New Sarawak Tribune

The New Sarawak Tribune is an English-language newspaper based in Malaysia, specifically in the cities of Kuching, Sibu, and Bintulu in Sarawak. It was reintroduced after the original Sarawak Tribune was suspended due to its publication of the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons.

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NGO Supports Proposal To Extend Sitting Days

Nov 24, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

KUCHING: Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) has expressed strong support for Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong’s proposal to extend the number of sitting days for the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN). ROSE, in a statement yesterday, concurred with Siden that the current schedule limits discussions on critical constituency issues.
DOPPA Advocates For Oil Palm Smallholders Amid EUDR Challenges

Nov 24, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

KUCHING: The Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (DOPPA) continues to champion the interests of smallholders facing challenges at both local and international levels.
PBB Tupong Backs Efforts To Defend State Rights

Nov 23, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tupong has expressed full support for Sarawak’s efforts to defend its rights over oil and gas resources, including its continental shelf. Tupong assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said the branch also advocates for policies and existing laws, such as the Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 and the Gas Distribution Ordinance 2016 to be strengthened to safeguard Sarawak’s economic interests and sovereignty.
O&G Rights: Ibrahim Takes Zaid’s Argument Apart

Nov 23, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) chief whip Datuk Ibrahim Baki has rejected former law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim’s claims that Sarawak’s assertion of rights over the Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 (OMO) is “misguided and disingenuous.”In a statement Saturday, Ibrahim pointed to the Federal Constitution, specifically Item 8(j) of List I (Federal List) in the Ninth Schedule, which, he argued, is subject to Item 2(c) of the State List.
Territorial Reach Set By 1954 Order

Nov 23, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

KUCHING: The 1954 Order in Council unequivocally expanded Sarawak’s boundaries to encompass the seabed and subsoil of its continental shelf. Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chief whip and Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki affirmed that this extended submerged area was designated as “Crown land,” vested in Sarawak by the British Monarch on Malaysia Day. This transfer was formalised through one of the constitutional instruments annexed to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) under Article III.
RM112.9 Mln Access Road Project Ready June Next Year

Nov 22, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

KUCHING: The RM112.9 million 6.2km access road project south of Kuching International Airport (KIA) is progressing smoothly, with 82 per cent of the work completed ahead of schedule. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the project is expected to be completed by June 28, 2025.
Diesel, Subsidised Cooking Oil Smuggling Still High In Sarawak

Nov 22, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

KUCHING: Diesel and subsidised cooking oil smuggling remains the primary contributor to the leakage of controlled goods in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Fuziah Salleh during the implementation of Ops Tiris, a total of 2,511 cases were detected nationwide, with 119 of these uncovered in 2,558 inspections conducted in Sarawak. “This involved seizures worth RM21.5 million specifically in Sarawak.
Pantai Damai Constituency Achieves "one Family, One Graduate" Goal

Nov 21, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

KUCHING: The “one family, one graduate” goal has been successfully achieved in the Pantai Damai constituency, says assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication highlighted that some families in the area have gone beyond this aspiration, producing multiple graduates.
Cuepacs Welcomes Two Months' Bonus

Nov 21, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

KUCHING: The Special Financial Assistance (BKK) amounting to two months’ basic salary for Sarawak state civil servants reflects the government’s strong appreciation of their contributions. Cuepacs Gred Sarawak vice president and Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) president Zulkiflee Sebli said civil servants play a crucial role in in driving the state’s development and prosperity.
Alternative Funding Of RM14.4 Billion Expended

Nov 20, 2024 | newsarawaktribune.com.my | James Wong

A TOTAL of RM14.4 billion allocated under the Alternative Funding initiative has been expended, with 921 out of 1,476 projects successfully completed, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said 555 projects are currently at various stages of implementation.