KUCHING: The Nippon Foundation Volunteer Center, in collaboration with the Japan Malaysia Association, dispatched a total of 26 Japanese high school and university students to Sarawak, Malaysia. They planted 5,000 trees in Gunung Apeng National Park. This project aims to protect tropical rainforests, which are decreasing due to the expansion
Angelyna Luwa Jana, a talented and creative entrepreneur, has embarked on a remarkable journey with her business venture, ‘Lawa by Luwa.’ With a focus on handmade hair accessories, particularly scrunchies, headbands, and hair clips crafted from exquisite Borneo batik textiles, Angelyna has carved a niche for herself in the industry.
KUCHING: A passion for fashion and a strong desire to contribute to the local weaving industry using Sarawakian ethnic designs has driven budding designer Allie Jabing, 25, to succeed. Allie, who also works in the food and beverage industry and resides in Kuching, shared her journey with New Sarawak Tribune.
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Uptown Traders Association of Kota Samarahan (PPUKAS) has received a funding of RM30,000 to initiate business operations during the fasting month of Ramadan. The allocation by Dato Idris Buang, the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN), is also meant for the association’s management and members’
SERIAN: Borneo Empurau Farm Resort (BEFR) is expected to play a key role in efforts to harness the unique potential of farming and tourism in Sarawak. Expected to start operating in the third quarter of this year, BEFR is being primed for inclusion in tourism packages by the Malaysian Association
KUCHING: Anti-drug enforcers are planning to work closely with the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to stop entertainment spots from becoming drug dens. National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) Sarawak director Abdul Hamedie Ibrahim said this is because the metropolitan area has a lot of entertainment spots. “Going to bars or clubs
KUCHING: One-way economy class flight tickets will be capped at RM599 for travel from the peninsula to Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan for three days before this year’s Hari Raya celebrations. Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, who announced the initiative said those who buy flight tickets to Sabah, Sarawak or Labuan in
KUCHING: Local band Meruked released their latest single ‘Kining Posah’ with an accompanying music video, yesterday (Sunday). The Bidayuh Bau term ‘Kining Posah’, which means crystal clear, captures the archetypal path of personal development and rejuvenation. “The song explores themes of resilience and the transformative power of expression, echoing the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Three villages in Bau, Lundu, and Sebuyau were chosen by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to participate in the Mobile Mouth Screening Anywhere (MeMoSA) application pilot project, which began in December last year. The villages of Kampung Peros in Bau, Kampung Pasir Hulu in Lundu, and Kampung Entangor
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is demonstrating its commitment to a sustainable future through the strategic utilisation of digital transformation. The university aims to leverage digital technology to enhance education, research, and administration, aligning with governmental objectives at both the federal and state levels. Unimas is actively supporting green
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