Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Fadillah meets his beloved headmistress

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof on Sunday reunited with his former primary school headmistress, Sister Ignatia Soon, after so many attempts to arrange a meeting. The emotional reunion took place at the Convent of Mary Immaculate Padungan, near St Peter’s Catholic Church. “I was both happy and

Abang Jo pays tribute to father at biography launch

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg paid tribute to his late father, Tun Abang Openg Abang Sapiee, describing him as a man of integrity who placed great importance on education. He recounted how Abang Openg who was born in 1905 had gone out of his way

Learn history to understand Sarawak’s unique legacy

KUCHING: Biographer Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir has emphasised the importance of learning history and those who have contributed to the development of Sarawak. He said to ensure that the state’s legacy is preserved and understood by the current and future generations, it is crucial to educate them about Sarawak’s rich

Govt to look into heritage value of former nurses quarters

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will look into a request of the Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS) to preserve the building of the former Nurses Quarters located opposite the Sarawak General Hospital near the junction of Jalan Crookshank and Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun

State sets 2030 target to eliminate cervical cancer

KUCHING: Sarawak is determined to make cervical cancer, a preventable disease, to be a thing of the past. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state targets to achieve this by the year 2030 through vaccination, screening and treatment. “In Malaysia, cervical cancer is the third most

Engaging with global community aboard Doulos Hope

KUCHING: Doulos Hope and her crew are in the city here and on a mission to share knowledge, help and bring hope. Some of the crew members spoke to Sarawak Tribune and shared some of their thoughts volunteering on the ship. Jabulani Witthoft, a 27-year-old project manager, describes his time

Go high-tech through good education: Abang Jo

KUCHING: Sarawak aspires not only to be a ‘green’ state of producing clean renewable energy but also to be a high-tech state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, however, said this can only be achievable if youths have good education and take up courses related to technology.

MOTAC collaborates with China for UNESCO recognition of lion and dragon dance

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) is collaborating with the government of China to gain United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) recognition for the Lion and Dragon Dance as a performing art. Its Deputy Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said that this effort aligns with

Different strokes to cement M’sia-China ties

KUCHING: A Chinese lion dance head with a beautifully crafted batik-patterned tail has become the main attraction at the inaugural 2024 Lion Dance Festival here. The bright yellow lion dance head and its tail decorated with maroon-coloured Malaysian batik patterns, was crafted by Siow Ho Phiew, a master craftsman of