KUCHING: The seats in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) remain unchanged despite the proposed merger between Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). According to Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, the proposed merger between the two parties needs some time to settle as there
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Assembly has notified the Election Commission (EC) of the vacancy for the N67 Jepak state seat following the death of its incumbent, Datuk Talib Zulpilip last Friday. State Legislative Assembly speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said he had submitted an email to EC chairman
KUCHING: The federal government is committed to alleviating the challenges faced by the people. Addressing the government’s primary challenges, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof highlighted the strategy of providing subsidies to the people as a means of reducing their financial burdens. “However, it is very important not to
KUCHING: The Works Ministry and the Finance Ministry are told to consider a shift from open tender to pre-qualified tender for the Pan Borneo Highway project work packages to streamline the tendering process. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said while phase one of the highway has reached 98
KUCHING: The federal government has approved an allocation of RM30 million to the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) to develop Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the state. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the funding showed long-term collaboration between the National TVET Council
KUCHING: Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Commercial, a subsidiary CENTEXS will be the first cabin crew training centre in Sarawak for Batik Air. With a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between CENTEXS Commercial and Batik Air signed, not only will CENTEXS be a training centre but will also create job
KUCHING: The late Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip was a leader known for his unwavering commitment to integrity and his relentless fight against corruption. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Talib’s outstanding performance and dedication led to his appointment as the first minister to oversee the
KUCHING: Good news concerning the ongoing ‘naked tower’ problem in Sarawak is expected by the end of this month. Communications and Digital (KKD) Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, said that his ministry has been thoroughly examining the issue. He said, “We initially planned to share the positive update during my visit today.
KUCHING: The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has set aside RM3 million under the Digital Content Fund (DKD) for content creators in Sarawak and Sabah. Its Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that by channelling the funds through the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), the ministry hopes to nurture local
KUCHING: A new Sound System Studio is set to enhance the creative capabilities of local content creators. Launched today by the Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil, the studio boasts state-of-the-art equipment. This ensures content meets international standards, paving the way for world-class visual artworks. “The studio stands as
New Sarawak Tribune is a Sarawakian news portal that highlights Sarawak-centric news and other stories of relevance to Sarawak.
Today, New Sarawak Tribune focuses on happenings in Sarawak’s cities, towns and small places no matter how remote these are and events of relevance in other states of Malaysia and other countries.
© Copyright 2024 Tribune Press Sdn. Bhd.