KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadhilah Yusof lauded the extraordinary celebrations of Hari Raya in Sarawak, as over 6,000 visitors flocked to his open house today. Fadhilah, who is Petra Jaya MP, expressed gratitude to the attendees, saying it emphasised the strong spirit of togetherness among Sarawakians. “When I
KUCHING: The demands for allocations by opposition Members of Parliament will be discussed in the Unity Government Leadership Council meeting on April 17. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this follows his meeting with Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin in Parliament on March 19. Fadillah said the
BETONG: The first compact electrical substation here has been operational since last Friday. The Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurial Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, assured that it would resolve the issue of electricity supply disruptions in the Kampung Melayu Betong area. “I hope this facility will resolve the
KUCHING: The highly anticipated 2024 Kuching Festival Food Fair is making its grand return from July 26 to Aug 18 at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) grounds, welcoming food enthusiasts daily from 5pm to 11pm. The council announced 330 stalls this year, with applications opening April 4 at 8am
LIMBANG: The Sarawak Government has set aside a special fund of RM9 million to restore mosques and suraus in this constituency. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Sarawak Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the allocation encompasses the upgrading of key religious centres, including the mosque in
BAU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang stepped forward to assist the family of Margret Donny Rinag, whose home was ravaged by a fire last month. He personally presented a cash donation of RM2,000 and a brand-new refrigerator to the Margret family at their residence in Kampung Stenggang. Recognising the importance of
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg led a special Ramadan event during the Quran Recitation Ceremony and Inaugural Iftar of Sarawak Islamic Agencies last night. The event, organised by the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS), aimed to foster community unity and spiritual growth during the auspicious last
TEBEDU: Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has urged the Kampung Terbat Mawang community to embrace sustainable development and ecotourism initiatives. The Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development commended them for their successful fish farming venture using the tagang system, where fish are sold at RM250 per kg.
PADAWAN: After spending numerous years incarcerated, Mervin Renggu now embarks on a journey of redemption. The 49-year-old was interviewed by the New Sarawak Tribune during the Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL) at Puncak Borneo Prison yesterday (April 4). During the program, designed to aid the reintegration of former inmates into
PADAWAN: The Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL) in Sarawak has demonstrated positive effectiveness in reducing the recidivism rate or instances of repeated crimes. According to Deputy Commissioner of Prison Teyun Thiam Eim, the Sarawak Prison Director, a total of 1,714 inmates have been selected for the programme since 2020. Out
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