Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Premier to join locals for festive events in Simunjan

SIMUNJAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to join locals here for the Hari Raya gathering and Pre-Gawai event at the Simunjan Mesra Hall on May 20. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris invited his constituents and those around the constituency to attend the programme. Meanwhile, State

Resolve MA63 issues fast, TYT reminds Putrajaya

KUCHING: The unity government has been reminded to resolve matters on Sarawak’s demands in accordance with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report, Sarawak Constitution and Federal Constitution. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud hoped the federal government will continue to implement development projects in

Premier stresses need for tech-savvy graduates

KUCHING: Polytechnics here have been urged to play a role in the digital transformation agenda to maintain competitiveness. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to enable the institution to produce graduates who are technologically competent and versatile. “On the other hand, the government always

Crafts true embodiment of state’s identity and heritage

SARAWAK, with more than 30 ethnic groups, boasts a wealth of cultural heritage which has given rise to a remarkable variety of crafts. Every craft within this collection possesses its own distinct character, significance, and purpose, making them integral to Sarawak’s cultural identity and embodying a rich heritage that has

Convention to signal all is well going forward

KUCHING: The Unity Government National Convention which will take place at the World Trade Centre (WTC) on Sunday (May 14) is seen as a platform to send a strong signal that the present government is united. Political analyst Professor James Chin said the convention, held for the first time, is

New Sarawak Tribune’s Priscilla Tawie wins 10th Anak Sarawak Journalism Award

KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune’s very own feature writer, Priscilla Tawie Sulok, won the Journalism Award for Print/Online category at the 10th Anak Sarawak Awards. She won for her article titled ‘Storytelling at its Finest’, which was published in February of this year. “I’m extremely honoured to be able to hold this award.

Sarawak requires more hotels, centres due to high demand for business events

KUCHING: Business event planners have been urged to continue designing programmes that enable meaningful encounters and create an environment of participation for their delegates. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said industry suppliers must also continue designing initiatives that support a planner’s sustainability

Premier: Continue capitalising on Borneo’s untapped potential

KUCHING: Sarawak must continue to capitalise on the untapped potential of Borneo and secure opportunities ahead of competitors in order to establish itself as Borneo’s trade capital. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said legacy impact is going to be more important than ever in

Sarawak targets to become first legacy capital for business events in M’sia, Borneo

KUCHING: Sarawak will target and prioritise business event topics that fall within the six key economic and seven enabling sectors of the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. The six key economic sectors of the PCDS 2030 are manufacturing, mining, agriculture, forestry, tourism, and services, while the seven enabling sectors of the

Change business events from having tourism impact to securing capital

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for a shift in the way business events are being hosted in Sarawak. He said the traditional narrative is that business events create tourism impact; therefore, through them, international delegates will come and spend their money in Sarawak. “Therefore, we