Author: Jacintha Jolene

Taib attends Nuzul Al-Quran celebration

SIBU: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib attended the state-level Nuzul Al-Quran celebration at Masjid An-Nur here, yesterday. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani

‘Sorry, we don’t have a MyKid printer at Bintulu JPN’

KUCHING: The Bintulu National Registration Department (JPN) office in Bintulu is unable to accept MyKid applications because it does not have a machine to print the chip-embedded identity card for children under the age of 12 years. Nevertheless, the department said it accepted the concerns, remarks and suggestions of Bintulu

Magnum donates to stroke victim

PADAWAN: Magnum’s commitment to the needy and less fortunate in society is reflected through its “Magnum Cares” Community Support. The firm responds to the needs of the less fortunate in the communities it serves. “We realise that there are many less fortunate people in our society who need financial assistance

Lively Easter celebrations this year

KUCHING: Christians all over the world yesterday celebrated Easter Sunday, the holiest day in the church’s calendar, which commemorated the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead after his crucifixion and burial. Before that, during the 40 days of Lent, they fasted. Christians also observed Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and

Memorable return to church

KUCHING: After two years of low-key celebration and a series of online masses due to the pandemic, congregations at churches are finally allowed with no limitation. A check by New Sarawak Tribune during the Holy Week at St Ann Church, Kota Padawan found that it was a full house service

34 villages take part in Ramadan programme

KUCHING: A total of 34 villages in the Demak Laut constituency had successfully conducted the annual “Program Ihya Ramadan” which began in 2011. All the villages joined hands to cook and distribute ‘bubur lambuk’ (savoury porridge) to each village from April 9 – 17. Apart from distributing the ‘bubur lambuk’,

TBS distributes RM125,100 to individuals, tahfiz centres

KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) distributed Aidilfitri aid of RM125,100 to 483 individuals and 22 tahfiz centres. According to its general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie, the aid is intended to ease the burden of the communities during the month of Ramadan as well as preparations to

Christians now able to celebrate Holy Week in churches

KUCHING: Christians are now able to celebrate the coming Holy Week in churches since the transition to the endemic phase on April 1. Catholic Archbishop Simon Poh said the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) had acknowledged the high compliance of churches and houses of worship throughout the pandemic period. “All

Can you help trace his family?

KUCHING: Sentosa Hospital is seeking public assistance to trace the family members or next of kin of a patient who is admitted to the Men’s Forensic Ward. The Chinese (Buddhist) male patient is identified as Jong Phin Ngian, 50, his last address was Jalan Jee Jun, Siniawan, Bau. Jong has

Taib, Raghad break fast with UNIMAS

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib attended the Majlis Iftar Perdana organised by the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in Kota Samarahan, on Wednesday. The event, held at Tun Abang Salahuddin Islamic Centre (PITAS), aims to foster