Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Ministry welcomes 2,500 guests for Raya open house

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication hosted a Hari Raya open house at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) which was attended by nearly 2,500 guests yesterday. The open house, held on the eighth day of the festivity, was a collaboration between the ministry and

Chinese Chambers of Commerce call on Brunei counterpart

KUCHING: The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce of Industry (KCGCCI), the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) and the Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese of Chambers BSB Brunei on April 26. During the courtesy

Premier pays Raya visit to State Secretary

KUCHING: Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the residence of state secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration on Friday evening. Abang Johari who was accompanied by his wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, was warmly

Sarawak applauded as model state of unity

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & GABRIEL LIHAN MUKAH: Sarawak continues to be recognised as the model state of unity owing to its people living in harmony and prosperity despite the diversity in backgrounds. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state has been receiving this recognition

KKB presents financial donation to media body

KUCHING: KKB Engineering Bhd (KKB) has handed over a financial donation to the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) to support the welfare of the media practitioners here. KDJA president Ronnie Teo when expressing his appreciation to KKB, hoped that the community would also continue to support the media in their

Mukah to benefit projects worth over RM1 billion

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & GABRIEL LIHAN MUKAH: The Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA) has identified 60 projects worth over RM1 billion for implementation here and Rajang Delta areas. Officiating at the Pesta Kaul Mukah 2023 today, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the projects

Heatwave affects vegetable outputs, prices

BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The intense heat wave currently affecting Sarawak has taken a toll on vegetable farming in the state. Yesterday, New Sarawak Tribune noticed some stalls selling fewer vegetables than usual when it visited local vegetable markets in Bandar Riyal Kota Samarahan and

Crocodile meat? Thanks, but no thanks

BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: While it is still taboo among the Bidayuh community when it comes to eating crocodile meat, there are some who consider the meat a delicacy. According to a Bidayuh legend called Tayung Ngaringcrocodile meat, she met a crocodile in distress and she helped to remove a

Colours of the Highlands art show ends on May 8

KUCHING: Members of the public have only 10 days left to experience Alena Murang’s “Colours of the Highlands” art show, which has been on display at La Promenade Mall since March 18. The solo exhibition, which features a range of artworks from sketches on paper to large canvases, includes watercolours,

First environmental exhibition by MBKS Apr 29 – May 12

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will hold its first environmental exhibition from April 29 to May 12 here at MBKS. The exhibition titled “Make Climate Cool Again: Let’s Talk about the Environment” is a joint effort with NakedWonders and the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB)