Saturday, 21 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Lo has high hopes for PM Anwar

KUCHING: High hopes are directed towards Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to fulfil and restore the rights of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has pointed out that Sarawak has been working well with the federal government, and currently the situation has been really

Premier likens Sarawak’s character to the Year of Rabbit

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has likened the year of the rabbit and its special character to Sarawak. Abang Johari describes the animal (rabbit) as having its own character, which he likens to Sarawak. “I believe we will be able to overcome the challenges ahead

Indonesian teen killed in hit-and-run

KUCHING: A female pedestrian was pronounced dead in a hit-and-run incident at Jalan Kuching-Sri Aman around 1am today. According to Serian district police chief DSP Aswandy Anis, the victim, an Indonesian woman aged 19, was walking with a male friend towards Pantu when the accident happened. “After colliding with the

Youths nabbed for riding motorcycles dangerously

SIBU: Two male teenagers were arrested for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on the road during the ‘Op Samseng Jalanan’ here yesterday (Jan 20). The operation, conducted by Sibu Traffic Police Division together with the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Division, was held from 9pm until 3am at Jalan Awang Ramli

Minos: West Malaysia can follow Sarawak’s lead in keeping its unity

KUCHING: West Malaysians can learn about unity from Sarawakians, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. Minos was responding to the comments made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday that West Malaysians can learn from the racial unity that Sarawakians have had for a long time “That was

Satok rep joins DBKU inclusivity event

KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki took part in the inclusivity programme organised by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) today together with the residents of Kampung Temedak. Held at Surau Darul Qarar in Kampung Temedak, some 100 residents from the village attended the event, which included aerobic exercise and communal

Nanta lauds allocation to intensify border security

KUCHING: Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has welcomed the announcement made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to beef up border security. “Currently, the importance of building roads at the border will help strengthen security along the border. “This is not due to the threat of

New laws needed to curb illegal gambling

KUCHING: The disputes and controversial debates on whether online gambling should be banned continue to attract different reactions from the public. Earlier this month, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor announced that he would ban gambling in his state. Several days later, Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri

Tribune receives CNY goodies

KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune received goodie bags in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration from Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) today(Jan 19). SEB’s corporate communication senior executive Joseph Kaos distributed the goodie bags to chief executive officer (CEO) of New Sarawak Tribune Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir. The goody bags were

Sarawak expects rapid increase in tourists

MIRI: Sarawak aims to attract three million arrivals and RM7.25 billion in tourism receipts this year. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said Sarawak surpassed its target of 1.8 million visitors last year, recording more than two million visitor arrivals. He said that the