Wednesday, 19 May 2021 04:31 PM MYT
BY SULOK TAWIE
Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg speaks during a press conference on the enforcement of the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) at Wisma Bapa Malaysia in Petra Jaya, April 19, 2021. Bernama pic
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BINTULU, May 19 Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has given approval for Sarawak to purchase a million doses of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine from China, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg said today.
He said the approval was given in a meeting he had with the prime minister last week.
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In refuting Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng s claims, Gabungan Parti Sarawak Backbenchers Club says the state government has been actively assisting people affected by Covid-19 and has rolled out various types of assistance to cater to different groups. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 15, 2021.
THE Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Backbenchers Club has criticised Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen for questioning whether the state government was withholding Covid-19 aid until closer to the state election.
It said Chong’s statement was aimed at scoring cheap publicity, as the state government has been actively assisting people affected by Covid-19 and has rolled out various types of assistance to cater to different groups through Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang worth over RM3.2 billion.
KUCHING (Feb 3): Sarawak has announced an additional allocation of RM141.7 million for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by Covid-19, under the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS 5.0).
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the additional assistance expected to benefit over 10,000 entrepreneurs in the State, would go towards the existing programmes.
He said under this initiative, an additional RM50 million was for the Sarawak Micro Credit Scheme (SKMS) which provides loans to entrepreneurs.
To facilitate SKMS loan application, he said applicants only need to submit a business permit issued by the municipal council or other local authorities.
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