KUCHING: The federal Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is looking to establish a department under the ministry to prioritise care of mistreated children. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this was one of the main focuses of her ministry’s budget in empowering childcare for children involved in child
KUCHING: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) plans to set up another National Welfare Foundation (YKN) Anjung Kasih temporary accommodation facility here. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the Anjung Kasih at the Sarawak General Hospital was ageing and in need of more space, especially for individuals who
KUCHING: News of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s expected two-day official visit to Sarawak this week has caught the attention of the general public here. This will be his first visit to Sarawak as the 10th prime minister since he was sworn in on Nov 24 last year and
KUCHING: Stricter guidelines are on the cards for contractors of the Lawas Hospital and Lubok Antu Health Clinic projects who failed to meet their completion deadlines. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni assured that his ministry is closely monitoring the two sick projects. “We admit that the projects in Lawas
KUCHING: Just as in any festive occasion in Malaysia, the less fortunate are not forgotten during Chinese New Year (CNY). Some 500 people attended a dinner in conjunction with the CNY charity event organised by 38 Yayasan Amal Cinta, a non-governmental organisation. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister
KUCHING: A 10-foot-long crocodile that wandered into Kampung Hilir Tabuan here was rescued by firemen last night (Jan 10). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre said firefighters were told about the reptile that was spotted under a house in the village at about 11 pm. “Firemen at
KUCHING: To avoid being fined by the National Registration Department for losing her identity card (IC), a woman here went to the extent of claiming to the police that she was robbed at knifepoint. District police chief ACP Ashmon Bajah said the 42-year-old woman lodged a police report claiming that
KUCHING: A woman with disability who was feared missing yesterday (Jan 7) was found safe last night. District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed this when contacted today. He said the 26-year-old woman was found safe and did not suffer any injuries. “She was found in the Saujana area at
KUCHING: Police have launched a search for a disabled girl who is feared missing after failing to return to her home in Kampung Gita, here. District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed that a report regarding the disappearance of the 26-year-old woman has been received by the police. “Yes, a
SIBU: A man and a woman were reported missing, while another man survived after the car they were riding in plunged into the river at the Tanjung Kunyit ferry pier, Sungai Maaw here early this morning. Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the incident was reported at about
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.
