SERIAN, May 2 – The government is committed to easing the high living cost burden of the people in Sarawak, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Hence the allocation of almost RM300 million in the 2016 budget for standardising goods prices in Sabah and Sarawak with those
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 – The Minimum Wages Order 2016 (MWO 2016) will come into effect July 1 this year, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot. In a statement Monday, the minister said the order would involved all employees in the private sector, regardless of the number of employees they
HONG KONG, May 2 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 31st Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair concluded today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The concurrent 11th Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair (27-30 April) also came to a close at
KUCHING, May 2 – The move to cease providing escorts for former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is appropriate, said Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz. He said the security privilege should have been terminated long ago. “I think it is out of place to provide him
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 – Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Sunday expressed his appreciation to Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, whom he described as having served the nation in the most outstanding manner as the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The Prime Minister said Zeti had led and implemented all
KUCHING, May 2 – A total of 24,604 early voters will be casting their ballots on Tuesday in the 11th Sarawak state election. Election Commission secretary Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh said they comprise police, General Operations Force and military personnel and their spouses. They will be voting at 79 polling centres involving
