Author: Natasha Jee

Protect Sarawak’s immigration autonomy, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING: Sarawak’s immigration autonomy should be protected and not be eroded further legally or administratively. Santubong Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said it was the stand of Gabungan Parti Sarawak to protect Sarawak’s land and borders on land, onshore and offshore. “The protection and control of

UiTM Sarawak, Bank Rakyat launch debit card

KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak in collaboration with Bank Rakyat has launched the UiTM Alumni Bank Rakyat Debit-I Card. UiTM Sarawak rector Prof Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali said the programme, called “Payback Time”, enabled UiTM alumni to contribute back in the form of “wakaf” or donation to support the

Grads thank family, lecturers and friends

KUCHING: Family members, lecturers and also friends are among the contributors to her success, says a Diploma in Quantity Surveying graduate. Nur Khairina Khairul Hisham was speaking to New Sarawak Tribune yesterday at Universiti Teknologi Mara Sarawak’s (UiTM) 90th convocation ceremony at its campus in Kota Samarahan near here. “I

Proud moment for 1,331 UiTM graduates

KUCHING: It was a proud moment for 674 students of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak at Kota Samarahan near here when they received their scrolls on the first day of the university’s 90th convocation today. On the second day of the convocation today, 657 students will receive their scrolls in

GPS learning from watching political changes around country

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is continuously observing ongoing political changes in and around the country and learning from them in preparation for the next state election. Welfare, Community Well-Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this is response to the victory of Barisan Nasional

PH government on its way to more failures: Snowdan

KUCHING: Having been knocked down three times in as many by-elections is an indication that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is on its way to more failures. “PH’s loss in Rantau by-election is a clear sign that the people are losing confidence in the government,” Youth and Sports Assistant Minister

BN victory shows people fed up with PH govt: Doris

KUCHING: The Barisan Nasional (BN) victory in the Rantau by-election shows that the people are fed up with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women Chief Datuk Seri Doris Brodie told New Sarawak Tribune yesterday,  “The PH government is well known for its many U-turns, unfulfilled promises

Petra Jaya potential integrated sports hub

KUCHING: Petra Jaya area, which is surrounded by various sports facilities, has the potential to be an integrated sports hub. Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said possibly facilities for electronic sports (eSports) will be included too. “There are many young esports experts in Sarawak, but there is no platform

‘Don’t take us for fools’

We know any wrong step we take will cause the future generations to suffer: CM KUCHING: In every decision-making, Sarawak cannot afford to take the wrong steps or else the future generations will suffer, warned Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday. Sarawakians, he said, were smart enough

Be wary of fake NGOs during disasters

KUCHING: In the occurrence of disasters, members of the public play a significant role in helping victims. Senior managing director of Strat3 LLC, Virginia, Robert Jensen, said however members of the public often donate items such as used clothes, which may not be of good use. “To ensure these victims