KUCHING: The Sarawak government and the Fujian Provincial Department of Cultural and Tourism, China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen tourism, culture, and arts cooperation between the two regions. In a press statement, the MoU was signed by Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri
KUCHING: Datuk Peter Minos has expressed concern over the recent spate of crimes here, saying that two robberies within two weeks have left residents feeling unsafe. The political observer said that the robberies, as well as other crimes, have raised concerns about the overall state of law and order in
KUCHING: Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) Sarawak chairman Jeffery Ngui has launched an innovative initiative called ‘Misi Turun Kerja’, which seeks to support small business owners and traders in the local community. Ngui will be working as an employee for a day, without any remuneration, to assist local entrepreneurs in
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Special Needs Excellence Centre (SNEC) trainers play a role in developing people with disabilities towards independent living. Sarawak Social Welfare Department director Adana Jed said the centre would provide rehabilitation services, including medical treatment and vocational training. With conducive services being provided, they can become more productive while
PUSA: The federal and state governments are committed to upgrading rundown schools in the state to ensure that students receive quality education. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor stated that the government will prioritise the improvement of dilapidated schools, including those in his constituency, and allocate funds for this purpose from
KUCHING: After 54 years of separation, Jenny Banah Kumari, is on a quest to find her biological parents. The New Sarawak Tribune reached out to the 54-year-old woman to help in her search, hoping that someone will recognise the details of her story and help her piece together her past.
KUCHING: Special open interviews will be held to hire locals, especially those living in the Baleh area, for the Baleh Dam project on June 12-13. The interviews, held by the Labour Department in conjunction with the Social Security Organisation (Socso) will also invite employers who are currently working on the
SERIAN: A fishing competition organised by the Serian Parliamentary Service Centre at Danu Leort of Leort Cottage in Kampung Pichin attracted 161 participants. The event, which ran from 4 pm to 6 pm yesterday (May 7), offered a first prize cash of RM150, RM100 (2nd place) , and RM50 (3rd
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has called for a joint effort to combat the deadly rabies through a campaign which begins today (May 8). Nine cases of rabies were recorded within just two days, raising an alarm among the community. Wee shared his concerns
Schools should use appropriate channels when requesting funding, said Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem. According to the Serian Member of Parliament (MP), for that purpose, the relevant schools should submit a formal request letter to their district education office (PPD), which will subsequently be forwarded to the state Education Department (JPN). Additionally,