Thank you, Abang Johari
By Magdalene Rogers & Tania Matu KUCHING: People from walks of life, particularly the non-Muslims, welcome the announcement by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg that the state will be increasing its allocation for the Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) next year. During the UNIFOR’s appreciation ceremony in Sibu recently, the premier […]
Public ‘yes’ to Dr Annuar for Sibu, fresh approach timely
SIBU: Members of the public here are open to the possibility of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) fielding Nangka assemblyman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee for the Sibu parliamentary seat. Voters polled by the New Sarawak Tribune said a fresh approach is needed to bring meaningful improvement to Sibu – a seat which has been held by […]
All in support of Mukah incumbent MP
MUKAH: Incumbent Member of Parliament for Mukah Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib is one of the names mentioned to be contesting in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). Residents in the Mukah parliamentary area have been given the opportunity to get to know her personally during her term in office since 2018 till this point, and […]
Overpriced tickets leave voters in the lurch
KUCHING: Voters are seeing an enormous surge in flight ticket prices for the election weekend just minutes after the Election Commission (EC) announced the polling date for the 15th general election (GE15). Following the eagerly anticipated confirmation of the election date, which was fixed on Nov 19, flight booking websites are flooding. Unfortunately members of […]
May the right candidates be chosen
By Gabriel Lihan, Tania Matu, Shaik Shaiful & Uzair Aneeq KUCHING: Voters are excited and looking forward to casting their votes in the forthcoming 15th General Election (GE15). The Election Commission (EC) has set November 19 as polling day for the 15th General Election while nomination will be on November 5 and early polling on […]
GE15 best solution to bring about stability
Caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on the 10th October announced the dissolution of parliament, nine months before its term ends, paving the way for the 15th general election (GE15). The Election Commission is expected to soon announce the nomination and polling days for the election which will for the first time see […]
Sarawak Delta Geopark programme gets thumbs-up
KUCHING: The Awareness Programme on Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) Series 4/2022 aims to spread awareness to every branch of the community about its existence and importance to the state. In addition, a programme like this aims to prepare everyone to become agents of disseminating information to communities that have not yet been exposed to this […]
Take a rest, Dr Mahathir
SIBU: The willingness of the two-time former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to hold the post for the third time has received mixed reaction from the public. Many are concerned especially when it comes to his age and health condition. The 97-year-old became the fourth prime minister in 1981 and held the position for […]
Reflecting on true meaning of independence
KUCHING: As citizens, we should appreciate the concern, seriousness and perseverance of Malaysians in facing the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic – the country is now in the endemic phase. Therefore, regardless of our positions, let us join with the government in the fight against the coronavirus. We need to act in tandem […]
DBKU staff happy with good response
KUCHING: The three-day Consumers’ Day organised by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) shows that such a communal event is beneficial to the public. More than ten booths were set up. The event saw a large crowd turning up as early as 9 am yesterday. New Sarawak Tribune met with several DBKU staff members, who were […]
