When going through the 2022 State Budget, what caught my attention was the facilitation of business recovery under Strategic […]
Call for specific and special financial allocation for Dayak community
KUCHING: It is hoped that the prime minister will provide under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) specific and special financial allocation for the Dayak community towards enhancing their socioeconomic and educational participation within the Malaysian society, says the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). “In this way, the special rights and status accorded to […]
GPS govt caring to SMEs
KUCHING: The special one-off financial aid of RM10,000 for active businesses registered in Sarawak provided under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0 package shows that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is caring and was sympathetic to the plight of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In saying this, Dayak Chamber of Commerce and […]
Adjust SOP for Phase 3
KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is looking forward to the further reopening of business activities and easing of restrictions as Sarawak move into Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). DCCI secretary-general Libat Langub noted that while DCCI welcomed the prime minister’s recent announcement, there were mixed feelings given the […]
Vaccinations for plantation sector — DCCI supports state govt’s plan
KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) fully supports the state government’s plan to rollout vaccinations for the plantation sector soon. “This is one of the key sectors which generates revenue and income for the state as well as creates job opportunities, especially for the rural areas,” its treasurer-general Bell Bernard Aggan said […]
National Recovery Plan will enable businesses plan ahead
KUCHING: With the National Recovery Plan (NRP) at least business organisations can strategise and plan for the short, medium, and long term, said Bell Bernard Aggan. The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) treasurer-general expressed full agreement to the NRP announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday. “It shows that the […]
Focus on private homes and places
KUCHING: The government should focus on gatherings occurring within private homes and locations instead of reducing operation hours in all sectors to curb the spread of Covid-19. This was pointed out by Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) supreme council member, Marichelle Livan Lah. She said reduced operation hours would hurt the already deteriorating […]