Sibu Municipal Council mulls temporary permits for festive food trucks
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is exploring the possibility of granting temporary permissions to individuals interested in operating food truck businesses during festive seasons. Standing Committee for General Purposes and Community Services chairperson Cr Donna Petrus Ngelai revealed that currently, there are fewer than 10 licenced food trucks in Sibu, approved by the Road […]
Creative Touches
Christopher Paul Flenin, who has worked in the event decorating industry for over two decades, shares his journey with New Sarawak Tribune. A journey of passion and decor Since young, Christopher Paul Flenin has had an interest in aesthetically decorated displays. Always in awe of the prominent details and how each item flawlessly blends in […]
Pullman teams up for Christmas with Salvation Army
KUCHING: Pullman Kuching lit its Christmas Tree yesterday, raising the curtain for a string of events in conjunction with the festive season. Its general manager Adrian Ng, announced its partnership with the Salvation Army through the Christmas Wishing Tree and Christmas Charity Market, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to supporting the local community. “An emotional highlight […]
Our very own airline
‘We (Sarawak) are in the Borneo Island, if people want to come here, they need to take a flight because they cannot use any other mode of transport, but the airfare is expensive.’ – Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Of all the visionary and transformative policies and initiatives that the state government is […]
For completeness and correctness: “Selamat Hari Gawai Dayak” for greeting on June 1
KUCHING: There are various types of Gawai celebrations, and on June 1, which is the official Gawai Dayak day, it is appropriate and correct to greet friends and relatives with “Selamat Hari Gawai Dayak” rather than just “Selamat Gawai.” According to the Chairman of Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA), Datuk Peter Minos, the Bidayuhs used […]
Health Ministry advises controlling calorie intake during festive celebrations
In light of the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration, the Health Ministry urges individuals to be mindful of their calorie consumption, particularly during visits to open houses. It is common for guests to indulge in a wide array of delectable dishes, some of which can be high in calories and contribute to the risk of conditions […]
Keeping tradition alive with new lemang cooking technique
BY BALKISH AWANG KUALA LUMPUR: As one of Malaysia’s signature heritage delicacies, the traditional lemang is undoubtedly a must-have on the menu for Muslims who will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidiladha this Thursday. The traditional dish – a combination of glutinous rice, coconut milk and salt – is cooked in a hollow bamboo pole carefully […]
Never too late to learn art of rice dumplings
‘A man may build a complicated piece of mechanism, or pilot a steamboat, but not more than five out of ten know how the apple got into the dumpling.’ – Edwardv A Boyden, American neuroscientist LIKE all Chinese festivals, the Dragon Boat Festival, which was celebrated by Chinese all over the world on Thursday, June […]
Make Gawai Dayak a national holiday
BINTULU: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Sabah and Sarawak Affairs, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, has suggested that the federal government should officially declare Gawai Dayak as a national holiday. In line with the Unity Government concept led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Ugak said that granting recognition to Gawai Dayak […]
Embrace unity and value one another
KUCHING: The recent celebrations of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak have beautifully demonstrated the deep appreciation Sarawakians have for one another’s presence. According to political observer Datuk Peter Minos, there is nothing quite like the unity that exists among the people of Sarawak, who live and interact harmoniously with one another. He also said […]
