Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Projects will change Dalat, Oya landscape

DALAT: Several major projects to be implemented in Dalat and Oya this year will be game changers in these two areas, said Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “In Dalat, we will implement a boutique hotel with 36 rooms and other facilities such as

Women’s petanque tournament draws enthusiastic participation

BALINGIAN: The women’s petanque tournament, recently held at Balingian Riverbank, witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents. The event was collaboratively organised by the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) Balingian Branch and the Balingian Boules Sports Club. Balingian Boules Sports Club secretary Abdul Faeizwan Daud explained that the primary goal

Mukah fishermen brave rainy season to secure livelihoods

MUKAH: Despite the rainy season, fishermen continue to seek their livelihoods at sea. They do not consider rain as a challenge to obtaining fresh seafood for sale to the Mukah residents. A survey at the Mukah Wet Market fish unloading area found that many fishermen are venturing out to sea

Early environmental education for sustainable practices

MUKAH: Acting Mukah District officer Peleadzman Ahip has stressed the importance of fostering environmental education and awareness from a young age within the community to ensure the sustainability of the environment. He pointed out the need for collaboration among the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), the Environment Department, and

New roads for community wellbeing

DALAT: The Sarawak government is dedicated to ensuring that rural communities are not left behind in the state’s development journey. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted the importance of road infrastructure in achieving this goal. “There are roads that will connect Dalat to Sibu

Over 300 students join dance competition

MUKAH: More than 300 participants joined in the Dragon Dance Open 2023 and Lion Dance Competition held at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chong Boon, recently. The participants consisted of primary and secondary school students from Mukah, Dalat, Bintulu, Sibu and Kuching. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said this competition

Villagers in Mukah gear up for New Year celebrations

MUKAH: With just a few days left until we bid farewell to 2023 and usher in 2024, the residents of several villages here are buzzing with excitement as they make preparations for the upcoming New Year festivities. Chairperson Haminah Jaraiee of the Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) in Kampung Tutus Ulu,

Persistent Quran reading from young age

SERDENG: Emphasising the importance of reading the Al-Quran consistently from an early age, Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab advocated for the continuous practice of this religious discipline. Speaking at the Khatam Al-Quran Programme organised by SK Kampung Serdeng at Masjid Darul Ikram Kampung Serdeng here on Thursday, Yusuf highlighted

Thumbs up to ‘glow in the dark’ road technology

MUKAH: “Glow in the dark” road technology that reflects light in the dark is helping road users, especially at night. With this technology, it also makes it easier for visually impaired drivers who rely entirely on road markings while driving at night. New Sarawak Tribune interviewed several members of the

Besaug Festival boosts income of weavers

DALAT: The Dalat Besaug Festival 2023 is not only a tourist attraction, but it also provides an income boost for local artisans who create woven mats, bags, and baskets. Kemban Ngako, a 53-year-old hand-weaver from Nanga Baoh, expressed her satisfaction with the festival’s success, as it has positively impacted her