Author: Allan Jay

Bau gets RM19 mln for three people-centric projects

BAU: The allocation of RM19 million by the state government has been issued for the construction of three projects located in Bau district through the Public Works Department (PWD). The projects are Musi-Buso Bridge located at Kampung Buso, new Bau District Office Complex and Sebuku-Tondong Bridge in Tondong. Tasik Biru

Over 2,000 fire reports made since Jan

KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a total of 2,794 emergency calls about fire from Jan 1 to April 16 this year. According to the statistics released, 1,004 (36 pct) calls were about fire while 1,697 (61 pct) calls were about rescue and the remaining 88 (3

Ethnic fest to serve as Gawai prelude

KUCHING: Sarawak Cultural Village will be hosting the Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival (SHFF) for the 16th time from April 26 -28 this year. Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah yesterday congratulated Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Sarawak Cultural Village for organising the

Alta Moda Sarawak – fashion for and by Sarawakians

KUCHING: Alta Moda Sarawak (AMS) plans to collaborate with ministries and agencies to promote and provide exposure and opportunities to local fashion designers. AMS creative director Aaron George Von Jolly told the media today that AMS’ inaugural event in March would now be an annual affair in the Sarawak tourism

Unimas and ICAS sign MoU on offering accountancy qualifications

KOTA SAMARAHAN: University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) at University House, Unimas in Kota Samarahan yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer Undergraduate in Accountancy and Chartered Accountant (CA) qualifications. Unimas Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said that the

Fire in wood container doused

BINTULU: Pieces of wood inside a container caught fire in a wood factory at Jalan Kidurong here earlier today. The container measuring 12’ by 8’ is used to dry up the pieces of wood. Nine firefighters led by senior fire officer II Mostapha Wasli who were deployed to the location

3rd Mile Recreation Club new committee installed

KUCHING: The new committee of the 3rd Mile Recreation Club of Kuching was formally installed during its 2019 Installation Ceremony Dinner last Saturday night at a leading restaurant in Batu Tiga here. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman who is also Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang attended the event representing

Zumba Fitness Party attracts 100 participants

KUCHING: Some 100 people took part in a two-day Zumba Fitness Party held last weekend as part of the Mental Health Carnival at Vivacity Megamall here. Befrienders Kuching organising committee member and admin director Brandon Lee told New Sarawak Tribune that the two-day event recorded a total of 100 participants.

Missing 68-year-old found alive!

LUNDU: A 68-year-old man who was reported missing in a forest at Kampung Gerunggang, Lundu, has been found – alive! Joseph Basir was found by his daughter around 5.10pm in a weak condition and brought safely home yesterday. According to information gleaned from the victim’s daughter, on April 9 Joseph

Allegations of indiscriminate culling untrue: DCP

KUCHING: All accusations such as entering private properties without permission and the shooting of dogs indiscriminately are not true at all. Deputy Commissioner of the State Police Contingent DCP Datuk Pahlawan Mohd Dzuraidi Ibrahim said in a press statement yesterday that in order to enter the private area, officers must