BY JAMES WONG SARAWAK athletes have made their mark at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, bringing home a total of five gold, eight silver, and 10 bronze medals. Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah extended his heartfelt congratulations to the athletes for
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Imperial Hotel here recently held its annual fire drill exercise in collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (MFRD), Royal Malaysian Police (RMP), and Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). In a press release, the drill aimed to enhance safety measures and the readiness of
The proposal to build a railway linking Sarawak-Kalimantan requires high-level discussions between Malaysian and Indonesian governments. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin stated that his ministry is aware of the proposal made by Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim, during the State Legislative Assembly session. Meanwhile, the ministry is also
A poll is underway on Twitter regarding the New Tobacco Products and Smoking Control Bill. The Health Ministry (MOH), through its official Facebook page, urges Malaysians to participate in the poll to promote better health for future generations. Among the matters being voted on is the proposal to present a
The arrival of 1.3 million tourists to Sarawak between January and April this year generated earnings of RM3.27 billion, according to Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Sarawak aims to attract 3 million tourists this year with prospects of generating earnings of up
Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said the government is implementing the 2023 Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for the Kaamatan and Gawai festivals this year. He explained that the scheme involved eight types of goods for the period of May 27 to
BY JAMES WONG THE Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is looking to host 78 business events worth RM377.7 million in total economic impact through Business Events Sarawak this year. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said these events are projected to generate RM205 million in delegate
KUCHING: There has been a drastic decrease in workplace fatality cases involving various sectors in Sarawak over the past five years. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Sarawak director, Ir Dr Nor Halim Hasan said a total of 22 fatalities were recorded in 2022 and 2021 respectively compared to
KUCHING: Seventeen local youths went through the Sarawak Youth Green Leaders Workshop on biodiversity policy, systems thinking, indigenous persons and local communities, governmental roles, and guidance on running effective environmental education programmes here on May 20 and 21. The programme also included a question-and-answer session with field experts and professionals
BY JAMES WONG KRIAN is a constituency confronted with challenges in terms of infrastructure, connectivity and utilities. Nonetheless, this is no deterrent to its assemblyman Friday Belik. Optimistic and ambitious, he is committed to uplift the condition of his constituency. New Sarawak Tribune: What is your vision for your constituency?
