Friday, 26 December 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Closure of UTC Miri due to power supply disruption

KUCHING: The Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Miri will be closed tomorrow (Aug 19) due to a disruption in the power supply. This was disclosed by the State Implementation Monitoring Unit of the Department of Sarawak Premier yesterday. “As informed through the Electricity Supply Disruption Notice by Syarikat SESCO Berhad Northern

Sarawak identifies strategies to address ageing population

KUCHING: Sarawak government has identified several strategies that are considered appropriate for immediate implementation to strengthen preparedness and readiness in facing the challenges of becoming an aged nation by 2028.Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah discussed the challenges and strategies related to ageing

Minister upbeat about UNICEF partnership

KUCHING: Ministry of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development is looking forward to working together with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on several projects aimed at improving the lives of children in Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed her enthusiasm for this collaboration, which includes

WWF forum, exhibitionat museum on Aug 19

KUCHING: WWF-Malaysia will be hosting a forum, a mini exhibition and a project site visit in conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The forum and mini exhibition will take place at the Borneo Cultures Museum’s (BCM) Arts and Crafts Gallery on August 19 (Saturday) from 8.30

EFS – a beacon of hope for young Sarawakians

KUCHING: As the Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) continues to make positive strides, it stands as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path toward a brighter future for the state’s young residents. The EFS manifests the Sarawak Government’s unwavering commitment to nurturing education, fostering ambition and driving economic empowerment from the

Needy family in Bawang Assan receives timely assistance

SIBU: Extending a helping hand to a struggling family across the river in Bawang Assan, the Sarawak government has taken proactive steps by dispatching an officer from the Welfare Department for an assessment visit today morning. Guided by Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, leading the Community Development Team of Sarawak

Thoughts from working parents about breastfeeding

KUCHING: As World Breastfeeding Week is observed from Aug 1-7, the focus on “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents” aims to promote and support breastfeeding among parents with work responsibilities. New Sarawak Tribune interviewed a few members of the public here to gather their thoughts on the matter.

Embracing health and fun through Kuching Zumba Fiesta

KUCHING: The sixth edition of the Kuching Zumba Fiesta is set to captivate participants of all ages, genders and races as it returns as part of the annual Kuching Festival. The event, organised by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), aims to promote a healthier lifestyle within the community through

AIFFA to promote Sarawak products internationally

KUCHING: Several Sarawak products such as fashion, handbags and many more will be showcased by international artists attending the 2023 ASEAN International Film Festival (AIFFA) Gala Night this Friday. The matter was informed by the general manager of CENTEXS Commercial, Shahren Yusri, adding that he has established cooperation with AIFFA

Kuching, Sibu and Miri to hold stunning street parades

KUCHING: The city here, Sibu, and Miri are set to witness breathtaking street parades commemorating Sarawak’s 60 years of Independence. The event, themed “Sarawak Maju Makmur” (Progressive, Prosperous Sarawak), will feature 2,400 participants from 60 contingents, representing various government agencies, academic institutions, schools, private organisations, ethnic groups, and non-governmental organisations