KUCHING: Youths in the state are urged to focus on the science and technology fields. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg mentioned that when the youths are able to master the two fields they could help the state government to transform the state’s natural resources into high quality
KUCHING: The reason many graduates are unemployed today is the lack of English proficiency, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin. The minister said in both the public and private sectors, most employers would want to accept job seekers who are well verse in English language.
KUCHING: The federal government was asked to adopt United Kingdom’s Barnett formula in allocating funds to its respective states. This means the funds are allocated based on the needs of the state. Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) president Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said the government’s intention to change Article 1
KUCHING: Head of International Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad Marican said he is saddened by the mass shooting in New Zealand. In a text message send to New Sarawak Tribune today, Mustapha said he was shocked by the incident because he considered New Zealand a safe place to
KUCHING: The city will see another beautiful religious landmark after the completion of the Poh Ka Buddhist Temple’s new monastery. The new monastery is situated just next to its 130-year-old wooden temple at No 2222, Jalan Upland, Simpang Tiga here. The temple’s treasurer, Law Kin Hin, said the construction of
KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said he will suggest to the state government to increase its fund under the Unit for Other Religion (Unifor). He said now that the state has its source of income from the five percent sales tax on petroleum products,
KUCHING: The Malaysian government is urged to launch a campaign against terrorism to ensure every citizen is aware of possible terrorist activities. Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman Datuk John Lau stressed this in response to the arrest of three suspects in Serian linked to the Ansar Al-Shariah Al-Tunisia terrorist
KUCHING: Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong insists the crisis now in play is Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) crisis. “It is not Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) or Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) crisis alone, but a Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) problem now,” Wilson said in response to a “PRS crisis’ news headline.
KUCHING: Party hopping is part of democracy but it has its disadvantages. Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) chairman Datuk John Lau said this in view of certain politicians switching from one party to another. “SPA therefore urges the federal government to enact an anti-hopping law to prevent elected representatives from switching
KUCHING: The Local Government and Housing Ministry today sent a team to catch stray dogs at Hui Sing Garden. On Tuesday, a dog bit four people, one after another, at a coffeeshop at Hui Sing Commercial Centre. The dog was later beaten to death by passers-by. The incident went viral
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