KUCHING: Another 10 government agencies received 10,050 boxes of ‘Sumbangsih Raya Gawai’ goodies in appreciation of their sacrifices in fighting Covid-19 in the state by the Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS). “This is to recognise their efforts not only during the pandemic, but also the sacrifices they made to
KUCHING: Residents in areas under lockdown can request for food supplies, medical assistance and other needs through the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the department has special squads to deliver food supplies to areas under the enhanced
KUCHING: Food supplies worth RM10,000 have been delivered to residents of Taman Mesra Bako, currently under enhanced movement control order (EMCO), by the Santubong Service Centre. Federal Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he would ensure that the centre provide the best possible assistance
Title: Tengku Noor Zakiah: Malaysia’s Pioneering StockbrokerAuthor: Tan Sri Datuk Paduka Tengku Noor Zakiah Tengku IsmailPublication year: 2019Publisher: MPH Group Publishing Sdn BhdISBN: 9789674155292Price: RM40 The book ‘Tengku Noor Zakiah: Malaysia’s Pioneering Stockbroker’ is a memoir about a woman going through her tough life on a journey to become the
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Mino expressed his satisfaction with the level of adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Samarahan. When contacted by New Sarawak Tribune, he said that residents living within the jurisdiction of MPKS have gotten used to the SOPs and are
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is satisfied with the level of public adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at eateries, hotels and food courts. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said he was happy with restaurants and other eateries offering takeaway for customers. “I am quite happy with
KUCHING: The Ramadan bazaars held during the fasting month have attracted both Muslims and non-Muslims all these years. This time around, these fans of the bazaar are in for a disappointment as the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had announced its cancellation due to the surge in positive Covid-19 cases
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has distributed RM18.3 million in zakat collection to poor families (asnaf) in the state through three programmes, as of April 13. Its general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Nailie said the distributions were done through Program Mengukuhkan Keilmuan, Program Membangunkan Institusi Islam and Program
KUCHING: The public supports the decision of the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to prohibit large gatherings by government and private agencies when breaking the fast at hotels and restaurants. The committee in a statement on Saturday (April 10) said that breaking the fast could be done only by individuals
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Special Council will meet next week to discuss the proposed amendment to Article 160(2) of the Federal Constitution. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chief whip Datuk Sri Fadillah Yusof said the interpretation of ‘federation’ reflected that the constitution based on MA63 referred to Sabah and