In Sarawak, urgent efforts are underway to enhance palliative care services, particularly in rural communities. Collaborative initiatives, including the “Domiciliary Palliative Care Program”, are bridging gaps, and a partnership with the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network aims to bring regional expertise. Urgent Care There is an urgent need to
Before the year ends, Christmas Day looms, bringing joy and merriment, where Christians around the world celebrate the commemorative day of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also a day where family gathers, gifts are exchanged, and love and laughter are shared. Christmas isn’t a season, it’s a feeling
Commemorating the efforts of the Kaum Ibu from the years of their organisation, to their contributions within the community during the anti-cession movement, the Brooke Trust will be releasing archives of photos and stories from the past — a collection of the Ranee Muda Kathleen Brooke under the Brooke Archive
Despite the stormy days, choir conductor and coach Wong Yung Fong continues on her journey. Confronting challenges head-on, she stands strong and resilient, displaying unwavering strength in the face of difficult situations. The unyielding spirit of a choir conductor A well-blended choir or orchestra largely depends on its conductor. A challenging
The first runner-up for Queen of the World Sarawak talks about her adolescent years, battling between her self-esteem and the discouraging comments from her peers about her height and size. Today, she is able to celebrate the diversity that her body has to offer. Rising strong: From body-shamed to empowering
Christopher Paul Flenin, who has worked in the event decorating industry for over two decades, shares his journey with New Sarawak Tribune. A journey of passion and decor Since young, Christopher Paul Flenin has had an interest in aesthetically decorated displays. Always in awe of the prominent details and how
Spice Ranee, MasterChef Jasbir Kaur does not know when to stop. The grandmother continues to wow everyone with her culinary prowess and dedication by creating dishes that reflect her years of experience in the kitchen. The Spice Ranee’s culinary adventure The jovial and charismatic Jasbir Kaur, also known as the
Sitting in a cafe with New Sarawak Tribune, Chew Fang Chin talks about the 40 years he spent immersing himself in arts and the lessons he learnt from them. Four decades of culture on canvas CHEW Fang Chin, who has dabbled in arts for four decades, has dedicated his life
Esther Michael and her family had made it deeply rooted in them from generations before to encourage one another to take up formal education. Today, she pursues her passion by advocating for students throughout Sarawak. Geologist’s mission to break educational barriers Despite coming from a mixed heritage of minority tribes
In recent weeks, there was a mix of feelings regarding the revival of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) after it was abolished in 2018. While many talks were going on about what it would mean to have PLKN 3.0, many more reminisced about their times in camp. Fostering unity,