Abang Johari: More Sarawakians have returned to contribute to state development
KUCHING: The number of Sarawakians returning home to contribute to the development of the state is increasing, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. As the state is set to become a semiconductor industry hub, he said a total of 20 Sarawakian engineers specialising in such industry have returned from overseas to realise […]
Young Sarawakians impress on dance floor
KUCHING: Sarawak’s young DanceSport athletes have made their presence felt on the international stage. Valery Chung, Erin Ung, and Arabelle Leah Pei, showcased determination and potential as they secured an impressive haul of five gold medals and one bronze in the Juvenile and Junior Latin category events of the Cebu WDSF Open DanceSport Championship 2023. […]
Free education should include technical institutions
KUCHING: As Sarawak is expected to grow from strength to strength fiscally coupled with prudent management of its wealth, it is definitely able to provide free tertiary education to eligible Sarawakians by 2026. President of Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Datuk Jonathan Chai said […]
King makes 15-hour Sibu-Kuching journey as Sarawakians line the streets faithfully
KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s journey here from Sibu in conjunction with the Kembara Kenali Borneo tour took over 15 hours as a result of the people excitement over His Majesty’s visit to Sarawak. Al-Sultan Abdullah and his entourage arrived at the Pullman Hotel here only at about 12.20 am. […]
Sarawakians, Sabahans leave lasting impression on King, Queen
SIBU: The people of Sarawak and Sabah have left an indelible impression on Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah who described them as extraordinary for waiting and greeting the Kembara Kenali Borneo tour convoy led by him. The King said that throughout the 1,700-km journey that began in Tawau on Sept 3 […]
Sarawakians urged to cherish Independence spirit
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The “Sarawak Maju Makmur” slogan has reminded us of the significance of Sarawak’s independence. Muara Tuang assemblyman, Datuk Idris Buang, highlighted that Sarawak stands out in Malaysia for its harmonious blend of religions, races, cultures, and ethnicities. He noted that every July and August, Sarawakians commemorate the nation’s independence. “Thousands gather annually for […]
Kembara Kenali Borneo an opportunity for royal couple to touch base with Sarawakians
KUCHING: The ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ provides opportunities for Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah to experience Sarawak’s multi-cultural and multi-religious heritage. Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said the state government has arranged a wide range of programmes for their […]
Dr Sim wants permanent posts for Sarawakians
We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. —Charles R. Swindoll, American pastor This week, let me tackle a subject I have written many times in the past — the question of allowing Sarawakians in government service to be posted in their homeland. I’m glad that Deputy Premier […]
What we love about our state
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & JAMES WONG Sarawak has a long-lasting history of wonderful culture, beautiful traditions, and amazing foods that have been etched in the lives of so many proud Sarawakians. To commemorate 60 years of independence, New Sarawak Tribune delved into the hearts of Sarawakians from all walks of life to understand their profound […]
SLO amendment: benefits ahead
“Generally, Labour Legislations are constructively fortified with the goal of revitalizing the socio-economic fabric of the country through their malleable yet firm provisions, which hypothetically works its way through harmonising the relationship between employer and employee.” ― Henrietta Newton Martin I fully support the amendment to the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO), 1952, and I believe that […]
