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Vote for Sarawak

By definition, the person who learns enough to become the nominee is almost certainly the best person for the general election. – Newt Gingrich, American politician and author It’s not often that you have the nation’s future literally at your fingertips. Yes, it is time to vote again. On October 10, Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]

Tolerance sets Sarawakians apart: Rundi

BAU: Openness and tolerance among Sarawakians have been key to fostering unity in the state. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi stressed that such attitudes are important to reject elements of extremism which may cause a divide in society. “Sarawak is different from the other states in the country as […]

Founder of Timogah is sole Sarawakian finalist in Shell LiveWIRE Top Ten Innovators

KUCHING: Heineken Laluan, the founder of Timogah is the only Sarawakian to represent Malaysia as a finalist in the global Shell LiveWIRE Top Ten Innovators. He will be competing among 21 entrepreneurs from 20 countries around the world with Timogah being listed under the Business Innovation Category. Shell LiveWIRE’s Top Ten Innovators is a global […]

People’s support crucial for strong government

BAU: Sarawakians especially Tasik Biru constituents are called to continue supporting the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in its effort to defend the state’s rights. In making this call, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said their support in the 15th general election (GE15) will be important to ensure that the state government has a […]

Spare a thought for stateless Sarawakians

KUCHING: A mechanism should be in place to ensure undocumented Sarawakians are not left out of healthcare services. In stating this, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng pointed out that the urban poor in Sarawak face many social challenges that affect their health. Taking the undocumented ones as an example, he […]

Rooting for our para-athletes

KUCHING: Sarawakians are cheering for the para-athletes to bring glory to the state by winning gold medals in the upcoming SUKMA Para Games. A total of 6,606 athletes will take part in the 20th SUKMA which will be held in Kuala Lumpur from September 16 to 24. It will feature 426 events in 31 sports […]

Physical Fashion Shows Return

What a thrill it was recently to celebrate Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2022’s return after two years of virtual hybrid fashion shows, as well as its 10th anniversary. KL Fashion Week physical shows are back Following the absence of Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) physical shows due to the pandemic, most people are desperate […]

A day to be proud of for every Sarawakian

KUCHING: Exactly 59 years ago today, on July 22, 1963, Sarawak attained self-governance from the British. It is important for every Sarawakian to remember this date and to really understand what transpired. New Sarawak Tribune talked to historian Dr Suffian Mansor, a lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, about the significance of Sarawak Day. Q: What […]

Hopes for more prosperity remain high

KUCHING: Sarawakians continue to wish for a more prosperous future and the desire for higher level of progress is acutely keenly felt this day as the state’s independence is being celebrated. By and large they now see the state’s direction and vision, especially having managed to come out rather well from the COVID-19 pandemic. There […]