Physical Fashion Shows Return
What a thrill it was recently to celebrate Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2022’s return after two years of virtual hybrid fashion shows, as well as its 10th anniversary. KL Fashion Week physical shows are back Following the absence of Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) physical shows due to the pandemic, most people are desperate […]
A day to be proud of for every Sarawakian
KUCHING: Exactly 59 years ago today, on July 22, 1963, Sarawak attained self-governance from the British. It is important for every Sarawakian to remember this date and to really understand what transpired. New Sarawak Tribune talked to historian Dr Suffian Mansor, a lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, about the significance of Sarawak Day. Q: What […]
Hopes for more prosperity remain high
KUCHING: Sarawakians continue to wish for a more prosperous future and the desire for higher level of progress is acutely keenly felt this day as the state’s independence is being celebrated. By and large they now see the state’s direction and vision, especially having managed to come out rather well from the COVID-19 pandemic. There […]
Hopes for Sarawak’s future
KUCHING: Hopes for a better future for all Sarawakians is the hallmark of this year’s Sarawak Day, which is being celebrated with a sense of relief, gratitude and excitement. This year’s Sarawak Day is certainly special and more meaningful post Covid-19 pandemic which saw a shutdown in celebration during the last two years. As such, […]
The Awakening – Sarawak Day
The following few sentences in the Sarawak Government Gazette ushered in a new beginning for Sarawak. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Public Holidays Ordinance [Cap. 8 (1958 Ed.) ], the Yang di-Pertua Negeri has made the following Notification: 1. This Notification may be cited as the Public Holiday (Sarawak […]
Six-episode documentary to include notable Sarawakian female figures
KUCHING: Bujang Berani 2, a six-episode documentary will feature patriots born in Sarawak and notable Sarawakian female figures. Director Yusmal Ghazali said the second season would focus on the courage and bravery of security personnel who served in Sarawak and Sarawakian nationalists. “Each episode has its own appeal. There are stories of the security forces’ […]
We, Sarawakians, should not be petty
Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization. – Mahatma Gandhi, Indian anti-colonial nationalist Let me begin by referring to Dr Annuar Rapaee’s take on his presence at the Gawai Dayak gathering in Sibu where a purported raunchy dance show was staged. The Deputy Minister for […]
Private GPs can get medications from govt hospitals
KUCHING: The medication shortage predicament faced by private clinics will not place the health of Sarawakians in jeopardy. The assurance came from Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who said private clinics running low on medications could “borrow supplies” from government facilities. “I am very grateful that Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin took immediate […]
Way forward towards prosperous, inclusive development
KUCHING: The organisation of the Sarawak Gastronomy Incubator (SAGO) is important to ensure the state’s economic development is prosperous and inclusive for all Sarawakians. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said it would definitely help the traditional food and beverage (F&B) services industry to innovate and stay ahead of the […]
Getting Sarawakians to embrace green economy a challenge
KUCHING: Getting the population to understand and embrace the idea of a green, sustainable environment is a challenge, says Datuk Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel. The Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) director noted that Sarawakians are still skeptical about such a concept. “We noticed that in our last visit to Rotterdam, the Europeans especially, are investing […]
