Geomatics Survey Consultants honours dedicated staff
KUCHING: Geomatics Survey Consultants marked its 20th anniversary with a grand celebration at Pullman Hotel here on Saturday (Oct 21). This milestone event, held for the first time, was aimed at honouring the dedication of the staff who have been integral to the company’s success since its inception in 2003. During the ceremony, a total […]
Louder Voice In Parliment
By Jamie Lu IT is crucial for Sarawak and Sabah to receive 35 per cent or one- third of the country’s parliamentary seats, in tandem with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). This is particularly important as any amendment to the Federal Constitution needed a two-thirds majority vote in Parliament as well as to ensure more […]
Veterans take pride in medal honour
KUCHING: It was a joyous day for some 713 retired and veteran soldiers as they were awarded the Malaysian Service Medal (PJM) yesterday (Aug 21). The medal represents the country’s appreciation to the soldiers for their bravery, courage, sacrifice and loyalty in contributing to Malaysia’s freedom from the threat of communists. New Sarawak Tribune managed […]
54 entities, individuals honoured at Sarawak Chief Minister Environmental Award 2019/2020
KUCHING: Fifty-four entities and individuals yesterday received the Sarawak Chief Minister Environmental Award (CMEA) 2019/2020. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was present at the award presentation ceremony held at Imperial Hotel here. The event was live-streamed on Sarawak Public Communication Unit’s (UKAS) Facebook page yesterday (Sept 13). In his speech, he said […]
Establish scholarships in prominent Sarawakian youth’s honour
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing has mooted the establishment of scholarships under prominent Sarawakian youth. “I have read that four of our young Sarawakians had done well internationally — Pandelela Rinong, Nicodemus Manggoi Moses, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Francisca Luhong James. “Let us honour and remember their achievements by giving scholarships […]
Dr Nuing Jeluing reappointed as senator
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) supreme council member Dr Nuing Jeluing has been re-elected for the second term as Dewan Negara senator. He will be serving for another three years following the expiry of his current term on Dec 10. His re-election was proposed by Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom (PBB-Kemena) and seconded by Datuk […]
State to honour 47 artistes
BY VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: A total of 47 outstanding artistes will be honoured during the Sarawak Music Artiste Award 2020. The event will be held on this Nov 4 at Imperial Hotel here. This was announced by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during a media conference on the award […]
Free haircut for frontliners
KUCHING: In appreciation to all frontliners for their tireless efforts in combating Covid-19, Ray’s Salon will be providing free haircuts for them. Its owner Raymond Chin said the frontliners who are entitled for the free haircut include doctors, nurses, police and army personnel. “We have been very touched by the sacrifices and contributions of the […]
Road honours Chinese in Serian
SERIAN: A road here was officially named as Jalan Chung Hwa in honour of the local Chinese community here. Serian MP who is also Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to East Asia Datuk Seri Richard Riot, who officiated at the unveiling ceremony, said he believed the name ‘Chung Hwa’ was most appropriate as Serian Division had many […]
Nor Hainei is 2020 National Eminent Teacher Award recipient
KUALA LUMPUR: Former headmaster of Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan 3, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Nor Hainei Abu Bakar was named the recipient of the National Eminent Teacher Award this year. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, when announcing it, also congratulated former Education deputy director-general (Operations Sector) Aminudin Adam on being named the recipient of the National Education Leadership award. Muhyiddin […]
