Lifestyle

Making it in Hollywood

Claudia Tan, a Sarawakian who began writing at the age of 16, attracted the attention of a Hollywood film agency with her novel “Perfect Addiction.” Sarawakian novelist makes name in Hollywood WHO would have thought that the passion for reading and writing would one day make Sarawakian Claudia Tan a writer on Wattpad, the most... Read More

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Top Story

January 27, 2023

New telemovie Knotted Strands to get TVS premier on Feb 5

KUCHING: A new telemovie, “Knotted Strands,” will premier on TVS on Feb 5 at 8.30pm. Produced by Owen Choo and directed by Herbert Ho of Horizn Digital Productions, the telemovie tells about a heart-warming story of family, guilt, and redemption. The film stars Basil Tiong as Ah Jun, a luxury restaurant chef in Singapore who... Read More

Entertainment, Lifestyle

January 26, 2023

Robotics car wash — the auto wash of tomorrow has arrived!

KUCHING: It’s the rainy season, which means you’re going to be driving a lot; from picking up the kids from their school activities and going on road trips to and driving out for a weekend of fun. Whatever the occasion, you are going to be busy. That means you won’t have time to spend hours... Read More

Feature, Lifestyle, Top Story

January 26, 2023

Pun Tumid — the Jungle Yeti

By Maya Green I get fascinated by nature in general and am always curious about the wild. The pristine nature and invigorating effects on the virgin wilderness are always breathtaking. In particular, I am immensely curious about the creatures, the real and the mysterious, that dwell therein. I have seen different animals in their natural... Read More

Featured, Lifestyle

January 26, 2023

Rights activists want death penalty abolished

By Nina Muslim In June last year, Malaysia announced its intention to abolish the mandatory death penalty for non-violent offences and give the courts discretion in sentencing but the road to achieving this is long and winding albeit with an end in sight. With the new coalition government, led by Pakatan Harapan which first put... Read More

Feature, Lifestyle, Nation

January 25, 2023

Young, bold, on fleek

Young fashion graduates from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam dazzled the crowd on the Straits Gala Night 2023 runway in Malacca with their stunning designs. Bold and modish, their styles look great for cinematic costumes and cosplays, and are what the younger generation may want to wear nowadays. UiTM graduates steal spotlight at fashion show... Read More

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Top Story

January 24, 2023

CNY this time grander and livelier than past years

KUCHING: This year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations certainly returned bigger, better, impressive and livelier after subdued celebrations in the last two years. More mass open houses were hosted by organisations, and more families held open houses for relatives, friends and office colleagues. Cakes, titbits and drinks were aplenty. The New Sarawak Tribune spoke to... Read More

VOX

January 21, 2023

Batik cake entrepreneur who wears many hats

KUCHING: Pauline Abdullah, who began her business during the Covid-19 movement control order days, sells batik cakes in addition to being a hairstylist and makeup artist. She operates from home, and said that “the biggest challenge I normally face is the increase in the price of raw materials.” “I always promote my business on social... Read More

Lifestyle, Top Story, Travel & Food

January 21, 2023

Chinese New Year in Scotland

Being in a foreign land can be daunting and lonely. Despite this, Malaysians living in the UK never lose sight of their roots. This year, Kholyn and her friends are celebrating Chinese New Year 11,327 kilometres away from home. Celebrating Chinese New Year away from home The distance between Kuching, Sarawak and Scotland, UK is... Read More

Feature, Lifestyle, Top Story

January 21, 2023

Ready for leap into Year of Rabbit

ON the Lunar New Year, lanterns are hung at the front door of most Chinese homes, red ornaments adorn many houses, and food is displayed on the tables. In the months prior to the special occasion, households will carry out their chores and prepare for the celebration. The annual chore of spring cleaning, which involves... Read More

Lifestyle, VOX

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