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Author: Aina Azizah Yeo

Unifor symbol of hope and equality

KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) has been lauded as an initiative to unite and help all religious groups in Sarawak. It received public praise after being revealed that Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia to give aid to non-Muslim bodies in constructing religious houses. Unifor is a

Celebrating Christmas with a caring heart

KUCHING: The management and staff of H&L Retail Sdn Bhd recently visited Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) and spent a day with young cancer patients. They also celebrated Christmas in advance with the patients, in conjunction with H&L’s 60th Anniversary to end the celebration with a history. The company started collecting

New Year’s gift for Sarawakians

KUCHING: S&P Global Ratings, which has affirmed their ‘A-‘ score for Sarawak for its stable earnings outlook, showed that the state government had been prudent, responsible and disciplined. The report proved that the state government had been spending within its means and not otherwise as claimed by certain quarters. In

Returning home for X’mas

KUCHING: As the festive season draws near, many of those who are from outside of Kuching are usually seen rushing back to their hometown; to their family and friends to celebrate the holiday season together. New Sarawak Tribune recently spoke to a few people at Kuching Sentral as the bus

Gaming outlet gives back to society

KUCHING: Sports Toto Malaysia Sdn Bhd will usher the coming Chinese New Year by launching their 33rd Annual Ang Pow Donation campaign next year, starting Jan 9-14. The six-day campaign, which aims to benefit more than 19,000 needy senior citizens nationwide, is open to needy senior citizens age 60 and

Russell Lim is state’s first ISTD Fellow

KUCHING: Russell Lim Jian Liang, 26, qualified as Sarawak’s first ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Fellow after achieving the Highly Commended grade in Modern Ballroom Fellowship to the delight of his trainer John Chong. Sarawak candidates trained by Chong achieved excellent results in the UK based Imperial Society

176 winners in H&L Supermarket ‘Buy & Win Contest’

KUCHING: Some lucky 176 winners of the H&L Supermarket “Buy & Win Contest” went home with prizes worth a total of RM60,000 yesterday. The contest was held in conjunction with H&L’s 60th diamond anniversary this year. Of the number, 170 consolation prize winners each received an electrical kitchen product. Mohd

Practise healthy habits

KUCHING: City folk are encouraged to practise healthy habits of vitality to enhance awareness and concern towards physical and mental health. Mayor of Kuching South City Council, Datuk Wee Hong Seng said mechanisation and automation have gradually replaced the motion of human body. “The ever-changing technology has made the movement

New clinic brings relief to villagers

KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Bintawa Hilir here are thrilled that a new clinic — Maternity and Child Health Clinic or ‘Klinik Kesihatan Ibu dan Kanak-kanak’ (KKIK) has been built in the village. The new clinic will hopefully start operating in February next year. It will be manned by two medical

PSB no threat to PBB

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is not a threat to PBB in the next state election. He also cast doubts on PSB’s so-called agenda to champion the state’s rights and interest. Wan Junaidi, who is