Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

STEM Theatre to foster culture of innovation

KUCHING: The Mini Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Theatre programme is envisioned to improve pedagogical skills as well as to foster a culture of innovation and creativity among the teachers and young people. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that it exemplified

Time for selective open tender system: Yap

KUCHING: The current practice of drawing votes or ‘Perolehan Cabut Undi’ should be reviewed as it appears to be not suitable to ensure quality and the prompt delivery of projects under the rural transformation programme (RTP) funding. In a statement, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the time has come

SGH seeks family of unconscious patient

KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is looking for the family members of a male patient, Chia Swee Siong, who was admitted on June 27. In a press release, the patient was found unconscious for two days and was brought to SGH after an emergency call from Sentosa Hospital, who had

Hope Place helps single mom, 3 kids

KUCHING: Hope Place has been providing regular aid to a single mother who is facing kidney problems and taking care of three children. According to a press release, the aid was extended to the mother after learning about her responsibilities of raising her children while undergoing dialysis three times a

Writing still gives Ritchie a buzz 50 years on

KUCHING: An over 50-year journey as a newspaperman has earned veteran journalist James Alexander Ritchie a place in the annals of journalism in Sarawak. Born on June 26, 1950 in Penang, he began his career as a reporter for New Straits Times where he earned his stripes over the next

Going after opportunities

New Sarawak Tribune recently spoke with Vivienna Alfred about what inspired her to join the pageant and the entertainment industries, her winning two pageants within 24 hours, her relationship with her brother Vincent Mallang Alfred, her new podcast, and what she had learned so far. Making a name for herself Former

MBKS aims to establish Kuching as Sarawak’s first ageing-friendly city

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is striving to make Kuching the first ageing-friendly city in Sarawak. Recognizing that Sarawak will transition into an ageing society by 2028, MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council is currently developing a plan to ensure the city becomes more accommodating

Electrifying opening night for Rainforest World Music Festival

KUCHING: ‘Twas an electrifying and galvanising opening night for the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2023 last night. A sea of visitors from all around the world came together to let loose, relishing every beat of the most unique music presented on stage and dancing to the music non-stop. During

Tourists having a delightful time at Rainforest World Music Festival

KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2023 kicked off on Friday (June 23), with tourists from all around the world gathering to enjoy the unique music the festival has to offer. This year’s festival is much bigger as it is the first fully-physical concert since the pandemic. New Sarawak