Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Thousands pay Hari Raya visit to Head of State, wife

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib welcomed thousands of people from all walks of life who flocked to the Astana Negeri on the occasion of their Hari Raya open house. Abdul Taib and Raghad who were clad

Nancy welcomes Mahathir’s directive to lawmakers to declare assets

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) MPs have no problem declaring their assets as directed by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, says Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She pointed out that the directive was not new as GPS’ federal and state lawmakers had previously declared their assets to

Medan Niaga Satok wet market flooded with last-minute shoppers

KUCHING: Since 10am yesterday, Medan Niaga Satok wet market here was crowded with shoppers buying stocks for Hari Raya, a day ahead of celebration. A check by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday found many shoppers carefully looking around to select the best offers they could get. Shoppers were also seen carrying

Inculcate 3P in surveillance effort: Fire department director

KUCHING: Members of the public are urged to inculcate the 3P- (Precaution, Prevention and Protection) in their surveillance effort since many will either be rushing home in the Raya exodus or have a never-ending stream of guests during the festive season. Sarawak Fire and Rescue department director Khirudin Drahman reminded

Excellent portrayal of Gawai-Raya in action (video)

KUCHING: “A Journey Home” short film produced by SukaSuka, a local digital production team, elucidates the experience of a teacher who could not return home to join his family for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The story, according to its director, Azizi Khalil, was based on his real experience when his mother,

Singers Ila and Hafiz in Kuching for Raya

KUCHING: This Hari Raya will be extra special for R&B singer Ila Damiaa as she will be celebrating the festival with the first addition to her family, eight-month-old-son Abg Zayne Mateen Abg Mohd Sahril. “I’m excited and can’t wait to bring him to meet all my family members who haven’t

State Bomba gets added strength from 45 auxiliary firefighters

KUCHING: A total of 45 new auxiliary firefighters (PBB) will be stationed at 10 fire stations throughout the state, which will enhance the Fire and Rescue Department’s (Bomba) services. According to state Bomba director Khirudin Drahman Husaini, the 10 stations that will receive the PBB are Asajaya (15), Daro (15),

Help improve public healthcare services in Sarawak: Juma’ani

KUCHING: The Association of Wives of Ministers and Assistant Ministers (Sabati) has urged local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the corporate sector to help improve public healthcare services in Sarawak. Its president Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang said NGOs could donate new medical equipment to replace the old equipment.

Work commitment keeps Tony away from village for Gawai

KUCHING:  TV-theatre actor and singer, Tony Eusoff, will not be spending Gawai Dayak in his village, Kampung Sinjog, Siburan this year. Instead, he will be celebrating the festival with his family members at his cousin’s house in Johor Bharu. Tony, whose real name is Anthony Joseph Hermas Rajiman, actually lives

Ramadan traders donate unsold food

KUCHING: Those who are fasting would know the feeling when visiting a Ramadan bazaar. There are mountains of food everywhere with the aroma of food wafting through the air. This is enough to make some people empty their pockets in a blink of an eye. The never-ending array of food