KUCHING: Sugar prices might soon be on the rise. Malaysian Academy of Science fellow Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said that market discussions point towards a likely increase in sugar prices. Speaking to the New Sarawak Tribune recently, Madeline noted that due to sugar’s popularity among Malaysians, it’s a prime candidate
KUCHING: The increase in service tax from 6 percent to 8 percent is expected to raise prices and may have a dampening effect on domestic economic growth, according to Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “The luxury tax, ranging from 5 percent to 10 percent, affects local residents only and could slow
KUCHING: Asia for Animals (AFA) has been advised to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their research and data analysis to enhance future policy-making decisions related to climate change. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr. Sim Kui Hian suggested that AFA and other organisations explore the potential of AI to help address
KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan has urged the management of MYAirline to respond to customer inquiries immediately either by email or a press statement. Kho said she had received a few inquiries last Thursday morning from affected passengers whose flights were cancelled by MYAirline
KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak and Special Affairs), Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong led the Malaysian delegation to attend the 11th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management, 19th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Asean Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) and related
KUCHING: Three Indonesian and four Sarawakian bands are expected to serenade an expected crowd of 10,000 to 15,000 at the ‘BORNEO SARXINDO CONCERT’. ‘BORNEO SARXINDO CONCERT’ is organised by HNE UNITE LEGACY and is scheduled to take place at the Sarawak Cultural Village on Dec 1 and 2. Popular Indonesian
KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) collaborated with Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) Sarawak Chapter, Sinisana Technologies and Origo Eco to conduct a talk on information technology (IT) and sustainability. According to a press release issued by SDEC on today (Oct 12), the talk was a landmark event that brought
KUCHING : Two male suspects have admitted to committing more cable theft cases since June 2023. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the two local men, aged between 22 and 38 years old, were arrested on Oct 3 at 4.30 am at the side of Jalan Reservoir on suspicion
KUCHING: A 61-year-old woman was killed in a road accident along Jalan Lundu-Sematan, near the Biawak junction. Lundu district police chief DSP Damataries Lautin reported that the victim’s husband was seriously injured in the accident. “It is believed that at the time of the incident, the victim and her husband
KUCHING: Anugerah Seni Budaya Sarawak (ASBS) 2023 serves as a platform that produces a community that cultivates art and produce new talents to further develop cultural arts in Sarawak. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the ASBS 2023 is a synergy