All Sarawak civil servants will receive a special monthly allowance starting January next year, based on their grade group rates. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the initiative, which aligns with salary adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) introduced by the federal government. “The
SARAWAK’s financial capacity has been further strengthened with the additional source of revenue from state sales tax on petroleum products, of which to date, the state has collected RM18.6 billion. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who was responding to Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen said he
THE Pan Borneo Redline, part of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway project, is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2025. Deputy Premier and Infrastructure and Port Development Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said that the federal government is looking into the rehabilitation of the existing dual carriageway,
THE state’s One-Stop Committee for addressing Drug and Substance Issues (OSC MIDS) has made significant strides in its fight against drug and substance abuse since its establishment. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted the key achievements, including the apprehension of major drug traffickers, the identification and
AS of September 2024, Sarawak exported 13,427 kilogrammes of Raw Cleaned Edible Bird Nest (RCEBN) valued at RM154.4 million. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD), Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom described the edible bird’s nest (EBN) sector as a growing economic driver for Sarawak. “To date,
THE State Planning Authority (SPA) has given the greenlight to sites in Semenggok in Kuching Division and Tarat in Serian Division for the development of the Sarawak Agrotechnology Park (Sartech). Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the Sartech Tarat project will be
THE Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (MPIB), in partnership with i-CATS University College, will undertake research to repurpose pineapple waste into animal feed, fibre, and fertilizer as part of the state’s Waste to Wealth initiatives. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD), Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said
Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has refuted claims made by Violet Yong (DAP – Pending) concerning the allocation of a RM122,441,222 contract by Sarawak Metro to a joint venture company. Lee said the matter was on the contract package related to the 55 units of hydrogen fuel
The majority of Iban community leaders supported the setting of a fixed timeframe for belelang and bejalai, emphasising that these practices should not continue indefinitely. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs), Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said that as part of the review process of Adat Iban
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has called for collaboration with stakeholders, particularly hotel operators and tourism service providers, to promote the monthly Ibu Pertiwi Flag-Raising Ceremony. He said the ceremony not only fosters patriotism but also serves as a point of pride for Sarawak. “The state’s
New Sarawak Tribune is a Sarawakian news portal that highlights Sarawak-centric news and other stories of relevance to Sarawak.
Today, New Sarawak Tribune focuses on happenings in Sarawak’s cities, towns and small places no matter how remote these are and events of relevance in other states of Malaysia and other countries.
© Copyright 2024 Tribune Press Sdn. Bhd.
