KUCHING: It’s not uncommon several decades ago to see people resorting to plastic bags to collect human excreta when there was a lack of proper toilets and people were forced to practise open defecation. These plastic bags were later discarded in rivers or ditches. Thus emerged the term ‘flying toilets’.
KUCHING: Some Peninsular Malaysians still think that Sarawakians live on trees and are not so educated as there is not much of an integration or stories being portrayed about Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah. “I don’t think there are major misconceptions (that Peninsular Malaysians have about Sarawakians),” he
BETONG: Sarawak is fortunate to have the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) which provides assistance to non-Islamic places of worship such as churches, temples and various other religious organisations. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the establishment of UNIFOR shows Premier Datuk Patinggi
KUCHING: Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor has urged the relevant authorities to resolve the lack of lack of clean water supply and non-functional water taps which are affecting residents in Pusa and Beladin. He said the shortage of clean water supply in Kampung Pusa and Beladin is long standing even
SINGER and TV personality Ifa Raziah was thankful and relieved that her husband has now successfully undergone surgery. The 47-year-old posted several photos of her watching over husband Mohd Yani Abdul Rahman in hospital, and captioned, “Alhamdulillah, Yani has been discharged from the operation theatre, but is currently still unconscious.
MIRI: A total of eight households affected by the Jalan Pujut Corner fire incident will be displaced to Kampung Lusut, Lambir, as the state government has recently approved and endorsed residential lots in the area. The fire on April 23 razed nine wooden houses and left 66 people from 15
LOCAL singer and composer Datuk Hattan is currently in the spotlight for his remarks towards a news presenter during a live television segment. The segment was on the recent death of XPDC vocalist Syed Ismail Syed Ibrahim, better known as Mael. Hattan, who was being interviewed via phone call in
Just because many of us take pleasure in buying new shoes, it doesn’t mean that we’re ready to give up the worn-out ones. Many actually look for roadside cobblers to fix their shoes. These cobblers are masters of their craft, and they bring an extra personal touch to the job
KUCHING: Employers have been advised to consider utilising the claimable Human Resources Development Fund for skills trainings to ensure welfare and up-skilling of their employees. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said this could ensure the welfare of the workers, even in the face of rising
BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: Workers hope to be appreciated for their hard work and contributions and to have a good working environment. Labour Day is celebrated annually on May 1 to honour workers and raise awareness of their rights. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to workers about their opinions and expectations
