BY GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: The late Datuk Mutang Tagal, remembered for his loyalty and Christian faith, leaves behind a profound legacy that resonates deeply within the Sarawakian community, especially among the Orang Ulu. Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau fondly reminisces about Mutang’s unwavering loyalty, both to his Christian beliefs
FIVE primary schools will be connected to electricity grids which are currently being implemented, namely at SK Nanga Peraran, Pelagus; SK Sungai Tunoh, Baleh; SK Nanga Merit, Belaga; SK Nanga Metah, Baleh; and SK Temenggong Koh, Baleh. These projects are expected to be completed before year end. Deputy Minister of
THE Sarawak government’s policy allows the inheritance of shotguns provided that the firearms have been re-registered and applicants have passed a safety and health screening. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk Jefferson Jamit said the state government only allows shotguns to be inherited from parents
KUCHING: Sarawak has experienced a decrease in the prevalence of underweight children based on the findings of National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) conducted by the Institute for Public Health Malaysia in 2016 and 2022. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the findings
KUCHING: The date for announcing the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results on May 27 is less suitable. President of Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU), Kullin Djayang said the date is less suitable because the date falls on the Monday of the first week of the school holidays. “The Ministry of Education
KUCHING: The Borneo International Water and Wastewater Exhibition and Conference (BIWWEC) 2024 serves as a launching pad for the roadmap to the International Water Association World Water Congress 2028. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the world water congress in 2028 was a result of a
Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen has called on the Sarawak government to relax immigration policies to facilitate the entry of professionals and technical experts into the state. He stressed that Sarawak should leverage its position as a key influencer (kingmaker) in the federal government to advocate for a preferential tax
THE development of Senior Citizen Activity Centres (PAWE) and the KEMAS Community Activity Centre (PKM) at the Belaga resettlement scheme in Sungai Asap is currently in the planning stage. Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam said the Department of Community Development (KEMAS) has
THE budget for both the Ba’Kelalan Health Clinic and Long Semadoh Health Clinic this year has been approved amounting to RM450,000 and RM300,000 respectively for upgrading works under the ‘Projek Klinik Daif’ scheme. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang said the Ministry of Health
OUTSIDE of his political career, Belaga assemblyman Datuk Liwan Lagang unveils several undisclosed qualities and interests. Among them, he showcases a remarkable talent for gardening and traditional folklore songs sung mainly among the Kayan-Kenyah tribes of Sarawak. In an interview with New Sarawak Tribune, Liwan shared insights into his personal