Monday, 16 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Queen officiates at opening of Juma’ani Pavilion

KUCHING: Her Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah officiated at  the opening of Juma’ani Pavilion at Vista Tunku Petra Jaya, near here. The queen’s arrival at 8.14 pm on Wednesday was welcomed by the Premier’s wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar

First fashion hub in Borneo

KUCHING: Juma’ani Pavilion is the first fashion hub and a leading one-stop fashion centre in Borneo, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. It also serves as a training centre for talented young local fashion designers who go on to become successful entrepreneurs in the field of

Sarawak fashion industry goes global

KUCHING: Centexs Commercial has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with seven strategic figures in conjunction with the launch of Juma’ani Pavilion on Dec 7. Among the strategic partners are the famous fashion designer Professor Datuk Dr Jimmy Choo; Jeny Tjahyawati Academy; Danapuri (services and marketing); Halal Street UK; Sarawak

11 deaths due to rabies out of 14 cases as of Dec 6

KUCHING: As of Dec 6, Sarawak reported a total of 14 rabies cases among residents, 11 of which resulted in fatalities. Sarawak Health Department (JKNS) director Dr Ooi Choo Huck said one of the cases involved a 60-year-old man believed to have come into contact with dog carcasses infected with

Over RM20mil to upgrade village lanes in Kota Samarahan

KUCHING: More than RM20mil in allocations have been approved by the Samarahan Regional Integrated Development Agency (IRSDA) to upgrade village lanes around Kota Samarahan. According to Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang, the project was one of the initiatives presented to the Premier and chairman of IRSDA. “Today, I have asked

Senator lauds salary cut for federal ministers

KUCHING: A Senator has commended federal ministers of the National Unity Government for taking a 20 per cent monthly pay cut in efforts to stabilise the economy. Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim also praised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for not accepting any salary for the post of Prime Minister or

Use money saved to help the poor

KUCHING: The new federal government has agreed to cut the monthly salary of ministers by 20 per cent. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision reflected the Cabinet members’ concern for the problems faced by the people now. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to few people for their thoughts

COVID-19 update: S’wak records 916 new cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 916 COVID-19 cases during the 48th epidemiology (epid) week, a slight decrease compared to 1,046 cases during the 47th epid week. Of the 916 cases, 884 were in categories one and two, while 32 cases were in categories three, four, and five. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee

Govt to ensure local workers for high-tech industry

KUCHING: The state government will continue to ensure the needs of high-tech industry are met by local workers. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah who gave this assurance said this was why attention was being given to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). “The state government

AmBank reports strong results H1FY23

KUCHING: AmBank Group on today (Dec 1) announced its financial results for the period ended Sept 30, 2022 (H1FY23). The group’s net profit after tax and minority interests (PATMI) grew 20.8 per cent YoY (Year on Year) to RM854.6mil. The group delivered a total income of RM2,346.5mil. NII grew by