Sarawakians’ wishes for 2021
BY NUR SHAZREENA ALI, DUWIN UDIH & MARGARET RINGGIT KUCHING: This year has been a long and challenging period because of the Covid-19 pandemic which has brought major economic destruction and despair to the whole world. In Malaysia, for Dec 28 alone, 1,594 Covid-19 cases were reported, bringing the total tally of confirmed cases to […]
Recipients to put grants to good use
BINTULU: The recipients of the Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants in the Jepak constituency here are grateful to the state government for the assistance allocated to them. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip had presented an MRP grant of RM227,500 to 31 recipients representing clubs, associations and non-governmental organisations […]
Gratitude to the state government
KUCHING: There are no words to describe how grateful Hadiah Suhaili from Kpg Semariang was when she received financial assistance under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) from the state government. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune on Wednesday, the 54-year old mother, who worked as a food caterer, said business had been poor for her. […]
Dalat thanks the state government
DALAT: BazaarNita and Dalat Waterfront —the latest landmarks in Dalat, the administrative town of the Dalat district in Mukah Division, are also tourist attractions. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the launch of these two projects here on Saturday (Dec 19). In his speech, Abang Johari pointed out that Dalat, which […]
Latest landmark a source of pride
DALAT: The Dalat Waterfront Phase 2 is arguably the latest most prominent landmark in this town. For the local people, it means a lot as they have been yearning for such a development for a long time. They are obviously proud of it as can be seen by the way the gather around and gawk […]
‘Home for Christmas’ at The Spring
KUCHING: Every year, the Christmas season sees a boost in business with many people getting into the festive spirit by celebrating with their loved ones and exchanging gifts. This year, however, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused many traders — particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) — to miss out on the surge in sales. On […]
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 […]
A subdued Christmas this year
KUCHING: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s Christmas is likely to be more subdued compared to years past. Religious and social gatherings have to comply with stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19. Some celebrants may have had to cancel their travel plans or reconsider their plans of returning to […]
Significant milestone for Orang Ulus
MIRI: The Orang Ulus are optimistic about the Federation of Orang Ulu Associations of Sarawak (Forum) building project. The total cost of the project is around RM25million. The two-storey building sits on a five-acre piece of land adjacent to Miri Hospital and will have a multipurpose hall capable of accommodating 800 people. On August 20 […]
2021 Budget passed via bloc voting
BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG, NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT KUCHING: Finally, after long debates and opposition going against the national budget, the 2021 Budget or 2021 Supply Bill presented by the Perikaitan Nasional (PN) government was passed after its third and final reading via bloc voting in Parliament today. The RM322.54 billion budget, tabled by […]
