KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) has launched Sarawak Islamic Services (Kiswa) to improve the delivery of its services. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the new system is necessary to complement the state government’s digital economy initiative.
LICENCE REQUIREMENT KUCHING: The need for all productions of films and recordings to apply for a licence before filming is viewed as a burden to the creative industry players. Several people interviewed by New Sarawak Tribune have expressed their concern over the issue, adding that the requirement will only restrict
KUCHING: It is only right for any law to be enforced, said Malaysian Press Institute chief executive officer Datuk Dr Chamil Wariya. He was referring to Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah’s recent statement that all productions of films and recordings must apply for a licence before filming. The
KUCHING: It is time for Sarawak to set up its own Sarawak Medical Council (SMC), says Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. He agrees with Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who recently proposed that a separate body to register and regulate medical practice
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded four new positive Covid-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total number of positive cases in the state to 632. According to Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), all the four cases were recorded in Kuching. Three of the cases were close contacts to active clusters. “The first case is
SERIAN: Seroban Bridge which costs RM500,000, is expected to be completed on Oct 9 this year. Village chief George Joseph Dandu said, “We are thankful to the state government for approving the project. “When completed, it will be like a dream come true for the people here, especially those who
SELANGAU: Victims of a longhouse fire here received relief assistance worth RM18,000 from Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai on Monday (July 20). The assistance was handed over by the assistant minister himself when visiting the fire victims of Rh Lanting Depong, Nanga Gun in Ulu
KUCHING: The recognition of Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) will boost Malaysia’s human capital and diplomatic ties with other countries. In pointing this out, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chief Sim Kiang Chiok said Sarawak recognised UEC because it helped to stop brain drain. “Most international universities recognise UEC
KUCHING: The crown flag is not a colonial flag, clarified Parti Aspirasi president Lina Soo. She was referring to a historical flag bearing the crown which invited criticisms by some people who described it as a colonial flag and thus, was not suitable for Sarawak Day on July 22. Soo
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) would like parents/guardians to encourage their children/charges to wear face masks in schools. KGBS president Ahmad Malie said although the government had not made wearing of face masks compulsory, it was not prohibited either. “KGBS welcomed the government’s decision to not make it an