Author: Lynch Cowan

Good ties between state and fed govt, CM assures

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has assured that relationships between the state government of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the federal Pakatan Harapan (PH) government are always good. “We are having good relationships, especially in making decisions for the good of our country, and as we

It’s PM’s prerogative which we have to accept: Minos

KUCHING: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has the power and prerogative to appoint Latheefa Beebi Koya as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) new chief commissioner and now what we can do is just to accept it and to see the progress of her service, said political observer, Datuk Peter

Commitment to work makes Latheefa qualified: Baru Bian

KUCHING: Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian said the newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Beebi Koya’s   commitment to her duties and services qualified her for the appointment and in making MACC to be more effective. “There are many ministers who do not have any experience heading ministries

PH wants Kuching to host this year’s Malaysia Day do

KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) will recommend at the forthcoming cabinet meeting that this year’s national-level Malaysia Day celebration on September 16 be held in Kuching City, revealed Pakatan Harapan Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen. “Since last year’s national-level Malaysia Day celebration was held in Sabah, this year, we would like

MP says many missed fountain shows

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) to announce in advance the time of the Darul Hana Musical Fountain shows. The fountain, set on the Sarawak River in front of the State Legislative Assembly, was launched in October, 2018, in conjunction with the

People questioning PH’s transparency

KUCHING: In response to the newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said there were many comments about the appointment of Latheefa Koya and some had negative reactions to it. However, he said that he would not

New MACC chief to bring integrity, professionalism

KUCHING: Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie,  hoped that the appointment of Latheefa Koya as the new Chief Commissioner of Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will bring full integrity and professionalism. Doris when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday said that the prime minister (Tun Dr

KPJ celebrates Ramadan with children of Laman Kaseh home

KUCHING: The management and staff of Kuching Branch KPJ Specialist Hospital celebrated their Ramadan with eighteen children from Laman Kaseh home here yesterday. Founded in 2017 by a non-profit organisation, Laman Kaseh is a home for orphans from poor families. These children are from various races and aged between nine

Swinburne, Proton, NGO help urban poor

KUCHING: The Society for Kuching Urban Poor (SKUP) received various types of food items donated by well-wishers who were involved in the recent “Proton X70 Ramadan Mubarak Give 2019” donation drive organised by Swinburne and PROTON. Among those involved were staff and students of Swinburne University Sarawak, which contributed items

SDNU allocated RM50,000 to organise activities for Dayaks

KUCHING: Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) has been allocated RM50,000 to organise activities that unify the Dayaks, revealed Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Besides maintaining their unity, the Dayaks in Sarawak should live in harmony and peace with people of other races and religions, he added at