KUCHING: There are a number of steps that Sarawak has to take to differentiate it from the federated states of Malaya, with a good starting point being the amendment of the title of ‘Chief Minister’ to ‘Premier’ of Sarawak. Lo Khere Chiang (GPS-Batu Kitang) said Sarawak deserved the title of
KUCHING: The amendments to Article 6(3) and Article 44 of the Sarawak State Constitution are most appropriate at this juncture by virtue of the recent amendments to the Federal Constitution, says Wilfred Yap (GPS-Kota Sentosa). He said this went a long way to differentiate and distinguish the relationship status of
KUCHING: The National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Kids (PICKids) has been well received by parents and children alike. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg paid a visit to Kota Sentosa Health Clinic yesterday to survey the implementation of PICKids there. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to several
KUCHING: State leaders have extended their heartiest congratulatory messages and support for Datuk Idris Buang’s appointment as Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker. They are confident that he is certainly the right person to fill the role in view of his legal background and vast experience. Idris, 68, was
KUCHING: Sarawak targets to vaccinate at least 50 per cent of children aged between five and 11 in the state by the end of February. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was important to ensure that the children got protected. He said that the
SAMARAHAN: The teaching and learning of khat is an effort to complete the three processes of human life, namely work, rest, and worship. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said khat is not just an art but also an
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has questioned whether there have been convincing and authoritative studies carried out by the country’s Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) since its establishment to advocate for booster jabs. He said ICR, which is under the Health Ministry (MOH) and publicly funded, has
KUCHING: With global climate change and the catastrophic flood seen in northern Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia, the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) in the next decade will play a more critical role in Sarawak. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this in a Facebook post on
KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has presented a contribution to assist the committee of Surau Al Tawahhud, Kampung Segedup Rimba here in changing the flooring from tiles to carpet. According to a post on the Media Satok Facebook page, he presented the contribution during his working visit to the
KUCHING: Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang has been sworn in as Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Astana Negeri Sarawak on Friday (Feb 11), witnessed by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi
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