Thumbs-up to CM’s brilliant idea
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s call for more Sarawakian students to master aero-technology has received encouraging response from the public. Recently, the chief minister said the state government would upgrade the facilities at International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS) University College so that the university could produce graduates who are […]
Thumbs-up for caring GPS government
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been channelling funds to help Chinese independent schools statewide since 2014 with an initial grant of RM3 million. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, the Chinese independent schools continue to receive this grant. The Gabungan Parti […]
Thumbs-up to cancellation of CNY bazaar
KUCHING: The move taken by Kuching City South Council (MBKS) to cancel the annual Chinese New Year (CNY) Bazaar at Kenyalang Park is a wise one, said Sarawak Business Federation secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. He said looking at the rising number of positive Covid-19 registered in Kuching in the past few days, it is […]
RMCO extension till March 31 good move, says Dr Sim
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has given the thumbs-up to Putrajaya’s decision to extend the recovery phase of the movement control order (RMCO) until March 31. The Minister of Local Government and Housing said it is a wise decision to once again extend the Covid-19 related restrictions. He said once the Prevention and […]
Thumbs-up to for mobile banking in rural areas
MIRI: The rural communities have welcomed the federal government’s initiatives to introduce mobile banking services equipped with automated teller machines (ATM) in rural Sarawak at the end of January next year. People in Long Lama and Bekenu are letting a sigh of relief after the announcement was made by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul […]
Adenan’s vision, Sarawak’s Historical moment
Wisma Melayu Sarawak KUCHING: The upcoming Wisma Melayu Sarawak (WMS) project in Petra Jaya has received a huge thumbs-up from the local community. The idea to construct a Sarawak Malay landmark, envisioned by the late former Chief Minister Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, has now been realised with the earth-breaking ceremony for WMS on Thursday. Chief […]
Samarahan folk pleased with growth
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The landscape of Samarahan Division has seen a number of changes following rife development planned and implemented by the state government. Construction of various facilities and infrastructures are underway to benefit the people. Interviews by New Sarawak Tribune on the ground here found that the dwellers have given the thumbs-up for the development […]
Upgrading of school gets thumbs-up
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: The deteriorating condition of SK Merpati Jepang has prompted the school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) to take action. In an opening ceremony at the school in 2017, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his desire to build a new building equipped with the latest facilities to ensure that […]
Station gets the thumbs-up
BY VOON YIH BOON & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: TVS has received praise from the masses after its launch recently. TVS aims to broadcast fresh and inspirational programmes, including daily news, community activities, women, culture, entertainment, health and business topics. Hamzah Buang, 48, who works in the public sector, finds TVS unique as it focuses […]
