Author: Abg Farid Abg Taha

KUCHING: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam), through its Sarawak office, has vowed to increase efforts in promoting and protecting human rights. Its newly appointed commissioner, Dr Madeline Berma, said the commission would be putting in place strategies to see to this. “Our plans will include rigorous engagements with

KUCHING: A total of 30 orphans from Rumah Kanak-Kanak Toh Puan Hajah Norkiah were delighted to be among the first to try out Sarawak’s own franchise restaurant Chicken Shak at No. 23 Market Street yesterday. Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) mayor Datuk Abang Wahap Abang Julai, who was attracted to

KUCHING: The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) organised a working visit to its development projects in the state yesterday. Its director-general Jamaludin Othman said he and his delegation visited three places, namely Muara Tebas, Kampung Bako and Kampung Tupong Batu. “The purpose of this visit is to see the

KUCHING: The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) has adopted the Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) system to ensure uninterrupted supply of fish and other marine products during the monsoon season. Its director-general Jamaludin Othman said the system would ensure sufficient supply of fresh frozen fish to meet demand. “We have

KUCHING: Senari Synergy Group (SSG) of Companies launched their first health and safety day, yesterday, at UCSI Hotel. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom officiated at the ceremony accompanied by Senari Synergy’s chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Mohd Nor. Also present were SSG managing director Jefri Ahmad

KUCHING: Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) organised a high tea with the local media at Riverside Majestic Hotel’s Club Lobby Lounge here. Yesterday’s do was to thank the media including New Sarawak Tribune and Sarawak Voice for their continuous support. According to BSN, there was an increase in savings among Generation

KUCHING: The Kuching Zumba Fiesta will be held on Aug 3 at 6.30pm at the Sarawak Hockey Stadium, Jalan Padungan. As part of the Kuching Festival programme under the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), this Latin dance-inspired fitness programme aims to promote a better and healthier lifestyle among the public,

KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival 2019 (RWMF) has proven that it is more than just a music festival as a total of 23,650 visitors from all parts of the world attended the three-day festival. Twenty-two years ago, the RWMF began as a very small gathering of 300 people. Fast

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk James Chan told reporters yesterday that the council would be focusing on health issues after the Kuching Festival. “Usually, the Kuching Festival is the main yearly event for the council. I remember the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Taib Mahmud advising