Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Mixed reaction on calls to abolish Dual Language Programme

KUCHING: Some academicians are divided in their opinion on the abolishment of the ongoing Dual Language Programme (DLP) at primary and secondary school levels. Dr Zuraini Seruji who is the deputy dean (Student Affair) Faculty of Language and Communication, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) stated that she agreed with Majlis Perundangan

Solve problems through proper channels

KUCHING: Politicians have been urged to solve problems faced by the public through proper channels and official communications. In making the call, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap added that the complaints must be conveyed directly to relevant authorities rather than through the media for self and cheap publicity. “I want

Ensuring DBKU areas safe, clean and beautiful

KUCHING: The state government is committed to ensuring that Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) areas are safe, clean and beautiful. Through DBKU, it has implemented several safe city projects at Jalan Astana which include a crime reminder signing board and emergency line, sidewalks, roadblocks and rails alongside safety mirrors. Deputy

High performance sports centres in the agenda

KUCHING: The Sarawak government aspires to develop high performance sports centres in order to ensure that athletes in this state receive proper care and attention. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED), Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stated that the initiative is one part of the sport development

Sarawak needs role models to forge ahead

BETONG: Sarawak needed more role models in the future in order to move forward towards a new economic model, said Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development stated that the new field, which

Facing a crisis? Take a step back

KUCHING: When facing any form of crisis, the most important thing one must do is take a step back. Blankskript Consultants Director Feroz Hayat Khan said this in response to a question by New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir. “Understand first why is

Reduction of special draws means lower ‘sin tax’: Willie

KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin has urged the federal government to reconsider its decision to reduce the number of special lottery draws to eight from 22, reasoning that it will cause a dip in the country’s revenue. He said decreasing the number of the special draws by more

Singaporean entrepreneurs on networking trip

KUCHING: A group of 52 entrepreneurs from Singapore arrived here on yesterday night (Feb 20) for a three-day business trip. Accompanying them was Sarawak Trade and Tourism Co Pte Ltd (STATOS) chief executive officer Chew Chang Quan, and he said the purpose of the trip was to further strengthen ties

SMA ends long wait for better coverage

KUCHING: Residents in the Rantau Panjang area will soon enjoy better mobile coverage and internet service with the commissioning of a new communication tower there recently. It was initiated by Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) with the collaboration of local telecommunication service providers. “The Rantau Panjang community had been facing poor

Businesses urged to hold regular dialogues

KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) and Labuan International Business and Financial Centre Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc.) recently held a masterclass session, which gathered stakeholders from the Sarawak business community. The event held at Pullman Hotel here showcased recent developments in Labuan. Officiating at the event, president of