Author: Jacintha Jolene

F6 gas production set to rake in RM50m in sales tax

KUCHING: An expected gas production of 150 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d) at the F6 field offshore Bintulu is projected to generate an impressive revenue of approximately RM2.76 million per day. “This, in turn, will translate to a substantial contribution to the Sarawak government’s coffers through sales tax

Brooke Dockyard museum to open by year-end

KUCHING: The Brooke Dockyard Industrial Heritage Museum has reached 86 per cent completion and is scheduled to open by the end of this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the upgrading and improvement works at Brooke Dockyard were among the matters proposed when he served as the

Premier tight-lipped on acquiring bigger stake in bank

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is tight-lipped about whether the Sarawak government will acquire an additional stake in Affin Bank Berhad. “I dare not comment because Affin is a listed company,” he told reporters after a walkabout at the Brooke Dockyard Industrial Heritage Museum here

BHSB awarded RM400 million structure works project

KUCHING: Brooke Holdings Sdn Bhd (BHSB) was awarded the fixed offshore structure works for F6 VLAP compression project by Sarawak Shell Berhad, with a contract value of more than RM400 million. The exchange of contract documents for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the project between the two parties

Tengku Hassanal tours Borneo Cultures Museum

KUCHING: During his official visit here today (Jan 16), the Regent of Pahang, Tengku Mahkota Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, explored the Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM). He arrived at approximately 1.10 pm, where he was warmly received by Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports

Affin Bank plans new branch in Lawas

KUCHING: Affin Bank Berhad will expand its footprint with a new branch in Lawas, a move discussed during a recent courtesy visit by the bank’s president and group chief executive officer, Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah Bin Wan Ali, to the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA). In a statement on RECODA’s

Sarawakian teenager wins I Am Model Search International 2024 

Sarawakian Nur Qamarina Syafira was crowned the overall winner of the I Am Model Search International 2024 competition held in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday evening (January 14). TVS reported that the 14-year-old girl shared the spotlight with two other main winners, Yeerul Tbileg Engkhbayar from Mongolia and Russel Jan Comia from

Painted Cave reopens to public

KUCHING: The Painted Cave at Niah National Park, Miri reopened yesterday (Jan 15) to the public following its temporary closure since Jan 13. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said the park’s management had taken swift action in repairing the damaged plankwalks. Previously, it was inaccessible due to damaged plankwalks from Gan

Abang Jo – a sublime study of confident leadership

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is an exemplary figure when it comes to maintaining a positive public relations image. It encompasses the way he presents himself, his attitude, body language, and articulate language. Ahmad Farid Sainuri, an activist with the Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia

Temple bustles with Pongal preparations

KUCHING: Preparations for the Pongal festival at the Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple, located at Jalan Ban Hock here, have proceeded smoothly. A check by New Sarawak Tribune revealed that cleaning work was underway in the temple area for today’s prayer ceremony (Jan 15). Pongal is celebrated on the first day