Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Funds preserve legacy of historic church

SIMANGGANG: The St Lawrence Church Cemetery Committee in Sabu here has received an allocation of RM10,000 under the Minor Rural Project (MRP) initiative. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the funding, adding that both the Anglican Women Fellowship (AWF) and the Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) have each been allocated

Hope Place shares festive joy with needy families

KUCHING: A total of 100 underserved Chinese families received Chinese New Year festive items when volunteers from Hope Place paid them a visit recently. In a press release, the non-governmental organisation said the festive items included fresh vegetables, eggs, cookies, boxes of mandarin oranges and dry food. “We received hampers

Fatimah’s ministry looks towards Singapore’s elderly care support system

KUCHING:  The commendable aged care facilities and services in Singapore serve as an example for the Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry, setting the stage for Sarawak’s proactive preparation for an aging population by 2028. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said Singapore’s exemplary support system, emphasising its effectiveness for

Azizul keeps WTF presidency

KUCHING: Azizul Annuar Adenan has been re-elected as the president of Taekwondo Malaysia (WTF) during the recent WTF 11th annual general meeting. Azizul retained the top post after he garnered 38 votes in a two-cornered fight against Datuk Mohd Nasir Ibrahim Fikri who could only secure 17 votes. “I thank

Ryoga’s tale of sheer destination, grit to c’ship titl

IPOH: For Ryoga Kho, his journey to the championship title of the TennisMalaysia Junior 2024 Leg 1 is not without its moment of uncertainty. The 12-year old prodigy from SJKC Stampin Kuching said he almost had to forfeit or give a walkover in his doubles match due to the pressing

Curtin Malaysia marks Australia Day, diplomatic ties

MIRI: Recently 350 enthusiastic staff members of Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) convened at the foyer of the Harry Perkins Lecture Theatre to joyously celebrate Australia Day and commemorate 69 years of enduring Australia-Malaysia diplomatic relations. The momentous gathering, part of Curtin Malaysia’s 25th anniversary festivities, revived the cherished annual

New wet market symbolises unity in multi-racial Bau community

BAU: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has stressed the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the wet market here, equating it to preserving the harmony within the multi-racial community. He noted the significance of maintaining sensitivity due to the diverse population in Bau. “Because we want to maintain

Well wishes for new Agong

KUCHING: Sarawakians have welcomed the appointment of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim. His Majesty was sworn in yesterday as the new King of Malaysia in a ceremony steeped in tradition at Istana Negara. When polled by the New Sarawak Tribune, members of the public expressed hope that the

CCUS technology mix needed to meet climate goals

ITALY: The industry will require a combination of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology to effectively reduce emissions. In stressing this, Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Hazland Abg Hipni said the application of carbon capture technology still involves further research despite its long history and relative