Author: Allan Jay

‘You are not alone’

KUCHING: Befrienders Kuching is always there to lend an ear – whether one is in crisis or not. The NGO has faced a lot of challenges since its establishment on Jan 10 last year but thus far, has managed to overcome them – it has been operating since Aug 1

New video games excite enthusiasts

KUCHING: Video gamers here are excited about the new video games released at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2019 in Los Angeles, California, USA earlier this week. E3 is a premier trade event for the video game industry held annually since 1995. This year marked the 24th year of the expo; it was

Political analyst says yes to higher pay for cops

KUCHING: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador’s proposal to increase the salaries of the lower ranked police personnel has received the support of Universiti Malaya (UM) political analyst associate professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi. He agreed with the IGP’s statement that the salaries of the lower

Investigate those involved in alleged sex video, urges Abdul Karim

KUCHING: Malaysia has had enough of gutter politics and those who resort to such degrading acts should be investigated, said Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said this when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune to comment on the confession by Santubong Parti Keadilan

Sarawak patriots condemn dirty tactics in politics

KUCHING: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has been asked to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations made regarding the sex video that recently went viral. “Malaysians will now bear witness to Latheefa Koya’s first real test in her capacity as the MACC chief commissioner.” Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) secretary

State govt praised for MoU with Chinese firms

KUCHING: The State Reform Party (STAR) will continue to fight for 100 per cent ownership and full economic rights over Sarawak’s oil and gas to become a developed country. STAR president Lina Soo said this when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune on the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between

Higher pay can curb corruption

MP cites Singapore as an example where big salaries have checked graft KUCHING: Can salary increment reduce corruption in the police force? “Yes, to a certain extent,” said former Home Affairs deputy minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Jaafar. “I couldn’t agree more with the proposed salary increase for police

STAR backs IGP’s proposal for low-ranked police personnel

KUCHING: The State Reform Party (STAR) supports the proposal by Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador to give priority to the salaries of lower ranked police personnel salaries, logistics and requirements in efforts to enhance the integrity of the police force. When contacted by New Sarawak Tribune to

‘MACC, ombudsmen have role to play in eradicating graft’

KUCHING: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and ombudsmen have a role to play in eradicating corruption in the police force, said Rise of Sarawak Efforts (ROSE) chairwoman Ann Teo yesterday. She told New Sarawak Tribune this when commenting on Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador’s statement that priority

Missing man found safe but weak

LIMBANG: A 48-year-old man was found safe but in a weak condition after he went missing on Monday at Kuala Sibukang here. Fire and Rescue Services Department (Bomba) Senior Assistant Fire Superintendent Tawang Lingem reported that a search and rescue (SAR) operation started at 7am yesterday. The man was found