KUCHING: As many gather with loved ones to celebrate the Gawai harvest festival, one family in Bandar Baru Semariang here is clinging to something far more essential – hope, strength and each other. For 61-year-old Sediah Sta, Gawai is a quiet affair this year. Visually impaired and battling multiple health
EVERY year on May 29, journalists across Malaysia pause – just for a while – to reflect on the profession we chose or as some would say, the profession that chose us. It’s Hari Wartawan Nasional, or HAWANA – Malaysia’s National Journalism Day. While some may still not know such
KUCHING: With the annual haj season drawing near, the Sarawak Umrah and Haj Agencies Association (SUHA) is calling on all Muslim pilgrims to strictly abide by Saudi Arabia’s pilgrimage regulations and avoid illegal shortcuts that could compromise both their journey and faith. SUHA chairman Ruzaiman Ghazalee expressed concern over the
THERE is something quietly powerful about watching a room full of young students fall silent – not out of fear or boredom, but because someone has just said something that made them think. That was the scene yesterday (May 22) at Tunku Putra-HELP International School, where over 60 students sat
KUCHING: Over sixty students from Tunku Putra-HELP International School had the unique opportunity to gain insights into the world of journalism from a seasoned media professional during a special talk held today. Sarawak Tribune (ST) Editor-in-Chief, Aden Nagrace, delivered a one-hour session focused on the fundamentals of news writing, aiming
“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love of learning.” – American lawyer and politician, Brad Henry Every year on May 16, Malaysians celebrate Teacher’s Day – Hari Guru – a day dedicated to recognising the extraordinary men and women who shape our minds, guide
MOST people outgrow their childhood obsessions. For Loi Ming Shen, 25, his childhood love for Pokémon didn’t fade – it grew into something bigger. Long after the TV screens stopped airing the classic anime and the Game Boy cartridges were shelved, Pokémon stayed with him – not just as a
“You can have more than one home. You can carry your roots with you, and decide where they grow.” – Swedish writer, Henning Mankell IN many Western cultures, leaving the family home by the age of 18 is almost a rite of passage. It’s seen as the moment one steps
PUTRAJAYA: It was a proud and meaningful moment for Sarawak’s former Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman when he was named the recipient of the Anugerah Khas Buku Negara 2025 under the category Buku Umum Terbaik (Best General Book — Safety and Community Wellbeing). The award recognises
KUCHING: Preparations for Pesta Tasik Biru 2025 are progressing steadily ahead of its official launch on May 15. Tasik Biru assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, said the organising committee together with government agencies, community leaders and private sector stakeholders are finalising all aspects of the event. He said these include
