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
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
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
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
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
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
KUCHING: You can be a hero in the local community to save more lives by donating your blood. By donating a pint of blood which normally consists of 450ml of blood, you are able to save up to three lives. In addition to that, blood donors are able to benefit
KUCHING: The supply of blood is currently at a safe level at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), however there is always a constant need for it. According to the medical officer in charge of the blood donation drive at the hospital, Dr Simon Su, the hospital is able to collect a
KUCHING: The Kuching Car Free Morning programme is back and will take place from 6am to 10 am on Sunday (Feb 6). As such, three main roads in Kuching city will be temporarily closed to commemorate the programme. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report on
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah agrees with the National Recovery Council’s (NRC) proposal to open the country’s borders in stages as soon as possible. The Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister hoped that the government would consider this matter. “We have gone through two years of
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