Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Eight finalists in Goddess of Gates contest

KUCHING: Eight finalists will be vying for the Goddess of Gates 2019 beauty contest title. They are Brenda Phua, 22, Evita Grave Simon, 22, Stephanie Audrey John, 25, Stephanie Ejat, 25, Nayomee Nilmini, 24, Agnes Lau, 26, Jasmine Lai, 24, and Michelle Stevenson, 24. They will compete in the final

Organise more STEM activities, state govt urged

KUCHING: Teachers are hoping that the state government will organised more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) related activities for students. This view was gathered by New Sarawak Tribune from several teachers and students from different schools during the Drone and Robotic Explore (Drobotex) Challenge and Young Makers Champion and

We are not there yet

Sarawak will no longer be one of 13 states, but let’s wait for the amendment: Chief Minister KUCHING:  Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari had to sooth Sarawakians today. Apparently, so many Sarawakians could not seem to wait to have Sarawak made an equal partner in modern Malaysia. Sarawak netizens

Master science and technology, youths urged

KUCHING: Youths in the state are urged to focus on the science and technology fields. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg mentioned that when the youths are able to master the two fields they could help the state government to transform the state’s natural resources into high quality

Most employers look at English proficiency

KUCHING: The reason many graduates are unemployed today is the lack of English proficiency, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin. The minister said in both the public and private sectors, most employers would want to accept job seekers who are well verse in English language.

Patriots to state govt: Adopt UK’s Barnett formula

KUCHING: The federal government was asked to adopt United Kingdom’s Barnett formula in allocating funds to its respective states. This means the funds are allocated based on the needs of the state. Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) president Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said the government’s intention to change Article 1

NZ used to be a peaceful country, shocked NGO head says

KUCHING: Head of International Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad Marican said he is saddened by the mass shooting in New Zealand. In a text message send to New Sarawak Tribune today, Mustapha said he was shocked by the incident because he considered New Zealand a safe place to

New monastery to be completed by mid-2020

KUCHING: The city will see another beautiful religious landmark after the completion of the Poh Ka Buddhist Temple’s new monastery. The new monastery is situated just next to its 130-year-old wooden temple at No 2222, Jalan Upland, Simpang Tiga here. The temple’s treasurer, Law Kin Hin, said the construction of

I’ll propose bigger fund for Unifor, says Dr Sim

KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said he will suggest to the state government to increase its fund under the Unit for Other Religion (Unifor). He said now that the state has its source of income from the five percent sales tax on petroleum products,

NGO: You can play part in tackling terrorism

KUCHING: The Malaysian government is urged to launch a campaign against terrorism to ensure every citizen is aware of possible terrorist activities. Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman Datuk John Lau stressed this in response to the arrest of three suspects in Serian linked to the Ansar Al-Shariah Al-Tunisia terrorist