Monday, 12 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Karuna wins bronze in industry excellence

KUCHING: A web design agency, Karuna (Sarawak) Enterprise, has won the Bronze award in the Medium Domestic Company category at this year’s Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony took place at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) recently. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun

Youth Assembly event on Nov 4

KUCHING: A youth pre-assembly programme, co-organised by Urbanice Malaysia and Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM), in collaboration with other various partners were be held here. The pre-assembly programme to bring together like-minded youth, allowing them to shape and design the Youth Assembly, is scheduled for Nov 4 at Sarawak State

Steering nation towards new growth trajectory

KUCHING: The Budget 2024 is expected to allocate funds to support the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) as it is crucial element within the “MADANI Economy: Empowering the People” framework. Dr Deboshree Ghosh, who is senior lecturer at the School of Law and Governance, Faculty of Business and

MYAirline’s abrupt suspension leaves passengers angry and frustrated

KUCHING: Disappointment, anger and frustration. Those are some of the words expressed by passengers of MYAirline upon receiving the sudden announcement early today (Oct 12) that it has ceased its operations until further notice. Many of these passengers had important travel plans. An observation by New Sarawak Tribune at Kuching

Late Bujang Nor described as friendly and jovial

KUCHING: The late former Sarawak state secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Mohd Nor has been described by Datuk Peter Minos as friendly and jovial. The chairman of Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) remembered him as not only likeable, but also did his job very well for Sarawak. “When I

Irix launches Sarawak’s first internet exchange to enhance digital connectivity

KUCHING: Sarawak’s pioneering telecommunication company, irix Sdn Bhd, has launched the ‘irix’ Internet Exchange, the first internet exchange (IX) in the state. In a press release, irix said with the launch of this platform, it can further enhance digital connectivity and improve the internet experience for Sarawak businesses, communities, government

Consultation with experts before tree removal, says MBKS mayor 

KUCHING: Datuk Wee Hong Seng has stressed that tree removal in areas under the jurisdiction of the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will only be done after consultation with experts. The MBKS mayor added that while cutting down trees is discouraged, it may be necessary for reasons such as the

Talk on Red Bridge at Kampung Seropak

KUCHING: Sarawak Heritage Society will organise a talk on ‘Red Bridge at Kampung Seropak’ at Telang Usan Hotel on Sunday (Oct 22) at 2 pm as part of its Heritage Speakers Series. “There is such a spectacular heritage site — the steel suspension bridge at Kampung Seropak in Bau in

Youths and parents welcome national service revamp

KUCHING: Most youths and parents welcome the federal government’s decision to revamp the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0. Some felt that PLKN has the potential to shape the young generation’s character and prepare them to face a challenging world while improving their productivity. At the same time, others felt