KUCHING: The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has issued a clarification following viral social media posts concerning the implementation of the Rumah Sri Pertiwi housing programme in Sarawak. HDC explained that Rumah Sri Pertiwi was an affordable housing initiative by the Sarawak government targeting households with monthly incomes between RM4,000 and
KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Stampin Branch will organise a two-day blood donation campaign to help prevent blood shortages at Sarawak General Hospital. The campaign aims to support the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank by encouraging members of the public to donate blood for patients requiring transfusions and emergency
KUCHING: St David Chapel in Kampung Bumbok received a RM195,000 grant from Sarawak’s Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) during a cheque presentation ceremony held on Sunday (Dec 28). The presentation took place in conjunction with a Christmas gathering at the Kampung Bumbok community hall, attended by church members and local
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has launched the “Name Our Spaces” contest, inviting the public to play an active role in shaping the identity of a major upcoming landmark development in the city. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the initiative gives the community a unique opportunity to
SARIKEI: A total of 96 students have received school uniform and shoe assistance for the 2026 academic year. The assistance was contributed by Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities and Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. “This assistance is part of my continuous commitment to strengthening student welfare in
KUCHING: At 60, Augustine Vincent lives alone and penniless in Kampung Seratau, struggling with poor health and isolation after years of family estrangement. Separated from his wife and children long ago, Augustine has no steady income, no savings, and no family members staying with him. “Cases like Augustine remind us
KUCHING: Gold savings for the long term are seen as relevant as the economic condition of the precious metal continues to remain at favourable price levels. Chegu Aiman Gold company director Aiman Abdul Hamid said gold has strong long-term savings value, especially amid steadily rising gold market conditions. “Looking at
KUCHING: Gold prices continue their sharp ascent, with grade 916 gold expected to reach RM600 per gramme soon after global prices surpassed US$4,500 per ounce this week. Sarawak Tribune took the opportunity recently to observe the activity at few gold shops along Carpenter Street that still remain active, with customers
KUCHING: The Appreciation Night 2025 organised by the Visitors’ Board of Sekolah Tunas Bakti (STB) Kuching and the Asrama Akhlak Lelaki Kuching marked the conclusion of the board’s calendar of activities for the year. The celebratory event, held at a leading hotel, was officiated by the director of the Sarawak
KUCHING: A Christmas spiritual reflection programme was organised by the Brahma Kumaris Foundation Kuching at Sarawak General Hospital’s Multi-Faith Prayer Hall on Christmas Day (Dec. 25). The community event, held from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, aimed to shift the focus of Christmas celebrations from commercial activities to inner peace,