Author: Natasha Jee

Phase Four of Batu Kawah Riverbank Park to open in April

KUCHING: Phase Four of the Batu Kawah Riverbank Park is expected to be completed in April. Deputy Chief Minister and Batu Kawah assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that he was told by Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) deputy secretary Ir Goh Thiam Ho that the project would be

Smooth Valentine’s Day session

KUCHING: The first day of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) special session on Valentine’s Day today went on smoothly. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived at the DUN Complex at around 9am. He was accompanied by his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku

First-term reps pledge development and youth empowerment

KUCHING: Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan is confident that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government can deliver projects particularly in benefiting and subsequently improve the socio-economy of the rural communities in the state. He acknowledged that it is a daunting task in bringing development to the rural areas, but believed that with

Third generation Chinese, Indians should be native: DAP chief

KUCHING: State Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen stressed that the third generation of Chinese, Indians or any race in Sarawak should be regarded as native of the state. With this, he said that he had proposed an amendment to Interpretation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which is going to

Happy Valentine’s Day!

KUCHING: Lovers are expecting another quiet celebration this year in view of COVID-19 pandemic, however many still make an effort to buy their loved one flowers, teddy bears, other cute gifts or arrange for Valentine’s dinner. The New Sarawak Tribune conducted a survey at several vendors selling Valentine’s gifts and

It’s bubuk season again in Miri

MIRI: The season for ‘bubuk’, ‘udang gerangau’ or better known as krill shrimps here is back again. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in news report today (Feb 13), the public have thronged the local fish markets to get the krill shrimps. Krill shrimps are often served as a

TYT to declare open new museum on March 4

KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum – the largest in Malaysia and second largest museum in Southeast Asia after the Singapore National Museum, located in the heart of the city, will be opening its door next month. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hazmah

Vegetables for Valentine’s Day

KUCHING: With Valentine’s Day due tomorrow, love is indeed in the air! Lovers will have planned where to celebrate it and what to buy for their sweethearts. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, red roses are favourites for ladies because the colour red symbolises true love. This Valentine’s Day, you

I will be fair, says Idris

KUCHING: Newly appointed State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang vows to do his utmost best to uphold legislative justice and make reasonable judgement over any issues when presiding over any of the DUN sessions. He said that in discharging his duties during any sitting of the DUN,

82 reps to take their oath

KUCHING: A total of 82 state elected representatives who won in the just concluded state election will be taking their oath before the Speaker on the first day of State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. The First Meeting of the First Session of the 19th DUN sitting will take place from