Saturday, 13 December 2025

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Produce experts in chemistry and hydrogen field

LIMBANG: Sarawak needs experts in the field of chemistry and hydrogen in line with its focus on an economy inclining towards a new form of technology that is based on hydrogen and green energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state had various resources that

Yayasan Sarawak scholarship for three top scorers

LIMBANG: Three top scorer students for Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) 2022 in Limbang here were given the Yayasan Sarawak scholarship. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the scholarship in conjunction with the celebration of the 51st state-level Teacher’s Day 2022 here. He said he was

SK Jalan Ong Tiang Swee upgrading project completed

KUCHING: The expansion and upgrading of the multipurpose auditorium at SK Jalan Ong Tiang Swee here has been completed at a cost of RM107,300, says Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said the project was one of the many funded by his office in the constituency. “This is in

Satok residents excited with business assistance

KUCHING: Local residents of Satok constituency were truly excited and heaved a sigh of relief when receiving assistance to expand their home-based business. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune, a barber Jamal Belia, 31, said with the assistance of salon equipment, he hoped that he could improve more in his business.

PRS Youth chief says aye to giving young blood a chance

KUCHING: There is a need for young blood to serve the people, says Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He said Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had to tap the potential of young, creative, innovative and energetic youths “to make us (GPS) remain relevant besides updating and catch

School road partially done after nine months

BINTULU: A nine-month wait has come to an end with the partial reopening of Jalan Kemena 2 Jalan SMK Baru here. Another portion of the road is still not fully completed, according to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS). But the partial reopening, though long awaited, has also raised concerns,

Programmes to empower women ongoing

KUCHING: Sarawak has consistently introduced programmes and training to empower women to be self-reliant and contribute to the  socio-economic development of the state. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said her ministry’s programmes could help the government to achieve Sarawak’s aspiration to be a

Crucial to support GPS

SIBU: The new members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tamin branch have been urged to give full support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Tamin branch youth chief Councillor Henry Kanyan Vincent Rawing said they should support the four component parties of GPS, namely

Arbitrators call on Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) Malaysia at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on Wednesday. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the delegation was led by the centre’s director, Tan Sri Datuk

Economist urges for delay in sales tax on LVG

KUCHING: The imposition of sales tax on low-value goods (LVG) purchased online should be delayed until the global economy is more stable. It was earlier proposed to be effective 1January 2023. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) economist Dr Jerome Kueh said the domestic sellers who heavily rely on the online platform