Author: Allan Jay

STU supports teaching of maths, science in English

KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) is optimistic that the teaching of mathematics and science in English will be a success this time around with the cooperation of everyone involved. STU secretary-general Chung Fui San said, “It is wise for the state government to take up the challenge put forth by

Public support dept in its cleanliness mission

KUCHING: Sarawak Health Department has the backing of the public in its mission to ensure cleanliness of eateries statewide. Majority of the respondents in an interview by New Sarawak Tribune strongly agreed with the emphasis on cleanliness at eateries as this would make an everlasting positive impression on customers and

Respect animals, avoid getting zoonosis: Dr Sim

KUCHING: Members of the public have been advised to respect animals but at the same time to avoid getting zoonosis (a disease which can be transmitted to humans from animals). Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian issued this warning today when he was asked to comment

Dr Sim, MBKS councillors give away 2,000 packets of ‘Bubur Lambuk’

KUCHING: 2,000 packs of “Bubur Lambuk” were distributed to the public today in conjunction with the Ramadan fasting month. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian along with Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Councillors distributed the savoury porridge at the Ramadan Bazaar next to the Stutong Community

Funny PH is celebrating its failures, says Lo

KUCHING: Why celebrate when the promises made by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government were not fulfilled after one year in power, said Lo Khere Chiang. Lo, who is Batu Kitang assemblyman, said he can well understand if the state DAP is celebrating because the PH is in power, but it

Tasik Biru rep optimistic Bau will progress

BAU: Bau is expected to grow aggressively in the next five to ten years with facilities and infrastructures planned for the people. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep told in a press conference in his office here today that there are six matters that the people of Bau should

Fruitful and amazing journey, says Henry

BAU: Datuk Henry Harry Jinep described his first three years as Tasik Biru assemblyman as a fruitful and amazing journey. He said throughout the period, he had successfully brought in more than RM300 million worth of people-centric development projects and programmes not only for the benefit of people in the

Demand on the rise for condos and apartments

KUCHING: Condominums and apartments made up the bulk of the more than 22,100 units of  incoming supply of residential houses in Sarawak. Out of the total 22,123 units of the incoming supply homes in fourth quarter 2018,condominiums/apartments totalled 9,721 units or about 44 percent, according to preliminary figures released recently

‘Full potential of SMEs must be harnessed’

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), including micro-enterprises, are important for economic growth, creating employment and generating income. As such, funding is given to entrepreneurs to help further develop their businesses and introduce them to micro-credit schemes, says Industrial and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “They play

S’wak country’s third most preferred destination

Sarawak was the third most preferred investment destination in Malaysia last year; it attracted a total investment of RM8.8 bln, the third highest figure in Malaysia after Johor (RM30.5 bln) and Selangor (RM18.8 bln). Industrial and Entrepreneur Development minister Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this in his winding-up speech