Her journey began when she married Sidney Dickman, a Eurasian Shell executive in Colombo and within two weeks was in her way to Borneo in November 1964. Sidney, who was a Dutch Burgher of Sri Lankan and European descent was more than happy to go but 20-year-old Barbara Gunasekaran was
Who was Sarawak’s first Iban Hero? Historians would say it was Libau or Rentap, the arch-enemy of the first Rajah, James Brooke. Some 120 years later after Sarawak has become a part of Malaysia another personality named Ubong anak Nuing threatened to raise an army of warriors to fight for
As a young Kelabit, Franky Jangin felt sorry for the disadvantaged Penan community and dreamed of helping to up-lift the standard of living. Even though his community at Long Napir lived on the fringes of the village, they were very poor and depended on the goodwill of their neighbours. However,
In this day and age we lavish our sportsmen and women, especially the younger generation, with gifts and other rewards if they excel in their game of choice. So I was not surprised when some of the “pampered” athletes recently demanded better rewards for their achievements in the sporting arena.
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has confirmed that the Sarawak Veterinary Department does not drown its captured strays instead they euthanise the dogs humanely. He said this after taking the New Sarawak Tribune on a tour of the Sarawak Veterinary Department’s laboratory at Jalan Muara Tuang
KUCHING: Sarawak’s dog hunters are drowning strays to save costs during their anti-rabies drive in the Kuching-Padawan enclave. According to sources, the dog shooters, who include council workers and private contractors, have already captured or euthanised the canines and some cats with cruel methods. Last week, Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk
KUCHING: An estimated 10,000 dogs have been culled and eradicated throughout Sarawak over the last year following the first reported case of rabies death in the State in July 2017. In an unprecedented move, the authorities went on a “covert” operation to cull the canines by roping, tranquilizing or shooting
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A canteen staff was slightly injured when a freak thunderstorm swept off the roof of Samarahan Golf and Country Club’s (SGCC) driving range here at 7.30pm last night. An ambulance rushed the woman to the nearby Kuching Heart Specialist centre while firemen and police rushed to the scene.
WHILE Sarawak is best known for its Warriors of the yesteryears, little is known about two Sarawak “unsung heroes” and their epic battle against 100 Communist Terrorists (CTS). This is the story of Kelabit Sgt Ngelinuh Bala and PC Itim anak Bijam, an Iban of the brave Sarawak Police Field
Q : Kuching is the State capital of Sarawak, a city rich in history, and now a modern day metropolis of two Cities—Kuching City North and South. How do the two Municipalities work together to ensure that Kuching City maintains its status as one of the best, if not the
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