Francissca Peter doll: A tribute to the iconic singer
Wesley Juntan, widely recognised by his brand name Wesley Hilton, has unveiled a remarkable creation, the Francissca Peter customised Barbie doll, paying tribute to the iconic Malaysian singer. According to Wesley, he feels very honoured to create a doll for Francissca Peter because, to him, she is a living legend in the Malaysian music industry. […]
PBB’s Nancy pays tribute to Abang Jo
KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate to have a leader who is committed to prioritising rapid development in the rural areas in line with the digital economy. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this in a Facebook post yesterday (Jan 13) in conjunction with Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s […]
Norkiah’s generosity touched countless lives
KUCHING: The family of Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok is saddened by the passing of Toh Puan Norkiah @ Rokiah Bagong, the wife of former head of state Tun Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Abang Salahuddin Abang Barieng. According to Sim, Toh Puan was his mother Datin Clare Lim’s biological sister, and his aunt, known fondly as […]
South Korean tycoons pay tribute to late Samsung chief
SEOUL: South Korea’s billionaire business leaders lined up Monday to pay respects to the late Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, for decades the country’s richest and most powerful industrialist. Lee died aged 78 on Sunday, six years after suffering a heart attack that had left him bedridden. Under his leadership, Samsung became the world’s largest […]
Paying tribute to two late footballers
MUKAH: The divisional football association (MuFA) here paid tribute to two late local players who passed away in the middle of this year. Both of them were from Kampung Tanam, Dalat near here. They also played for the Tanam Football Club (FC), which competed in the Mukah Parliament Trophy 2020 football tournament here, from last […]
A tribute to an architect
KUCHING: Naim Group of Companies paid tribute to George Yong Nyan Ted of Architecture Design Practice (ADP), who had been instrumental in the Group’s developments for the past 25 years. The late George was the architect who designed the Group’s multi-award winning Naim Sapphire Condominium Homes situated at Batu Lintang Road here. Naim organised a […]
‘Bayoi served Kedup well’
KUCHING: The late Datuk Frederick Bayoi Manggie served Kedup well, said current Kedup assemblyman, Martin Ben. “I know this because I was his youth chief at one time and I was also his deputy divisional leader when he was still with Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). “He was hardworking and was always serious in doing […]
Late Bayoi: A dedicated, determined man
KUCHING: The late Datuk Frederick Bayoi Manggie, who was the former Kedup assemblyman, was a very dedicated man, said Native Land Development Assistant Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. “He was a very determined politician and had given his commitment to the people,” he told New Sarawak Tribune when contacted on Monday (Sept 21). Roland […]
A great loss, say ministers, veterans
KUCHING: A feeling of sadness hung in the air when the remains of the last ‘Bujang Berani’ Datuk Awang Raweng arrived at Kuching Civic Centre here Sunday afternoon (Sept 20) for the final tribute ceremony. The tributes quickly poured in for the late Iban tracker, with ministers and veterans who were present describing Awang’s death […]
A brave, fearless fighter
By Nia Natasha KUCHING: State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion today described the late Datuk Sgt Awang Raweng as a brave and fearless fighter, who risked his own safety for the sake of his colleagues and the nation. “This is one of the most important qualities that he had — the selflessness and fearless determination […]
