Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Fresh chicken for NST&US Club

KUCHING: The distribution of raw fresh chicken to New Sarawak Tribune & Utusan Sarawak’s Welfare Club members (NST&US) was held at The Sarawak Press Sdn Bhd here, yesterday. The distribution in conjunction with the Hari Raya festival is one of the club’s missions to create a cheerful atmosphere and strengthen

GPS gets thumbs-up from Indian chamber

KUCHING: The Sarawak Indian Chamber of Commerce Sarawak (SaICCI) has given Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) the thumbs-up, describing Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as “a political strategist of courage and conviction”. Its president Rajah Murugaiah in a press release issued here yesterday said the chamber saw GPS

Shoplifting suspect nabbed

MIRI: A 27-year-old man has been arrested for stealing 10 chocolate bars worth RM80.48 from a hypermarket at Jalan Post here on Monday evening. It was believed that the suspect grabbed 10 chocolate bars and shoved them into a sling bag he was carrying. The man then just walked out

Strive for best traditions, noble values

Throughout the world millions of Muslims are celebrating the most important festival in the Muslim calendar. Eid ul-fitri marking the end of month long Ramadhan. I always admire and respect Muslims everywhere for being so disciplined in fulfilling their religious obligations during the Holy Month of Ramadhan. The act of

Trio under citizen arrest for CBT

KUCHING: Three persons aged between 20 and 30 were arrested by members of the public in a pub yesterday morning for committing criminal breach of trust (CBT) yesterday morning. According to Head of Sarawak Commercial Crime Department, Supt Mustafa Kamal, the police were informed that three persons were under citizen

SUPP to hold EGM on June 17

KUCHING: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching branch will be holding an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to raise and discuss critical issues concerning the party’s future following its departure from the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. EGM organising chairperson councillor Jong Yean Pin said that the branch was the first

Indonesian worker hurt in attack

SEPUPOK, NIAH: A 32-year-old estate worker sustained injury on his left forehead and arm after he was attacked by an Indonesian man wielding a Samurai sword near a workshop here last Sunday night. In the 10pm incident, the victim, also an Indonesian was taken to a clinic nearby before he

HSHS L offers Raya deals

KUCHING: Rebates, property updates and consultations for prospective buyers are among attractive promotions Hock Seng Lee (HSL) has lined up for Hari Raya. Starting today (note to ed: Friday), HSL is running a promo booth at The Spring Shopping Mall, on the ground floor just outside Starbucks. From June 19

Great lifestyle, investment opportunities with NAIM

KUCHING: The upcoming Hari Raya festive holidays present a great opportunity for those interested to visit Naim Group of Companies’ well-received residential developments in Kuching. The Group is also featuring its exciting ‘Merdeka Special Promotion’ where purchasers can obtain amazing savings. Naim’s General Manager for Sales and Marketing, Caroline Yeo

State-level Gawai Dayak fete on June 22

KUCHING: The State-level Gawai Dayak celebration will be held on June 22, 2018 with a procession showcasing the diversities of Dayak cultural grandeur. Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas yesterday led the organising committee to pay a courtesy call on Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun