Author: News Desk

IFA thankful for husband’s successful surgery

SINGER and TV personality Ifa Raziah was thankful and relieved that her husband has now successfully undergone surgery. The 47-year-old posted several photos of her watching over husband Mohd Yani Abdul Rahman in hospital, and captioned, “Alhamdulillah, Yani has been discharged from the operation theatre, but is currently still unconscious.

Hattan receives backlash over on-air antics

LOCAL singer and composer Datuk Hattan is currently in the spotlight for his remarks towards a news presenter during a live television segment. The segment was on the recent death of XPDC vocalist Syed Ismail Syed Ibrahim, better known as Mael. Hattan, who was being interviewed via phone call in

Saving your soles

Just because many of us take pleasure in buying new shoes, it doesn’t mean that we’re ready to give up the worn-out ones. Many actually look for roadside cobblers to fix their shoes. These cobblers are masters of their craft, and they bring an extra personal touch to the job

Employers should use devt fund for skills trainings

KUCHING: Employers have been advised to consider utilising the claimable Human Resources Development Fund for skills trainings to ensure welfare and up-skilling of their employees. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said this could ensure the welfare of the workers, even in the face of rising

Workers hope for appreciation on Labour Day

BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: Workers hope to be appreciated for their hard work and contributions and to have a good working environment. Labour Day is celebrated annually on May 1 to honour workers and raise awareness of their rights. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to workers about their opinions and expectations

Babulang charity golf raises funds for underprivileged

MIRI: The Babulang Charity Golf was held at Kelab Golf Miri, with 124 golfers from Sarawak, Labuan, Kuala Lumpur and Brunei participating yesterday. This game served as a prelude to other events of the Babulang Festival and Buffalo Race and attracted the participation of Sang Jati Dusun, Gurkha Regiment Golf

RM100 mil allocated for water supply in Serian

SERIAN: The Sarawak government has allocated a fund of RM100 million to supply clean water for the Serian area. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts II Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that the residents of Kampung Sega Baru in particular will be able to enjoy clean water supply

Premier to unveil world’s first algae-based technology

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE GEDONG: Sarawak is set to produce a high value algae-based technology that is expected to benefit the airline industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he would announce the new technology which will be a new economy source for Sarawak

PBB plays role as catalyst of improvement

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) plays an important role as a catalyst to improve the livelihood of the Bumiputera. In stating this, Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the political party, which is part of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition is capable of looking after the fate