Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

490 teachers in Sarawak opted for early retirement in last three years

A total of 490 teachers in Sarawak has opted for early retirement in the last three years or 0.004 percent of the total number of teachers in the state. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that the percentage was based on the survey done

Bright future for Sarawak furniture industry

DEPUTY Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan received a courtesy call by a delegation from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex on Monday (May 23). Led by the head of ITB, Dr Imam Santosa, the objective of the courtesy visit is to discuss

Youth express hope in PBB 1828

YOUTH in Satok constituency are looking forward to the establishment of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) new wing – PBB 1828 – to cater for those aged 18 to 28. Sharing their comments on the matter with New Sarawak Tribune, they expressed that they are awaiting for it to be

Development agency for Kuching-Serian proposed

JOHN Ilus (GPS-Bukit Semuja) suggested for the establishment of Kuching Serian Hinterland Development Agency (KUSHDA) to consolidate or enhance further developments for Greater Kuching. He said that the Kuching Serian hinterland stretches from Lundu, Bau, Penrissen, Padawan, and up to Serian, including Balai Ringin. The proposed agency shall consist of

Study underway to elevate Native Court status

A STUDY to structure and upgrade the Native Court is now in the final stages. Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Law and Customs) Jefferson Jamit Unyat said the purpose of this study is to prepare a master plan to transform the Sarawak Native Court into an independent and

Miri Airport needs new terminal

Adam Yii (GPS-Pujut) has called for construction of a new terminal at Miri Airport due to the growing number of passengers. He stated that upgrading is necessary because the current terminal structure is no longer suitable or adequate. “I would like to suggest that a new terminal be built with

Master plan to upgrade Sarawak Native Court

THE Sarawak Government is currently conducting a study to prepare a master plan to upgrade its Native Court, of which the study is already in the final stage. Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Law and Customs) Jefferson Jamit Unyat said that the purpose of the study was to

SUPP, SIDS set up education fund

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), together with Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) is setting up an education fund called the Barbara Mendu Bay Education Fund. SUPP president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the foundation is in honour of the goods work of Barbara Mendu Bay for the

Dr Sim is uncontested SUPP president

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has retained his post uncontested as the president of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) during the party 25th Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) which ended today. Others who retained their post uncontested were Datuk Seri Richard Riot as the deputy president I; Datuk Seri

Panel to look into racial imbalance

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to set up a Cabinet Committee to look into the racial imbalance in the Sarawak and Federal Civil Services. This was the motion passed during Sarawak United People’s Party’s (SUPP) 25th Triennial Delegates Conference 2022 held at the party’s headquarters today. SUPP president