KUCHING: Belle Sisoski, a talented musician, continues to dominate the Commonwealth Song Contest (CSC) with her captivating entry, ‘Stop Your Games’. Out of the 56 Commonwealth countries, this 17-year-old Chinese producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Kuching, but currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, has secured her position as one of
KUCHING: A gathering of nearly 100 riders dressed in their elegant dapper gear and atop their classic and vintage motorcycles will be taking to the city’s main roads for the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) today (May 21). The event, organised by Rogue Squadron Motorcycle Crew (RSMC), is part of
The percentage of premium rates imposed on the ownership of government land for commercial, industrial, and residential use depends on the location of the land. Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh said that in major areas such as Kuching, Batu Kitang, Padawan, Samarahan, Serian,
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) is keeping a close watch over the reselling of British rock band Coldplay concert tickets at exorbitant prices by scalpers. Its minister Fahmi Fadzil said that the ministry, together with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and the Malaysian
THE Sarawak government has received a total of 594 applications for the Individual Temporary Document without Citizenship (DSITKS) documents as of May 2. Minister of Welfare, Early Childhood, Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the Premier has presented the DSITKS certificates to 44 recipients as of March 16.
THE Sarawak government has recommended to the Ministry of Health (MoH) that it be given autonomy to address healthcare shortcomings in the state. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the devolution of power to the state will enable
APART from the ongoing infrastructure development that is taking place, Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi also strives to bring more tourism activities to the area. Moreover, preparations are also underway for Balingian to be upgraded to a full district. New Sarawak Tribune: What is your vision for the Balingian constituency?
The Sarawak Craft Council is set to elevate the prominence of Sarawak’s crafts on the global stage. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said that this initiative reaffirms the Sarawak government’s dedication to promoting the state’s rich cultural heritage and establishing itself as a premier craft destination worldwide. “As
IT is timely for the Sarawak government to set up the Sarawak Craft Council to add value to art and craft products produced by artisans in the state. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah saw the
FOUR initiatives have been outlined under the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 to increase the capacity of the ports under the jurisdiction of the Sarawak government. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi said among the initiatives are to have efficient port services, a southern terminal, Senari
