Author: Fasiha Khushiri

MASwings offers three extra Kuching-Limbang flights

KUCHING: MASwings has scheduled three extra flights for the Kuching-Limbang route in anticipation of greater traffic during the forthcoming Hari Raya holiday season. The airline serving Sabah and Sarawak said these extra flights will mean twice-daily flights on April 8, 9, and 14. Currently, MASwings flies from Kuching to Limbang

MBKS’ Bring Your Own Bottle campaign to combat plastic pollution

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has launched the “Bring Your Own Bottle” (BYOB) campaign in conjunction with World Water Day 2024, as part of the council’s efforts to reduce the usage of single-use plastic bottles. In collaboration with Sar-Alam Indah Sdn Bhd, a wastewater management solutions provider, MBKS aims

Pros and cons of online shopping and physical shopping

KUCHING: As the joyous occasion of Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches, it’s time for celebrants to embark to shop for exquisite attires that embody the spirit of celebration and togetherness. Whether it’s the vibrant baju kurung, the elegant kebaya, or the stylish baju Melayu, each garment tells a story of culture,

AKYBMS’ “Ihya’ Ramadan” programme continues to aid needy folk

KUCHING: The Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS) is persisting in its implementation of the “Ihya’ Ramadan” programme to alleviate the burdens of needy groups. AKYBMS chief executive officer Datuk Dr Sanib Said said the programme has been ongoing for five years, serving as a commemoration of the holy

Market structures aggravate price pressures, says don

KUCHING: The dominance of monopoly and oligopoly market structures has a big bearing on price pressures in the country’s small open economy. Explaining, Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak said Malaysia heavily relies on imported goods for consumption. “Fluctuations

Delivering festive packages to duty-bound personnel

KUCHING: A total of 12,000 ‘Sumbangsih Raya’ packages will be distributed to security and enforcement personnel on duty during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Four types of food and drinks are being prepared, including beef floss, fruit cake, roasted nuts, and instant coffee and tea, for the personnel to enjoy

The state of dates at India Street

KUCHING: The cultural and religious significance of dates during Ramadan, particularly as a staple item for iftar, the meal to break the fast, calls for a close look of market dynamics at India Street, known for its traditional sale of dates in abundance. New Sarawak Tribune delved into the current

Maratin Austine seeking his family members

MIRI: Miri Hospital is currently seeking the next-of-kin or family members of a 72-year-old male patient known as Maratin Austine. According to his identification card, his address was listed as Lot 6197, Desa Murni Permyjaya, Miri. “He has mentioned that his last known address is in Kampung Pujut Padang Kerbau,

English Tea House offers Ramadan buffet meals

KUCHING: While many typically seek comfort in hotels for breaking fast due to their diverse menus and luxurious ambiance, the renowned English Tea House restaurant located in front of Kuching Riverbank and adjacent to Dataran Ibu Pertiwi, home to the tallest flagpole in Malaysia, is equally impressive. According to the

DBKU opens BandarayaKU Ramadan Bazaar

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has launched the BandarayaKU Ramadan Bazaar at Semarak here from March 12 to April 9. The bazaar will feature 45 stalls, offering a variety of food and beverages to the public. This initiative is a collaboration between DBKU, CCK Fresh Mart, Lee Ming