KUCHING: The consent judgement entered into on Thursday between the Sarawak government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is a historic achievement to be proud of, bringing an end to a long drawn legal saga, said lawyer Shankar Ram Asnani. “(This) endorsed the judgement of the High Court that recognised Sarawak’s
KUCHING: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) will pay the State Sales Tax (SST) to the Sarawak government via seven of its subsidiaries, including Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd. The subsidiaries, which are involved in the sale of petroleum products in Sarawak, will be registered as taxable persons under the State Sales Tax
SIA SITOK SARAWAK CAMPAIGN KUCHING:The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) yesterday announced the domestic tourism campaign ‘Sia Sitok Sarawak’ (or Ke Sana Ke Sini Sarawak) to enhance tourism efforts and activities. This campaign provides an opportunity for Sarawakians and residents in Sarawak who have a valid work permit to experience and
UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE KUCHING:Using merely the ratio of doctors to patients to measure universal health coverage in Malaysia does not paint the full picture, as this can also indicate a congestion of healthcare workers in larger cities but a lack in rural areas, says Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii.
TELECOMMUNICATION IMPROVEMENT KUCHING:In efforts to improve telecommunication systems throughout Sarawak, the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (MCMC) has reached several agreements with the Sarawak government. As reported by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said that as a result of such agreement, a
KUCHING:The Sesa Mini Esports Hub at D-Virtual Park in Kota Samarahan can contribute towards the development of the e-sports industry in Sarawak. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said that the e-sports arena, which spans an area of 7,000 square feet, was the initiative of the
KUCHING: Sarawak has over 200 volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) teams throughout the state which have proven their ability in helping to control fires. Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin revealed this when replying to Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni during her winding-up session in Parliament, Putrajaya on
KUCHING: Some 190km of logging roads in Baram will be upgraded into motorable roads at a total cost of RM66 million. Minister of Rural Development Datuk Dr Abd Latiff Ahmad said the projects were in various stages of consultancy. “We will call for tender for the project in February next
KUCHING: The Fishermen Livelihood Allowance (ESHN) has been increased from RM200 to RM250 per month for Zone A vessel owners and Zone A, B, C and C2 crew employees. Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee explained that the move was part of the federal government’s effort
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded no new positive Covid-19 cases for the fifth consecutive day yesterday, with the total number of positive cases in the state thus far remaining at 678. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in a statement also reported ten new recovery cases had been discharged from hospitals yesterday.
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.