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
MIRI: The Babulang Charity Golf was held at Kelab Golf Miri, with 124 golfers from Sarawak, Labuan, Kuala Lumpur and Brunei participating yesterday. This game served as a prelude to other events of the Babulang Festival and Buffalo Race and attracted the participation of Sang Jati Dusun, Gurkha Regiment Golf
SERIAN: The Sarawak government has allocated a fund of RM100 million to supply clean water for the Serian area. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts II Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that the residents of Kampung Sega Baru in particular will be able to enjoy clean water supply
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE GEDONG: Sarawak is set to produce a high value algae-based technology that is expected to benefit the airline industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he would announce the new technology which will be a new economy source for Sarawak
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) plays an important role as a catalyst to improve the livelihood of the Bumiputera. In stating this, Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the political party, which is part of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition is capable of looking after the fate
WORRY burnout is a relatively new term that describes a general and overwhelming feeling of anxiety that is closely related to the multiple crises the world has been facing in recent years, from the climate emergency to the pandemic, war and inflation. There are just so many things to worry
THE public is advised to be alert for early signs of heatstroke especially among children and the elderly, to avoid unwanted incidents. A general practitioner, Dr Arisman Wenge Abdul Rahman said heatstroke is a disease caused by heat-related illnesses which is preceded by a heat cramp, followed by heat exhaustion.
A new meta-analysis conducted by Australian researchers supports the idea that prescribing nature baths can be beneficial to the mental health of patients. Even if the benefits may seem evident, this research highlights the interest of so-called nature prescriptions, which could also be effective in fighting sedentary lifestyles and reducing
