Author: Gabriel Lihan

Five rural primary schools to be connected to power grids by year end

FIVE primary schools will be connected to electricity grids which are currently being implemented, namely at SK Nanga Peraran, Pelagus; SK Sungai Tunoh, Baleh; SK Nanga Merit, Belaga; SK Nanga Metah, Baleh; and SK Temenggong Koh, Baleh. These projects are expected to be completed before year end. Deputy Minister of

Shotguns can be passed from parents to children only

THE Sarawak government’s policy allows the inheritance of shotguns provided that the firearms have been re-registered and applicants have passed a safety and health screening. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk Jefferson Jamit said the state government only allows shotguns to be inherited from parents

Prevalence of stunted children declines to 15.6 pct

KUCHING: Sarawak has experienced a decrease in the prevalence of underweight children based on the findings of National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) conducted by the Institute for Public Health Malaysia in 2016 and 2022. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the findings

Announcing SPM results on May 27 unsuitable

KUCHING: The date for announcing the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results on May 27 is less suitable. President of Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU), Kullin Djayang said the date is less suitable because the date falls on the Monday of the first week of the school holidays. “The Ministry of Education

Borneo confab a prelude to world water congress

KUCHING: The Borneo International Water and Wastewater Exhibition and Conference (BIWWEC) 2024 serves as a launching pad for the roadmap to the International Water Association World Water Congress 2028. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the world water congress in 2028 was a result of a

Sarawak urged to relax immigration policy to attract foreign experts

Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen has called on the Sarawak government to relax immigration policies to facilitate the entry of professionals and technical experts into the state. He stressed that Sarawak should leverage its position as a key influencer (kingmaker) in the federal government to advocate for a preferential tax

Proposed care centres in Belaga resettlement scheme in planning phase

THE development of Senior Citizen Activity Centres (PAWE) and the KEMAS Community Activity Centre (PKM) at the Belaga resettlement scheme  in Sungai Asap is currently in the planning stage. Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam said the Department of Community Development (KEMAS) has

Budget for upgrading Ba’Kelalan and Long Semadoh Health Clinics approved

THE budget for both the Ba’Kelalan Health Clinic and Long Semadoh Health Clinic this year has been approved amounting to RM450,000 and RM300,000 respectively for upgrading works under the ‘Projek Klinik Daif’ scheme. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang said the Ministry of Health

Belaga rep reveals hidden talents and passions beyond politics

OUTSIDE of his political career, Belaga assemblyman Datuk Liwan Lagang unveils several undisclosed qualities and interests. Among them, he showcases a remarkable talent for gardening and traditional folklore songs sung mainly among the Kayan-Kenyah tribes of Sarawak. In an interview with New Sarawak Tribune, Liwan shared insights into his personal

Taib was fair to everyone, says Jinep

THE late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was fair to all by ensuring that there was a representative among all sub-ethnic groups. Datuk Henry Harry Jinep (GPS-Tasik Biru) said that during the tenure of the late Taib as chief minister for 33 years, Sarawak maintained its peace and harmony.