Author: Allan Jay

Unimas and ICAS sign MoU on offering accountancy qualifications

KOTA SAMARAHAN: University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) at University House, Unimas in Kota Samarahan yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer Undergraduate in Accountancy and Chartered Accountant (CA) qualifications. Unimas Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said that the

Fire in wood container doused

BINTULU: Pieces of wood inside a container caught fire in a wood factory at Jalan Kidurong here earlier today. The container measuring 12’ by 8’ is used to dry up the pieces of wood. Nine firefighters led by senior fire officer II Mostapha Wasli who were deployed to the location

3rd Mile Recreation Club new committee installed

KUCHING: The new committee of the 3rd Mile Recreation Club of Kuching was formally installed during its 2019 Installation Ceremony Dinner last Saturday night at a leading restaurant in Batu Tiga here. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman who is also Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang attended the event representing

Zumba Fitness Party attracts 100 participants

KUCHING: Some 100 people took part in a two-day Zumba Fitness Party held last weekend as part of the Mental Health Carnival at Vivacity Megamall here. Befrienders Kuching organising committee member and admin director Brandon Lee told New Sarawak Tribune that the two-day event recorded a total of 100 participants.

Missing 68-year-old found alive!

LUNDU: A 68-year-old man who was reported missing in a forest at Kampung Gerunggang, Lundu, has been found – alive! Joseph Basir was found by his daughter around 5.10pm in a weak condition and brought safely home yesterday. According to information gleaned from the victim’s daughter, on April 9 Joseph

Allegations of indiscriminate culling untrue: DCP

KUCHING: All accusations such as entering private properties without permission and the shooting of dogs indiscriminately are not true at all. Deputy Commissioner of the State Police Contingent DCP Datuk Pahlawan Mohd Dzuraidi Ibrahim said in a press statement yesterday that in order to enter the private area, officers must

Fun-filled weekend with UMW Toyota Motor

KUCHING: UMW Toyota Motor Kuching branch is organising a two-day programme, “Vios Family Day” starting April 13 to 14 at UMW Toyota Motors in Jalan Pending, Kuching. The programme, from 9am to 4pm, aims to bring together not just Toyota customers but all customers in Kuching to attend this fun-filled

Put a stop to smuggling activities, says Acryl

KUCHING: Federal Police Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani wants smuggling activities throughout the state stopped. In town for his first official visit to Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) Brigade at Batu Kawa yesterday, Acryl noted how the brigade has been active in

Abang Karim questions sincerity of amendment drafters

KUCHING: The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 which failed on Tuesday to get a two-thirds majority support from among the 222 members of parliament was made in a hurry, said Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “That was partly why it was defeated,” he told

Karim to officiate at first youth engagement programme in Asajaya

KUCHING: Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister and Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is looking forward to launching the first youth engagement programme in his constituency this weekend. The minister will officiate at the programme at Asajaya Sports Complex. “It will start the programme’s tour around 40