Author: Gabriel Lihan

State government vigorously pursuing smart agriculture initiative

MINISTER for Finance and New Economy, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has pointed out that the state government is actively pursuing the adoption of modern technology in the agro-based sector and along the agriculture supply chain to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of the agriculture sector. The smart

Bright future ahead for Sarawakians

KUCHING: The 2023 State Budget reflects the development in rural areas and the agriculture sector will move forward. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom noted that the State Budget 2023 is a surplus budget therefore the revenue gained must be given back

Budget augurs well with PCDS 2030 goals

KUCHING: Next year’s state budget is in line with the goals of the Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 that emphasise on recovery, said Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. “This entails accelerating economic growth, strengthening the momentum of recovery, stimulating private investment, generating employment and business opportunities, and building

2023 State Budget a step towards financial independence, says Dr Sim

KUCHING:The State Budget 2023 is a pathway towards Sarawak’s impending financial independence. Describing it as the largest State Budget in Sarawak’s history, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian pointed out that the budget will be focusing on house ownership; infrastructure, water, electricity and road development; and digital as

GPS gets thumbs-up

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has agreed to work together with Perikatan Nasional (PN), Barisan Nasional (BN), and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to form the next federal government. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this yesterday. New Sarawak Tribune asked members of the public

Yii retains Bandar Kuching seat

KUCHING: DAP candidate Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has won the Bandar Kuching parliamentary seat with a majority of 28,891 in a three cornered fight against Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Eric Tay Tze Kok and Parti Sarawak Bersatu’s (PSB) Voon Lee Shan. He polled 45,353, while Tay received 16,462

GE15: First-time voters use public holiday to exercise right

KUCHING: First-time voters here have spent their public holidays to vote for the very first time. Denedy Wong, 27, who works as an Auditor, flew in from Kuala Lumpur to exercise his rights, voting for his candidate of choice for the first time. He later shared that during the previous

Tay arrives early to vote in Kuching

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) Bandar Kuching candidate Eric Tay Tze Kok were among the early birds to cast his vote today. Tay arrived at SK Song Kheng Hai at 7.35 am. Tay is involved in a three cornered fight with Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen

Kelvin Yii optimistic about his chances

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen arrived at the SJK(C) Stampin voting centre in Jalan Kempas at 9.10am to cast his vote for the Stampin constituency this morning (November 19). Dr. Yii, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Youth chief, said he was optimistic about

Sarawak faces contractor shortage due to rising number of ongoing projects

KABONG: More contractors are needed to accommodate the number of ongoing construction projects throughout Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the shortage was also caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I hope that there will be more trained contractors, young Sarawakian contractors for the future”, he