Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Media urged to portray, support local artistes

KUCHING: Local artistes can benefit from the support of a local media team, which can provide them with a valuable exposure and the opportunity to reach a wider audience. JayC Ho, a division head of the Sarawak Dancesport Association, dancer, performer and artiste spoke on behalf of all the artistes

302 competing in Sarawak Age Group Swimming Championship

KUCHING: A total of 302 swimmers are entered for the three-day 49th Sarawak Age Group Swimming Championship which begins at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre here today. The competition offers five age groups, namely Boys and Girls Under eight, Under-10,Under-12, Under-14, and Under-17. The 144-strong Kota Samarahan Amateur Swimming Association

State govt needs land acquisition for approved projects

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Land acquisition is necessary to ensure the state government’s effort in increasing the development in rural areas, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah said that several projects in infrastructure developments have been approved and are currently being constructed. Therefore, he added the approved

SEB to have 25pc stake in HEP project

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) will get a 25 per cent equity in a joint-venture project to build a hydroelectric plant with its partners in Indonesia. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the hydroelectric plant located in North Kalimantan, Indonesia will supply electricity

Looking forward to Kuching Charity Run

KUCHING: The Kuching Charity Run 2023 being organised by the Rotary Club is expected to be back with a boom. The launching of the run has caused excitement among volunteers, organising committees and the general public to participate and enjoy. New Sarawak Tribune interviewed them on their expectations on the

Kuching Charity Run 2023 on May 7, anyone?

KUCHING: Kuching Charity Run 2023 organised by six Kuching Rotary clubs will be held in CityOne Megamall on May 7. The charity run will commence at 6.30 am consisting of three categories, 2km, 5km and 10km. Rotary District Governor Elect of District 3310 John Chan pointed out that the funds

Alternative route to ease traffic congestion near INTAN

KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) has opened up an alternative road to ease traffic congestion near the INTAN roundabout along the Samarahan/Kuching Expressway. In a statement issued yesterday, JKR informed that it is currently upgrading the road which is a major construction work. “As an effort to manage traffic

Police hunting for Lundu murder suspect

LUNDU: A 25-year old man working as a plantation worker was found dead with a bruised and bloodied face. The body was found by the roadside near an oil palm company in Lundu. It was believed that the deceased was beaten to death with a sharp object. Lundu police chief

Four families affected by flood evacuated

KUCHING: Four families in Jalan Tanah Perkuburan Islam, Kampung Buntal have been evacuated to a safe area after water level rose to waist deep. According to a statement by the Civil Defence Force (APM), seven children and seven adults from the four families were evacuated at around 5.30 pm on

Some areas in Kuching, Kota Samarahan flooded

KUCHING: Heavy downpours since Friday night caused some areas in Kuching and Kota Samarahan to be inundated by floods. According to a statement by the Civil Defence Force (APM) Batu Kawah area in Kampung Sinar Budi Baru,Taman Desa Wira was affected by the heavy rain causing water to rise to