Saturday, 28 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Oil planters committed to sustainable practices

KUCHING: The Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (DOPPA) is committed to uphold sustainability in Sarawak as it continues to empower indigenous smallholders and address their crucial concerns. This was through active collaboration with the Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Solidaridad Network through the National Initiatives for Sustainable and Climate

STIDC showcases best practices in planted forest management to delegates

KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) recently welcomed delegates from the Malaysian Panel Manufacture Association (MPMA) on a field visit to showcase the Licence for Planted Forests (LPF/0043) project, highlighting best practices in planted forest management. In a press release on Thursday (Jan 25), STIDC reported that MPMA

Call to improve children’s digital literacy

KUCHING: Digital literacy among children must improve due to the increasing competitiveness in education that is becoming more apparent. The number of children receiving early education before entering primary one in Sarawak showed a 98.85 per cent increase last year. In stating this, Chief Political Secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin

Meticulous, systematic fire chief

KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak chief executive officer (CEO), Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir paid a courtesy call on Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Khirudin Drahman on Monday (Jan 21). During the visit, Jeniri was brought to Khirudin’s office, which he described a gallery. It depicted Khirudin’s collections

Much public anticipation on new Governor’s appointment

KUCHING: The resignation of Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has caused anticipation as well as an air of mystery among the public. Last Friday, the Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has officially submitted his resignation, according to a news report

New school dress code goes down well

KUCHING : The Ministry of Education’s decision to permit pupils to wear school uniforms for only two days a week for the 2024/2025 school session has received positive reactions from school organisations. Beginning this March students can wear school uniforms for two days followed by sports clothes for two days

New school dress code goes down well

KUCHING: The Ministry of Education’s decision to permit pupils to wear school uniforms for only two days a week for the 2024/2025 school session has received positive reactions from school organisations. Beginning this March students can wear school uniforms for two days followed by sports clothes for two days and

Son brings mother’s art to gallery

KUCHING: “It is a dream come true,” were the words of Ken Loh, the son of the late Chong Liew Syn, after successfully displaying his late mother’s artwork titled ‘Hidden Gems: The Life Works of Chong Liew Syn,’ commenced on Friday at the Hoan Gallery, La Promenade Mall. Around 60

Sim: Free tertiary education will set state apart

KUCHING: Free tertiary education in Sarawak from 2026 will set the state apart from the rest of the country. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr.Sim Kui Hian said it will give rise to the emergence of two distinct classes. “Malaysia is heading towards ‘one country’, ‘two classes’ – Sarawakian class and

Staged development for new airport

LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan announced that the construction of a new airport here will proceed in phases. Awang Tengah, who is also the Bukit Sari assemblyman, said that the project requires several preparatory steps, including the relocation of graves and land acquisition. “The airport project