MRC reaffirms commitment to its mission
MIRI: In connection with the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (WRCRC) which was observed globally today, state Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin expressed his gratitude to and appreciation for the organisations’ dedicated volunteers. “We pay tribute to the millions of volunteers, members and staff who work every day to prevent and alleviate […]
Committed to improve the community
THIS year marks the 20th year of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development (KWKPK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah’s involvement in politics. Fatimah who is of Chinese and Melanau parentage first came into the political arena as a Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) candidate for Dalat constituency in the 2001 Sarawak State Election […]
Today’s youth prefer to marry late
KUCHING: Lack of financial stability and commitment are among the factors that prevent today’s youth from tying the knot early. In this era, there is an increasing trend in today’s youth to get married in their late 30s for both men and women. Most of the reasoning is due to financial stability and the question […]
Bintulu Port’s commitment to environment conservation and CSR programmes
In this second instalment of a two-part series on Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB), chief executive officer Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah, talks to New Sarawak Tribune on the company’s revenue stream expansion plans, the challenges faced by its subsidiaries, its targets and commitment to CSR programmes. New Sarawak Tribune: What are BPHB’s targets for 2021? […]
BDA shows appreciation for frontliners
BINTULU: The high commitment of frontliners in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic has touched the hearts of many and received attention from all Malaysians. For that, the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) had contributed by purchasing necessities such as canopies, chairs and other materials for Bintulu Division Health Office Recreation Club. At a simple ceremony […]
Perodua sets new monthly sales record
KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) continued to achieve record monthly sales with 26,852 cars sold in October, just after setting an all-time monthly sales record of 25,035 units in the previous month. President and chief executive officer, Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad said these achievements were accomplished under the new standard operating procedure […]
Unimas committed to environment sustainability
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has allocated RM100,000 for its sustainability initiatives, says Prof Datuk Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. The Unimas vice-chancellor said that the launch of the University Sustainability Initiatives was in support of the university’s ongoing commitment towards environment sustainability on campus. “This is part of our continuous efforts and […]
China to purchase Malaysia’s palm oil until 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: China today expressed its commitment to purchase 1.7 million tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia until 2023, said Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. The Foreign Minister announced this in a joint news conference following bilateral meetings with his visiting Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, here, Tuesday. “We sincerely appreciate China’s commitment to purchase 1.7 […]
New bridge for villagers soon
SIBU: Due to Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) deputy chairman Wong Ching Yong’s high level of commitment, residents of Rumah Udam Tuah in Ulu Sungai Menyan near here will have a concrete bridge soon. Wong, who is also the chairman of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch, said the new bridge would benefit its […]
Development in Sarikei reflects state govt’s commitment
SARIKEI: Sarikei is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the people of Sarawak are very lucky to have a far-sighted and authoritative leader. “The implementation of various new development projects here proves the government’s strong commitment in providing facilities […]
