Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

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

Polytechnic Mukah students to compete in Worldskills Malaysia Sarawak finals

MUKAH: Nine students from Polytechnic Mukah (PMU) are set to represent the institution in the final stage of the Worldskills Malaysia Sarawak (WMS) competition, scheduled to take place in Kuching this weekend (Dec 9 and 10) . The students, hailing from various departments including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Information

Mukah to send two teams to state-level lion dance championship

MUKAH: Mukah will participated in the 2nd Lee Onn Group Challenge Cup state-level lion dance championship in Kuching on Dec 8.  Mukah Dragon, Lion and Wushu Dance Association chairman Ho Ing Siong said two teams, namely Medan Setia Raja Mukah Dragon and Lion Dance Club and the Zong Ho Mukah

Thousands revel in parade, tree lights

MUKAH: An estimated 7,000 visitors gathered at Dataran Pehin Setia Raja on Saturday night for the Christmas Festival. The event featured a Christmas Parade, with participation from diverse communities in the area. Deputy Minister of Economy and Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, accompanied by Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine, led

Non-stop bus service returns

TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY MUKAH: The non-stop bus service offered by City Public Link has resumed operation after a 20-year hiatus, aiming to alleviate transportation challenges faced by the local population. Foo Boon Ling, Chief Accountant of City Public Link, stated that this service was reintroduced in response to

Mukah Polytechnic Student Society engages in CSR at Senior Citizens Activity Centre

MUKAH: A total of 42 Student Representative Council (MPP) members, along with club advisors of the Mukah Polytechnic Student Society (PMU), participated in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Simpulan Kasih programme at the Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) in the Dalat Welfare Complex recently. The programme director, Phan Siew Zhen,

Students pursuing further studies get incentives

DARO: Students advancing to higher education levels continue to receive assistance in terms of incentives. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad stated that 23 more students have successfully received offers to higher education institutions. “This brings the total to 76 students pursuing further education this year. “Alhamdulillah, every year sees an increase

132 students get RM26,400 uniform aid

TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY MUKAH: A total of 132 students have been awarded a RM200 voucher under the school uniform aid programme, totaling RM26,400 in the Balingian state constituency. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the programme, initiated by the Sarawak government and funded by Yayasan Sarawak, aims to

UiTM Mukah a potential centre of excellence

MUKAH: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Mukah Campus has the potential to be a centre of excellence for various economic activities in Sarawak. UiTM Chairman Professor Datuk Dr Raduan Che Rose said this involves research on sago, sago-related products and other areas related to halal food and so on. “With the