Author: Allan Jay

Poor and needy receive pre-loved donations

KUCHING: The poor and needy families in Kampung Tengah Sungai, Batu Kawa received pre-loved donations yesterday courtesy of Normah Recreational Club and Yayasan Salam Sarawak. Normah Recreational Club, formed under a private healthcare, worked together with a non-governmental organisation Yayasan Salam Malaysia Sarawak in organising the charity event in the

203 go bald for young cancer victims

KUCHING: Some 203 participants went bald earlier today in a “Go Bald 2019” campaign in support of children who are fighting childhood cancer. The participants, 169 of them male, took part in the campaign which was held at Vivacity Megamall. Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) assistant manager (events and marketing)

With better facilities rural students can also excel: MP

LUBOK ANTU: Lack of facilities in SK Basi, Engkilili near here caught the attention of Lubok Antu MP Jugah Muyang when he visited the school recently. This prompted Jugah to donate 20 closets to the school for its boarding students. He also gave RM10,000 grant to the school’s Parent-Teacher Association

PAS Bintulu disappointed by Maszlee’s school holiday video

BINTULU: Failing to mention Pesta Kaamatan and Gawai Dayak celebrations is unacceptable to east Malaysians. Last May 23, Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik posted a video on his Facebook regarding the coming school holiday and the Eid ul Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa) celebration. PAS Bintulu chief Zharudin Narudin said in

Foretaste of Gawai Dayak at Kuching Waterfront

KUCHING: Dayaks in the state officially celebrate Gawai Dayak in the evening of May 31 but foreign tourists as well as those from Peninsular Malaysia had a foretaste of the festival at the Kuching Waterfront here yesterday. The Kuching Waterfront Pre-Gawai event, which took place at Godown Amphitheatre, was organised

Work hard to retain Kakus, Tamin state seats: Uggah

BINTULU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members and other members of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties must work hard to prevent the Kakus and Tamin state seats from being captured by the opposition in the next state election. “We have lost the Selangau seat to PKR (Parti Keadilan

Sarawak has potential to produce more films: Film director

KUCHING: Sarawakians are urged to continue to showcase their talents in the entertainment industry as there is a huge potential for Sarawak to produce more films. “SuperMum” film director Bjarne Wong told New Sarawak Tribune today that he worked on the film upon the request of the late Datuk Lai

Promoting harmony important, says Chong

KUCHING: Promoting harmony among races during this festive season is important to avoid any conflict that may divide the multi-racial society. “It is good that the private sector is playing their part in festive events and encouraging more awareness with these activities,” Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong

Sarawak Federal Secretary distributes ‘bubur lambuk’

KUCHING: Sarawak Federal Secretary Mohd Shahabuddin Omar yesterday distributed 3,000 packets of ‘bubur lambuk’ (savoury porridge) to the workers and staff at the Federal Complex, also known as Sultan Iskandar Building, here. The programme was a collaboration between the Sarawak Federal Secretary’s office and the Federal Building Maintenance Co-ordination Committee

Help raise funds for Mill Hill Block, appeals MP

KUCHING:   Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii is urging members of the public to take part in the fundraising for the restoration of SMK St. Joseph’s (SJS) Mill Hill Block. Earlier, Kelvin, who is a former Josephian, presented a donation amounting to RM50,000 to the school principal Henry Chai for