Author: Alexius Khung

Unimas launches reading programme

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) launched the Read@Unimas yesterday, officiated by board of directors chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Sulong Matjeraie. The programme is in line with the aspirations of the Ministry of Education in promoting the National Reading Campaign from 2018 to 2020 ahead of the Reading

Illegal dumping getting serious

KUCHING: About 100-200 tonnes of bulky and mixed waste are being dumped illegally near residential and commercial areas under the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)’s jurisdiction. The waste consists of old furniture, carton boxes, plastics, discarded food, scrap tyres, old appliances, construction debris, garden waste and many other things. MPP and

‘Bring down illegal structures’

KUCHING: Illegal structures and extensions in commercial shop lots under the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) jurisdiction will have to go. “We don’t condone any form of illegal structures within the council’s jurisdiction,” MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said. Lo said MPP has identified more than 100 unauthorised structures and extensions

Politeknik Kuching Sarawak welcomes new students

KUCHING: A total of 1,200 new students went for the orientation at Politeknik Kuching Sarawak. New Sarawak Tribune managed to speak with five of the students — Paula Pansy (Kuching), Qhairisha Fatema (Kuching), Harshini (Selangor), Alifiddin Akbar (Kampung Bako) and Mohd Adha (Taman Sri Wangi). Harshini, 18, said personally, Sarawakians

Pokémon GO still trendy

KUCHING: When asked whether the mobile game Pokémon GO is still prevalent nowadays, many responded positively. Pokémon GO was released on July 6, 2016 but it was officially released within Malaysia around early August. The game was widely popular among Malaysians, and even Kuchingnites swarmed most areas in Kuching when

KFC donates to charitable homes

KUCHING: In the spirit of goodwill, KFC has handed over monetary donations to several charitable homes here, Miri and Bintulu. They are Kompleks Kebajikan Anak Yatim Bintulu, The Sunflower Centre, Rumah Amal Anak Kesayangan Kami, Rumah Seri Kenangan, PDK Sentuhan Kasih Kuching, Bengkel Seri Sarawak and Desa Bina Diri. The