KUCHING: The appearance of a large cross-like water formation at the Bung Bratak waterfall, or ‘ribuan nowang’ in Bidayuh, has attracted the interest of many Christian trekkers and visitors to the site. Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said that when he was alerted of the cross,
KUCHING: There was no new positive Covid-19 case today (Sept 25), which means the total number in the state remains at 703. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement, said that there were no new recoveries and discharged patients. Hence, the total number of recoveries and discharged cases remained
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg had clarified that the State sales tax (SST) payment worth RM2.95 billion paid by Petronas will all be used for the development of Sarawak. He said the additional revenue will not only be used for the developing the state’s international schools,
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has advised the people to maintain the culture of ‘gotong-royong’ (mutual assistance). The Local Government and Housing Minister said the ‘gotong-royong’ spirit was not just about getting jobs done but was also a platform to bring people together. “We live closer to each
KUCHING: Several flood-hit villages in Marudi have received basic food supplies. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, who is also Marudi assemblyman, helped to send the food supplies. “Today, Beluru District Officer Alfred Geling and I are assisting in sending the basic food supplies to
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the State Disaster Committee has, so far, approved allocations of RM840,000 for the building of new longhouses. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said new longhouses had to be built to replace the old ones which were destroyed by fires.
KUCHING: Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong has been asked to explain why it was wrong for the Sarawak United People’s Party Kuching branch chairperson Datuk Lily Yong and her team to go round promoting the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) logo with the cross mark “x” in a box next to it.
KUCHING: John Nyigor was sworn in as a political secretary to the chief minister before Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas at Wisma Bapa Malaysia on Monday (Sept 21). In gratitude, John conveyed his appreciation to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari for having given him the appointment.
KUCHING: The late Datuk Frederick Bayoi Manggie, who was the former Kedup assemblyman, was a very dedicated man, said Native Land Development Assistant Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. “He was a very determined politician and had given his commitment to the people,” he told New Sarawak Tribune when contacted
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing has reiterated that respecting someone else’s belief is not tantamount to accepting his or her religion. “It is wise for Democratic Action Party (DAP) or critics of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to understand the difference between respect and acceptance of
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