Author: Allan Jay

Crazy Rich Borneo enjoys own niche

KUCHING: A two-day Small Town Art Market (STAM) themed ‘Crazy Rich Borneo’ from July 6 to 7 is being held here at The Hills Shopping Mall, Kuching. The previous market organised by STAM was the Junior Art Market (JAM) held in April, also at the same venue. STAM organiser Nia

‘Tan Kai talking nonsense’

KUCHING: Tan Kai’s allegations on the approved permit (AP) for sugar import are baseless, says Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong. She said the AP for sugar import issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs was one example where the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government tried to break away the monopolistic market of

Complaint on SUPP’s 1MDB money lodged

KUCHING: A complaint was lodged last Friday with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) to get the agency to investigate Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) which admittedly received 1MDB money from Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Recap: The 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal or 1MDB scandal is an ongoing political scandal occurring in

Yong on pioneering achievement of parliament

KUCHING: The Dewan Rakyat’s approval of a special motion to get all members of parliament (MPs) to declare their assets and those of their direct family members has been described as a pioneering achievement. “The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is serious about combating corruption and thus its strong determination to

Fewer prank calls this year

KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is grateful that it is receiving fewer prank calls this year. Sarawak Bomba director Khirudin Drahman told New Sarawak Tribune that the department had received only six prank calls in the first six months of this year compared to 16 prank calls

Reach out, seek help

KUCHING: Those with suicidal thoughts are strongly advised to talk it out with friends, family or get professional help. Sarawak Mental Health Association (MHA) chairman Dr Ismail Drahman said everyone needed to know what suicidal behaviour is all about as “it’s a complex interplay between personal, psychological, health and illness,

Collective responsibility to prevent suicide

KUCHING: The attitude towards people suffering from mental health needs to change while a safe place must be established for everyone to talk about this issue as well as seek help. Sharing his thoughts, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said: “First and foremost, it’s important to understand that the

Drop in fire cases

KUCHING: The number of fire cases recorded in the first six months of this year saw a decrease compared to the same period last year. This was revealed by Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director-general Datuk Mohammad Hamdan Wahid during an Aidilfitri and Ngiling Bidai gathering at the multipurpose

Marketing made easy for Bukit Saban farmers

BETONG: A collecting, processing, and packaging centre (CPPC) and incubator station for agricultural produce will be set up at the former Bukit Saban National Service Training camp here. Deputy Chief Minister and Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced this during a

We’re learning from Indonesia: Hashim

KUCHING: Sarawak is learning from Indonesia how to develop and produce bamboo products, revealed Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) general manager Hashim Bojet. Indonesia, he pointed out, had already developed its bamboo products and sold them in the international market. “Hopefully, with the collaboration from Indonesia, Sarawak is able