KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) is keen to engage with Indian community in Sarawak to look into and address issues affecting the community. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department senator P Waytha Moorthy said he would meet the local Indian community leaders soon. “I’ll have another separate
KUCHING: The Malaysia Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YapEIM) has launched its new Ar Rahnu products. The three products namely; Ar Rahnu Business, Ar Rahnu Education and Ar Rahnu Gold, are seen as YapEIM’s effort to diversify its financing portfolio in Islamic pawn-broking business. “The new Ar-Rahnu pawn-broking products allow customers,
KUCHING: The suspension of the Malaysia Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YapEIM) director-general Datuk Abibullah Samsudin has been extended until further notice. This was announced by a member of its board of trustees, Dr Rosli Yaakop when met by reporters after launching new Ar-Rahnu products here yesterday. Rosli said the suspension
RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL (RWMF) KUCHING: With an estimated turnout of over 20,000, it is undeniable that this year’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) has gradually gained new followers who are willing to cramp themselves for three-days here at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV). While many lauded the upgrading efforts,
KUCHING: The encouraging response to a sape workshop has led many to sign up to learn the traditional Orang Ulu musical instrument. The three-day workshop was among the activities during the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) that ended last weekend at the Sarawak Cultural Village here. Held over several sessions
Our members have platform to earn money, says deaf society KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) has clarified that beggars at restaurants or any public places are not members of SSD. Its vice-chairman, Joanna Wong revealed this when asked by New Sarawak Tribune to comment on the rising
KUCHING: A new event known as Rainforest in the City which ended on Wednesday night marked its milestone with more than 10,000 attendees. The attendees who came with their families and friends were simply amazed by the new event which featured gorgeous light installations and music performances. According to project
KUCHING: The outstanding performance of 41 staff of the Ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development was acknowledged on Monday night here. They received their recognition during the ministry’s Ramah Mesra Gawai Raya do, which included the Excellence Service Awards ceremony. The recipients were staff and officers
KUCHING: The state government is looking forward to strengthening its integrated network with federal government agencies to handle social ills affecting young Malaysians. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said fostering such collaborative efforts with strategic partnership agencies was vital in advocating
IPOH: It was an enthralling exploration for 23 journalists from 16 media agencies across the nation who participated in Kembara Media Perak 2019 programme from June 28 to July 1, 2019. Organised by the Malaysia Information Department (JaPEN), the programme aimed to promote local and traditional offerings that are found
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