Author: Doreen Ling

Third, final chance for 75 interim teachers

KUCHING: 75 interim teachers in the state will be given the third and final chance to sit for the psychometric test conducted by the Education Service Commission (SPP). This was revealed by Minister of Education, Science, and Technological Research Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong during a press conference at his

Stutong Ramadan Bazaar attracts all

KUCHING: With 168 stalls operating in the Ramadan Bazaar at the Stutong Community Market, there is bound to be something for everyone. According to Minister of Local Government Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian, he is very proud to see people of all races and religions come together for these annual

Increasing S’wak’s presence in China

KUCHING: Despite an influx of activities from China in various sectors and industries such as tourism and filming, more needs to be done to increase Sarawak’s presence in China. During an exclusive interview with the New Sarawak Tribune, Consul-General of People’s Republic of China in Kuching, Fu Jijun revealed that

Henry Sum launches Gawai Price Control Scheme

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ( KPDNKK) yesterday launched the Gawai Price Control Scheme 2017 at Servay Hypermarket, EG Mall here. Its deputy minister, Dato’ Henry Sum Agong officiated at the launching ceremony before visiting the hypermarket. The scheme, which is effective from yesterday to 2

Early Gawai cheer for 780 school boarders

MARUDI: SMK Marudi held a pre-Gawai dinner on for its 780 boarders on Friday. Chief Warden of the hostel, Rayner Robert said the school is unique because the boarders make up of the various races in the state. Besides there are also 80 teachers from Peninsular Malaysia in the school

Sarawak Islamic Council contributes to 321 mosques and suraus

  KUCHING: 321 mosques and suraus in Kuching yesterday received contributions from the Sarawak Islamic Council. The presentation ceremony at Dewan Hikmah, Petra Jaya here was witnessed by Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg. Johari said that as the season of Ramadan was here, those who wished to

Chong helps unit purchasers to lodge report at MACC

KUCHING: Some purchasers of units at a local township here have lodged a report with the state Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) against the developer of the township. They lodged the report with the help of Member of Parliament (MP) for Bandar Kuching, Chong Chieng Jen. The report touches on the

80 take part in #UNIMASEDGE

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Eighty primary school children took part in #UNIMASEDGE which was launched at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) here yesterday. Initiated by the university’s Faculty of Language Studies and Communication Studies, the ‘EDGE’ in #UNIMASEDGE stands for ‘Empowering Diversity through Goal-oriented Engagements’. It is a signature programme that is designed

Borneo International HOG Rally Malaysia 2017 to attract over 150

KUCHING: More than 150 Harley-Davidson motorbike owners are expected to take part in the Borneo International Harley Owners Group (HOG) Rally Malaysia 2017. Organised by the HOG Kuala Lumpur Chapter Malaysia, it will be held from this coming 30 September to 9 October covering routes in Sarawak, Sabah, Labuan, and

Four laws underline non-Muslims’ monogamous marriage practice

KUCHING: Non-Muslim couples who are trying to register their marriage through a civil marriage but are still bound to a customary marriage (‘perkahwinan adat’) are advised to settle the issue regarding the latter first. According to Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family, and Childhood Development Datuk Hajah Fatimah Abdullah,