Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Mambong coffee cultivation to grow; Sarawak brand next

SIBURAN: Plans are afoot to develop large scale coffee cultivation in Mambong to generate more income for the people. Its assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said locations have been identified for the planting of coffee trees. “We want to grow coffee on a large scale and we identified Kampung Jambu and

RM27.12 mln for socio economic projects in Song

THE Sarawak government has allocated RM27.12 million to implement various socio economic projects in Song under the 12th Malaysia Plan. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this includes RM24.9 million for 116 projects the under Rural Transformation Project (RTP). “Another RM1 million has

Senate President Mutang Tagal passes away at age 70

KUCHING: Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal passed away today at 11.46 am. He was 70. According to the Office of the Senate, Mutang died at the National Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur. He had been undergoing treatment at the heart institute after falling ill during a working trip to Azerbaijan on

RM1.4 mln for councils to achieve the SDG targets

THE Sarawak government has approved RM1.4 million to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets. Deputy Minister of Public Health and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the ministry is currently engaging with URBANICE Malaysia for the production of the SDGs Roadmap for 25 local authorities. “The SDGs Cities Roadmap

Borneo Highlands Resort set for better days

PADAWAN: A masterplan is believed to be in the works to redevelop and revive Borneo Highlands Resort to its glory days. Chairman of the Borneo Highland Resident Club, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, believed there is a masterplan in the pipeline for the resort to be revived as an attraction for

Omoda E5 electric vehicle launched

KUCHING: The public are invited to experience the future of automotive technology and discover the power of the much-awaited Omoda E5 following the launch of the  Chery’s all-new Electric Vehicle (EV) model here. Starting from today, Chery Kuching Showroom is having a Test-Drive Special Week from March 23 to 28,

Petrosains celebrates 25th anniversary March 1 – 3

KUCHING: Petrosains celebrates its 25th anniversary at Petrosains PlaySmart Kuching from March1 to 3, paying tribute to visitors and communities for their support. Throughout the three-day carnival, Petrosains will hold various activities and workshops for visitors to participate in. Today (Mar 1), more than 100 children accompanied by their parents

SOL Estate show village launched

KUCHING: Exal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd launched its show village for its premier gated and guarded housing estate, SOL Estate near Jalan Batu Kawa yesterday evening (Feb 17). The company’s managing director Albert Kho said the show village consists of four show units for interested buyers as well as the amenities,

Journalist, pilot finally married

KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune deputy chief reporter Sarah Hafizah has tied the knot with Hornbill Skyways pilot Mohd Rozaimie Ramlie today (Feb 17). The couple first met in 2010 when Sarah temporarily attended SMK Green Road before returning to the United Kingdom. In 2016, fate intervened, and they were reintroduced