Author: Abg Farid Abg Taha

Soldiers under Eastern Field Command ready to fight: Commander

KUCHING: The men of the Eastern Field Command (EFC) are well-trained and ready to defend the country in any event and under any threat. In giving this assurance, First Infantry Division Commander Major General Datuk Md Din Abu said their presence in Sarawak ensures the security of the state as

Increasing use of drone technology in Sarawak

KUCHING: The drone technology is being increasingly used in the state, including the oil and gas industry. A drone or a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) is an aircraft without a human pilot onboard. In an exclusive interview with New Sarawak Tribune, Freelance UAV Pilot and part-time pilot at Beyond Horizon

Grant recipients thank GPS, Sarawak government

KUCHING: “Thank you, Gabungan Party Sarawak (GPS) and Sarawak government for helping us in times of need!” This was what some of the recipients of “Program Penambahbaikan Rumah Rakyat Miskin Sarawak) in Satok said today. One of the recipients is Michael Tugat Dagang, 69, from Kampung Kudey Baru (Iban). A

19 houses in Satok to undergo repairs under MRP grant

KUCHING: Some 19 families in the Satok area here can breathe a sigh of relief as the Sarawak government will be improving their houses under its Minor Rural Project (MRP) programme. The Satok area consists of Kampung No. 3, Kampung No. 5, Kampung No. 6, Kampung Kudey Lama and Kampung

Mothers of disabled children get ‘Glorious Mother’ award

KUCHING:  Some mothers stood out at this year’s Mother’s Day celebration which was held at Riverside Majestic Hotel here yesterday. The event highlight was the presentation of the “Ibu Gemilang”(Glorious Mother) award. There were two recipients of the award – Chong Mui Na and Nur Damia Yusuf Muhammad Alamin. Both

Youths take a lesson from Nancy on MA63

KUCHING: Some 100 people attended the Youth Meet Up forum with Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri organised by the Kenyalang Prodigy at Dormani Hotel, Kampung Masjid here on Saturday. The forum titled Article 1 (2) discussed the current issue in Sarawak, where Nancy, who is also Batang Sadong MP, shared her

312 soldiers bleed for a good cause

KUCHING: Some 312 soldiers participated in a blood donation drive at the Bukavu Hall, Penrissen Camp near here, yesterday. The event organised by the First Medical Battalion of the Malaysian Armed Forces was meant to help replenish blood stock at the Blood Bank of Sarawak General Hospital. Besides, it was

Third stage of rabies operation in Kuching District

KUCHING: Stage three of the rabies operation will take place in Kuching District from April 22 to May 3. This was announced at the Rabies Awareness Programme held at the MBKS Auditorium Hall, here yesterday. Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) Superintendent Ang Seow Aun said, “We take this

It’s the dogs or us!

The spread of rabies must be contained or many more people will die: Vet KUCHING: The authorities are ready to do the unpopular to curb the spread of rabies. Senior Veterinary Officer with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sarawak, Dr Nicholas Jenek said the public may not like the