Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Manipulating Mother Nature and Its Consequences

“Mother Nature is capable of the most beautiful things and the most destructive forces,” author, Steven Magee IN recent weeks, there have been several natural disasters around the world, leaving communities devastated and calling for immediate action to address the challenges of climate change. These disasters serve as stark reminders

Concerns rise among Sabah, Sarawak students unable to return for classes

KUCHING: University students from Sabah and Sarawak eager to resume classes after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri break found themselves stranded as their flights were cancelled following the Mount Ruang volcanic eruption. Trinity Bungan Tajang was all set at the airport when she found out about her flight from Kuching to

Passengers affected by flight cancellations advised to give priority to safety

KUCHING: Passengers affected by flight cancellations following the Mount Ruang volcanic eruption have been advised to remain calm and prioritise their safety above all else. Management Pilot at a local aviation company Captain Dante Clement Dris said it is essential for passengers affected to stay informed by following official information

Flight cancellations for safety reasons, says Abdul Karim

KUCHING: The cancellation of flights to and from the Borneo island is necessary to ensure the safety of flight crews and passengers following the Mount Ruang volcanic eruption in Indonesia. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is a precautionary measure

The marathon of hosting open house

“There should be no rules at your dinner party except for people to eat a lot and enjoy a long night where they feel like they could fall asleep at the dinner table at the end.” Canadian television personality, cook, actor, model, and author, Antoni Porowski. THIS year’s Hari Raya

Excitement leading up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri

THERE is just something in the air when it comes to the final days leading up to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.  While it is saddening that the holy month of Ramadan is bidding Muslims farewell until the next year, there is an unmistakable sense of excitement and anticipation that

Swinburne Comes Calling With Gifts

KUCHING:As the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration draws near, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is spreading joy by sharing festive goodies with various organisations. Yesterday (Apr 4), representatives from Swinburne visited New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak, where they had the pleasure of presenting gift baskets to chief executive officer

AirAsia Xi’an to its Chinese destination list

SEPANG: AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated another milestone as the only airline connecting Kuala Lumpur to Xi’an with its inaugural flight, carrying a full 100 per cent passenger load. On Thursday (Apr 4), guests travelling to Xi’an on flight D7 346 were warmly sent off by AAX Management and Allstars. The

Firefighters to the rescue — mischievous cat brought down from tree

KUCHING: In a heartwarming display of compassion, local firefighters responded swiftly to a distress call concerning a stranded feline trapped atop a towering tree yesterday (Apr 3) The white-furred feline, named Uban, has been trapped in the tree since Tuesday (Apr 2) evening, playfully ignoring his owner’s pleas to come

A call to end child abuse

‘Child abuse casts a shadow the length of a lifetime’. – Herbert Ward, British sculptor, illustrator, writer and explorer Children can often find themselves in situations of profound vulnerability, where the very individuals entrusted with their care become perpetrators of harm. While parents may entrust their children’s well-being to a