New Sibu Jaya water main will significantly improve water pressure: Tiang

SIBU: The new 1000mm water main which is under construction will significantly improve the water pressure in Sibu Jaya. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang said the construction is expected to be completed in three weeks’ time. He visited Sibu Jaya HDC flats to meet the residents and their representatives […]

All celebrations have historical significance

KUCHING: Every celebration in the nation has historical importance so it is only right that these are observed by all in the country. “We should celebrate everything that represents multicultural reason, togetherness, and the great relationship between the federal and the state (governments),” said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) […]

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 […]

Pustaka’s webinar to focus on significance of leaves

By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) will hold a webinar entitled “The Significance of Leaves within the Ethnic and Indigenous Community” on Sept 19. The webinar will focus on the importance and the use of native leaves, particularly among Sarawak’s various indigenous communities in line with the Sarawakiana Festival 2021 themed “Daun” […]