The pros and cons of studying locally and abroad
BY PETRONELLA LANGITA FELIX & AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: There is always this question of whether studying in universities abroad is better than doing it locally. And what’s the difference between studying in local varsities and foreign ones? Nor Hasniah Ibrahim, a lecturer with the Faculty of Cognitive Science and Human Development (FCHSD), Universiti Malaysia […]
Not the time yet to ease quarantine, travel restrictions
BY RACHEL MINA & UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD KUCHING: The federal government has eased restrictions related to quarantine and inter-district travel for fully vaccinated individuals throughout the country effective Monday. The relaxation is applicable to all phases of the National Recovery Plan. However, members of the public, approached by New Sarawak Tribune, disagreed with the federal […]
Online shopping need improvements
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: Several improvements must be made to ensure a more seamless and hassle-free experience when shopping online, said members of the public. They pointed out that issues pertaining to security and delivery of the items purchased must also be addressed. In terms of business etiquette, they added that the onus […]
Not all Sarawakians on board on resumption of sports and recreational activities
By Aisyah Azzahra Suhiri & Petronella Langita Felix KUCHING: The decision to allow certain sports and recreational activities to resume in states under Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) received mixed reactions from Sarawakians. In a street poll conducted by New Sarawak Tribune, many sports enthusiasts welcomed it; however, they also insisted that […]
Hoping for return to normalcy soon
By Petronella Langita Felix KUCHING: Sarawakians living in the state’s southern region are hoping that a return to normalcy will come soon. Currently their area is still waiting for the third phase of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Among the things that they are looking forward to under the next NRP phase is inter-district […]
Exemption for unvaccinated folk
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Several exemptions should be made by businesses that only allow vaccinated individuals into their premises. In a poll by New Sarawak Tribune, members of the public suggested that this exemption should be extended to those who are not able to get their Covid-19 vaccine due to issues such as age and […]
Big hopes for Sarawak 10 years from now
By Petronella Langita Felix & Aisyah Azzahra Suhiri KUCHING: Sarawak aspires to be a high income and advanced state by 2030. In view of this, many Sarawakians are hopeful that in ten years’ time, there will be vast improvements in the state’s healthcare system. They also hope there will be tremendous improvements in the […]
Pre-university students excited for online classes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Despite the challenges faced by pre-university students in the Covid-19 pandemic, they are ready to learn and are excited to be able to continue their studies at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). As the 2021/2022 academic session starts for them, students under Unimas’ Pre-University Learning Centre (PPPU) will undergo online classes. However, there will […]
Athletes appreciate Ministry’s support, assistance
KUCHING: Many athletes have complimented the State Ministry of Youth and Sports, in its efforts to support and assist athletes in times of the Covid-19 pandemic under the Sarawak Sports Development Programme (ProPS). Its minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that this is one of the many Sarawak’s initiatives to ensure that Sarawak will […]
Traders grateful for aid
KUCHING: Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, traders can breathe a sigh of relief with the recent implementation of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the package is worth more than RM800 million and comprises three measures — one-off financial assistance to active businesses; relaxation […]
