KUCHING: The state’s business community supports the National Recovery Council’s (NRC) suggestion that the country’s borders should be reopened but says it should be done in stages. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok agreed with the move to set a timeline for the reopening of the borders
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter says it is vital to reopen the country’s borders as soon as possible. Agreeing with the National Recovery Council’s (NRC) suggestion to reopen borders in stages, Sarawak Matta chairman Oscar Choo said setting up a definite timeline would
KUCHING: The passing of Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (PEKEMA) Sarawak branch president Tan Sri Abang Khalid Abang Marzuki is a huge loss to his family members, the business community as well as the public at large. His niece, Irma Osman said, “He is going to be
MARUDI: Residents in Marudi town who were affected by flood recently have received food aid. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Friday (Feb 4), the food aid was sent by Marudi District Disaster Management Committee. The delivery of food aid is channeled through the
THE triumph and joy of welcoming the roll-out of the vaccines must be the only event that gave a ray of hope to the people everywhere in the midst of the pandemic, albeit, with various limitations and disappointments. Otherwise, it would be eminently sensible, I think, if we say that
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has again conveyed his appreciation to the people particularly the Chinese community for their support towards the state government. “As head of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) I must thank the people for returning GPS with a resounding mandate as
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hopes that the Year of the Tiger brings the state prosperity, strength in unity, good health and the courage to weather any difficulties during this time of the pandemic. He said the tiger is a magnificent animal and according
KUCHING: On Feb 1, which is the first day of Chinese New Year (CNY), the Chinese community will welcome the year of the Tiger and say goodbye to the year of the Ox. The Tiger, according to the Chinese zodiac, symbolises great strength, fearlessness, bravery and forcefulness. Therefore, it is
KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune has again received more Chinese New Year (CNY) goodies in conjunction with the CNY celebration. Presenting the CNY goodies was Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo. The goodies that were presented by Soo on Sunday (Jan 30) consisted of assorted cookies, oranges as well
KUCHING: Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Simon Poh (pic), has urged those celebrating the Chinese New Year to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure a safe celebration. He said this was important in view of the current Covid-19 Omicron cases which are on the rise in the country.
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