Friday, 15 August 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Book on issues of indigenous people launched

KUCHING: ‘An Anthology of Indigenous Peoples’ Issues’, is a book vital to create awareness and educating future generations on issues faced by indigenous groups around the world. The book, edited by Dr Ramy Bulan and Charles Chow was published by a publisher Thomson Reuters Asia, was officiated at by Deputy

GPS all set, ready for GE15

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is all set for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15) including campaigning during the election. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the state ruling party is ready with its machinery already on the ground and ready to face the election. “GPS has

Salang says he’ll do his best if nominated

KUCHING: Datuk Joseph Salang is ready to give a strong fight if nominated for the coming 15th general election (GE15). The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president said that if given the chance by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari, he is prepared to give his best. On the decision

Kuching cleanliness the responsibility of all, says MBKS mayor

KUCHING: The city’s cleanliness is a shared responsibility of all parties, councils and the public included. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has said that it is everyone’s duty to ensure cleanliness of the city is maintained. “We would like to appeal to everyone, that this

More tourism opportunities between Sarawak and Indonesia with border reopening

KUCHING :The opening of borders between Sarawak and West Kalimantan will enhance more tourism opportunities between Malaysia and Indonesia. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia, in particular, Sarawak must continue to be strengthened. He was

GPS should demand more federal funding, opines PBK chief

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should demand from the federal government development funds as this is the latter’s responsibility. In making this call, Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan said the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government—when in power for 22 months—had failed to put in sufficient effort to alleviate

African runners love Borneo Spartan Trail

KUCHING: African runners are keen on making a return to the Borneo Spartan Trail Classic after making their first appearance. Simon Rotcis, 35, from Kenya has expressed his urge to join the run again next year, after only his second time in Sarawak. “This is a nice place, I enjoy

M’sians win first prize Spartan Trail Classic run

KUCHING: Malaysians grabbed the winner’s prize for the 100 kilometres Borneo Spartan Trail Classic running event held in Redeems Centre, in Kampung Apar, Bau. Daved Simpat, 40 and Izzah Hazriah Abdul Malek, 33 won the first prize for the 100 kilometres, overtaking runners from Ethiopia, Kenya, USA, Germany, Filipino, Hong

Hindus gearing up for bigger Deepavali bash

KUCHING: Deepavali which falls on Oct 24 will be celebrated with the usual fanfare this year, after a two-year pandemic hiatus. New Sarawak Tribune met with some members of the Hindu community at the Indian Association Kuching (IAK) hall on yesterday (Oct 15) to get their thoughts on being finally

Unity ensures Sarawak is progressive

KUCHING: Remain united to ensure Sarawak remains a prosperous and progressive state. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said that Sarawak is a state that is able to live together despite the existence of many races and religions. “We have proven to the rest of the country and the world