Author: Natasha Jee

No shortage of basic necessities in Miri

MIRI: There have been no complaints of any shortfall in basic necessity supplies in Miri division. Inspections conducted by officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) found all was well in business premises. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) on Monday (Feb 7),  there

View Sarawak Museum’s numismatic collection virtually

KUCHING: Coins and banknotes enthusiasts can now view the numismatic collection at Sarawak Museum through its virtual exhibition. The exhibition displays the Sarawak Museum’s numismatic collection from the Brunei, British, Brooke, and Japanese eras. Numismatics refers to the collection of currencies, which includes banknotes and coins. According to the Sarawak

Action and Implementation Plan for PCDS 2030 launching today

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will launch the Action and Implementation Plan for the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 today (Feb 7). According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the event is expected to take place at 2.30pm at Borneo Convention Centre

Minister intervenes on behalf of stateless Mohammad Faiz

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development has taken immediate action in reaching out to Mohammad Faiz Mat Daud Abdullah who was reported to have waited for sixteen years to get his citizenship application approved. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the ministry had just

Igan MP presents funds to upgrade mosque

MATU: The Darul Yaqin Mosque in Kampung Sekaan Besar here which has a historical value will continue to be looked after. With that, Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi said that he had presented funds to upgrade the mosque. “The Darul Yaqin Mosque is a heritage building that has a high

MP bristles over VVIP protocols on the road

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has called for a review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols for VVIP (very very important person) escorts on the road. He stressed there has to be clearer and safer protocols when it comes to traffic control involving VVIP escorts and entourage

Chicken or egg? Poultry farms in a flap

KUCHING: A recent government move to provide for cheaper chicken eggs in the market sadly had a reverse effect which ultimately led to supply shortages in the state since last month. According to a reliable source from the poultry industry who spoke to New Sarawak Tribune,  the poultry farms were

Satok leaders get appointment letters

KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki presented letters of appointment and extension letters to the community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) for Satok constituency on Friday (Feb 4). The ceremony which took place at the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok Service Centre was carried out smoothly and in compliance

No panic buying of chicken eggs in Kuching

KUCHING: There is so far no panic buying of chicken eggs in the city following reports of the shortage of chicken eggs in Sarawak. A check by New Sarawak Tribune at several local supermarkets found that the situation here was still under control. According to a supermarket staff who preferred

Start living with the virus safely, urges Dr Sim

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been reminded to be on alert and prepare for a possible surge in Covid-19 Omicron cases in the state. The reminder comes from Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian after the country saw the number of cases increasing to 7,234  cases on Friday (Feb