KUCHING: A business establishment located in a popular shopping mall in Kuching has recently put up signage stating that it does not accept RM20 notes. When asked about the reason behind this decision, the cashier on duty, who wished to remain anonymous, explained that it was a precautionary measure taken
KUCHING: As the Dewan Rakyat sitting began on Monday (Feb 13) and the revised Budget 2023 is expected to be tabled in a week, there is growing anticipation for the federal spending plan to be unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to Carlson Lester, a PhD candidate
MIRI: More than 100 runners are expected to fill the streets from the Malaysian Ex-Police Association Miri branch premises in Piasau Camp up to Sarawak Shell Berhad roundabout on Feb 26 to help the association raise money. The 7km fun run is scheduled to kick off at 7 am and
KUCHING: A man who is in love with his girlfriend is splurging over RM520 on a special Valentine’s Day gift – a bouquet made of roses crafted from RM10 bills. Brighton Square’s Sunny Bouquet florist, run by Jesmyn Lai and San San has created a unique bouquet of roses using
KUCHING: A think-tank chief has called for the establishment of a National Breast Cancer Committee to systematically address gaps in the country’s current breast cancer care system. When contacted by New Sarawak Tribune on Saturday, chief executive officer (CEO) of Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) Malaysia Dr Tricia
KUCHING: An economist here is not overly excited by Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent announcement that the country’s GDP had reached a 22-year high of 8.7 per cent in 2022. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune on Saturday, Dr Carmelo Ferlito said while the growth rate may appear impressive, it was important
KUCHING: Doing away with the documentation fees charged by banks, which range from RM100 to RM600, for housing loan borrowings is been seen as a well-timed move given the current challenging circumstances. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching Branch chairman Dato Sim Kiang Chiok described Bank Negara
KUCHING: Customers who participated in the lunch day of the Menu Rahmah programme at Mydin Hypermarket in Bandar Baru Semariang, here yesterday were thrilled with their experience, with many describing the food as being “cheap,” “delicious,” and “appetising.” Norazah Aziz, 43, from Pasir Pandak, said the meal was not only
A couple of weeks ago, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim commented that Malaysia’s national debt has now reached RM1.5 trillion and needs to be addressed urgently as it translates to more than 80 per cent of the nation’s annual economic output or gross domestic product (GDP). Breaking down the
KUCHING: Four new programmes aimed at supporting and developing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak and Sabah will be launched soon. “Starting this year, we are preparing four projects that are specially designed for the purpose,” said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. “Along with the 185
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