KUCHING: To strengthen security and prevent ‘tikus’ (illegal immigrants) from entering, the Sarawak government wants the number of border posts to be upgraded and increased within the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is ready to work with the federal government to develop
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is exploring new technology such as the use of giant construction 3D printers as alternative methods to build houses and complexes. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state wants to have a new approach for the building industry. “I have sent
KUCHING: Sarawak’s corporate figure, Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah, has been appointed as an independent and non-executive director of Ancom Logistics Berhad. According to a report by MarketScreener.com, a leading financial news website, the 64-year-old who was the former chief executive officer (CEO) of the Bintulu Port Holdings Group was appointed to
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) will supply more units of Raspberry Pi devices to primary schools. Its Minister Datuk Roland Sagah said his ministry is working on a mechanism to provide the additional units. “Since 2021, the ministry has provided over
KUCHING: A contribution totalling RM10,100 was presented to 101 orphans and individuals with disabilities from 13 villages within the Darul Hana project area here. The ‘Sumbangan Hari Raya’ donation by Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) was presented by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia on Tuesday (Apr 11). The courtesy visit was led by MAG Airline Business chief executive officer (CEO) Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi. Ahmad Luqman said
KUCHING: The first meeting of the second session of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly’s (DUN) will be held on May 15 to 24. According to an official letter to members of the DUN which was sighted by New Sarawak Tribune, the DUN sitting will be declared open by Head
KUCHING: Datuk Dr Lulie Melling has been re-elected as the president of the Malaysian Peat Society (MPS) for the 2023-2025 term. She was re-elected during the 13th annual general meeting (AGM) of the Malaysian Peat Society (MPS) on April 8. Dr Lulie will be assisted by vice president David Chia
KUCHING: Ramadan bazaar traders in the state have been encouraged to introduce and offer reasonably priced Rahmah menu to consumers. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) secretary-general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof said the provision of Rahmah menu could help the less fortunate to buy meals at affordable
KUCHING: Could Sarawak be the next potential destination for caravan or motorhome enthusiasts? Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah thinks there is potential for this form of tourism, and his ministry is exploring the feasibility of the idea. “I can see that
