Thursday, 5 February 2026

Author: Abg Farid Abg Taha

Suhakam to up human rights awareness efforts

KUCHING: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam), through its Sarawak office, has vowed to increase efforts in promoting and protecting human rights. Its newly appointed commissioner, Dr Madeline Berma, said the commission would be putting in place strategies to see to this. “Our plans will include rigorous engagements with

We’ll make Kuching heritage city: DBKU mayor

KUCHING: A total of 30 orphans from Rumah Kanak-Kanak Toh Puan Hajah Norkiah were delighted to be among the first to try out Sarawak’s own franchise restaurant Chicken Shak at No. 23 Market Street yesterday. Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) mayor Datuk Abang Wahap Abang Julai, who was attracted to

LKIM D-G on working visit to state

KUCHING: The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) organised a working visit to its development projects in the state yesterday. Its director-general Jamaludin Othman said he and his delegation visited three places, namely Muara Tebas, Kampung Bako and Kampung Tupong Batu. “The purpose of this visit is to see the

Quick freeze for steady fish supply

KUCHING: The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) has adopted the Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) system to ensure uninterrupted supply of fish and other marine products during the monsoon season. Its director-general Jamaludin Othman said the system would ensure sufficient supply of fresh frozen fish to meet demand. “We have

‘Ghost’-busting mission

Enforcers all out to stop sale of Ghost Smoke candies in the state KUCHING: Ghost Smoke candies? If you are not in the know, they are candies that look like cigarettes and emit smoke-like vapour when sucked. The authorities don’t take lightly to these candies following complaints from concerned citizens

Company launches first health and safety day

KUCHING: Senari Synergy Group (SSG) of Companies launched their first health and safety day, yesterday, at UCSI Hotel. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom officiated at the ceremony accompanied by Senari Synergy’s chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Mohd Nor. Also present were SSG managing director Jefri Ahmad

Sarawak BSN fetes local media

KUCHING: Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) organised a high tea with the local media at Riverside Majestic Hotel’s Club Lobby Lounge here. Yesterday’s do was to thank the media including New Sarawak Tribune and Sarawak Voice for their continuous support. According to BSN, there was an increase in savings among Generation

Kuching Zumba Fiesta promises to be unforgettable

KUCHING: The Kuching Zumba Fiesta will be held on Aug 3 at 6.30pm at the Sarawak Hockey Stadium, Jalan Padungan. As part of the Kuching Festival programme under the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), this Latin dance-inspired fitness programme aims to promote a better and healthier lifestyle among the public,

RWMF — more than just a music fest

KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival 2019 (RWMF) has proven that it is more than just a music festival as a total of 23,650 visitors from all parts of the world attended the three-day festival. Twenty-two years ago, the RWMF began as a very small gathering of 300 people. Fast

MBKS to focus on health issues

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk James Chan told reporters yesterday that the council would be focusing on health issues after the Kuching Festival. “Usually, the Kuching Festival is the main yearly event for the council. I remember the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Taib Mahmud advising