Sarawak stands tall, 60 years and counting
KUCHING: Sarawak, hailed as an emblematic state, stands tall among its counterparts, as a testament of harmonious co-existence by its multicultural population. As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of Sarawak Day, we bear witness to the beautiful tapestry of unity woven by our diverse community, whose collective efforts have paved the way for the success […]
Flags made using plastic bottles in record book
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has achieved another remarkable feat, securing yet another spot in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) by creating the longest display of Sarawak flags made using 10,280 plastic bottles. The exhibit features 60 Sarawak flags arranged in a distinctive “S” shape, symbolising the significance of Sarawak’s 60th Independence. Deputy […]
266 participants join Mukah Fun Run on Sarawak Day
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: A total of 266 participants took part in the 2023 Mukah Fun Run Programme, which was held to celebrate the 60th Sarawak Independence Day at the Mukah District level on Saturday. The programme was organised by the Malaysian Information Department (JaPen) Mukah, along with the Malaysian Government Servants’ Welfare and […]
Bung Bratak marks special Sarawak Day bash
KUCHING: A special Sarawak Day celebration was held at the Bidayuh historical and eco-tourism centre of Bung Bratak today. Bung Bratak Heritage association chairman Datuk Peter Minos said that the Sarawak Day celebration at Bung Bratak was attended by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) medical students, members of the public and surrounding Bidayuh villagers. During the […]
Spectators gush about colourful, insightful 60th anniversary independence parade
KUCHING: The parade in conjunction with Sarawak 60th Anniversary Independence Celebration at Padang Merdeka here today received an extraordinary response from the community in Sarawak when about 10,000 visitors came to witness the parade competition. In fact, the parade was further enlivened when representatives of the contingents that followed the parade carried banners and flags […]
Taib — the father of modern Sarawak
Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is one of those rare breed of politicians who has helped transform Sarawak from a mere backwater region in the country in the 1960’s into a modern and progressive region in Malaysia today. The Miri-born, Adelaide-trained lawyer has been in Sarawak’s political scene since the formation of Malaysia in […]
The Bidayuh hero who fought for Sarawak’s security
As we commemorate Sarawak Day, we take a moment to pay tribute to the brave individuals or unsung heroes who confronted the communist insurgency during the 1960s in the state. Many of these brave people selflessly and fearlessly devoted their lives to safeguarding the security and wellbeing of Sarawak back then. In the Bangkong area, […]
Transforming Sarawak into a green economy
Sarawak has been marking significant milestones towards achieving a sustainable green economy, including its efforts to explore and produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from microalgae. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who boarded an aircraft fuelled with SAF ‘made in Sarawak’ in May this year, said that this has clearly proved that […]
Leaders reflect on progress
BY AMYRA VARKISA & MARGARET RINGGIT Sarawak is commemorating its 60th Independence Day today (July 22), adopting the theme ‘Sarawak Maju Makmur’ for this significant milestone. This occasion serves as a poignant reminder of the remarkable progress and achievements the state has attained across various sectors throughout the past six decades. However, the journey towards […]
What we love about our state
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & JAMES WONG Sarawak has a long-lasting history of wonderful culture, beautiful traditions, and amazing foods that have been etched in the lives of so many proud Sarawakians. To commemorate 60 years of independence, New Sarawak Tribune delved into the hearts of Sarawakians from all walks of life to understand their profound […]
