Author: Natasha Jee

Curfew proposal needs further deliberation, says minister

KUCHING: Parents play an important role in setting their children’s curfew. Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the first responsibility of parents is setting house rules. “To impose a curfew on those below 18 years old is not as easy as

Join Borneo Songkran at GoH on April 13

KUCHING: A bar called Gates of Heaven (GoH) will be organising a Borneo Songkran event at its premises here on April 13. The event is inspired by the Thailand biggest celebration, Songkran festival which marks the Thai new year and is held on April 13. According to the event project

Patriots supports reviving Sarawak Rangers

KUCHING: Sarawak is mulling the re-birth of its Sarawak Rangers. However, this can only be done after the amendment of Article 1 (2), Article 46 and Article 160 of the Federal Constitution where Sabah and Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia are treated as equal partners. In supporting the idea, Sarawak Patriots

Christian body expresses sadness over mosque massacre

KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) notes with deep anguish and sadness the recent terror attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The attack resulted in the death of 50 people were killed and dozens wounded, including several Malaysians. As this is the season of Lent, and

Eight finalists in Goddess of Gates contest

KUCHING: Eight finalists will be vying for the Goddess of Gates 2019 beauty contest title. They are Brenda Phua, 22, Evita Grave Simon, 22, Stephanie Audrey John, 25, Stephanie Ejat, 25, Nayomee Nilmini, 24, Agnes Lau, 26, Jasmine Lai, 24, and Michelle Stevenson, 24. They will compete in the final

Organise more STEM activities, state govt urged

KUCHING: Teachers are hoping that the state government will organised more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) related activities for students. This view was gathered by New Sarawak Tribune from several teachers and students from different schools during the Drone and Robotic Explore (Drobotex) Challenge and Young Makers Champion and

We are not there yet

Sarawak will no longer be one of 13 states, but let’s wait for the amendment: Chief Minister KUCHING:  Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari had to sooth Sarawakians today. Apparently, so many Sarawakians could not seem to wait to have Sarawak made an equal partner in modern Malaysia. Sarawak netizens

Master science and technology, youths urged

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

Most employers look at English proficiency

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.

Patriots to state govt: Adopt UK’s Barnett formula

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