Friday, 1 August 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

GOF border personnel involved in corruption, claims Baru

CORRUPTION is taking place at the Long Bawan/Ba’Kelalan border involving General Operations Force (GOF) personnel, Baru Bian (Ba Kelalan-PSB) claimed in the state legislative assembly on Wednesday. He said there had been numerous complaints about such incidence over the years but no action was taken to plug the problem. Towards

Native status application confusing, need for clarity

THE government has been asked to give more clarity to the application process for native status and also to lower the application fees to a reasonable sum. The call came from Baru Bian (Ba Kelalan-PSB) who said contradictory statements have caused confusion among the native community. “Recently, the Premier said

Speed up long delayed school, Baru urges Putrajaya 

LONG-awaited Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Long Semadoh is now included in plans for new secondary schools, known as Sekolah Model Khas Komprehensif 11 or K11 schools, to cater for primary and secondary years.  Baru Bian (Ba Kelalan-PSB) said a survey form has been circulated asking for the views of residents

Third day of DUN sitting runs smoothly

THE third day of the second session of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today (Nov 22) ran smoothly.  The sitting started at around 9 am with elected representatives from across the state converging at the DUN complex, Petra Jaya here.  The session began with a prayer in

Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana reflects on two years of service

This coming Dec 18 will mark the second year in service for Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana.  Coming from a humble background and without political influence, he mentioned that it still feels surreal to be given the chance to serve the rakyat (people).  Below is an excerpt from New Sarawak Tribune’s

130 traders in Daro receive RM5 mln from entrepreneurial aid scheme

A TOTAL of 130 entrepreneurs in Daro have benefited from the government’s entrepreneurial assistance amounting to RM5.02 million. Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry, and Investment Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh enhance the business community’s capacity post-Covid-19, his ministry has been assigned to lead the implementation of the Business Empowerment and

Multi-billion ringgit FDI for Sarawak’s hydrogen projects

THE Sarawak government has recorded several Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) related to proposed hydrogen projects in Sarawak Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said two hydrogen projects are currently being undertaken by SEDC Energy at the Petchem Industrial Park in Bintulu. “SEDC Energy is

UKAS monitoring Talikhidmat Call Centre operators

THE performance of Talikhidmat Call Centre operators and the respective agencies in resolving cases are monitored closely by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) which comes under the Department of the Premier of Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said for

A commitment to efficient administration

KUCHING: The passing of the Sarawak Ombudsman Bill, 2023 marks a historic day for Sarawak as it crafts and enacts its own Ombudsman law, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah said this also portrays Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) unwavering commitment to upholding efficient government administration

No political influence assured

THERE will be no political influence that can be exerted under Sarawak Ombudsman Ordinance that will interfere with investigations of a complaint. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the Sarawak government respects the concept of separation of powers and the importance for the Sarawak Ombudsman to be independent for it