Author: Abg Farid Abg Taha

What Sarawak Day means

KUCHING: Selamat Hari Sarawak. Today marks the third year of Sarawak Day celebration since its inaugural launch by the last chief minister Pehin Sri Adenan Satem also known affectionately as ‘Tok Nan’ in 2016. Since then, Sarawak Independence Day celebrates the establishment of self-government and de facto independence on 22

Sarawak Flag flies high at MBKS buildings today

KUCHING: Sarawak Flag will be flying high at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) buildings in conjunction with the state’s 56th Independence Day today. MBKS Mayor, Datuk James Chan told New Sarawak Tribune yesterday the white cat statue in Padungan would also be “nicely decorated” with Sarawak Flags as well as

10,000 to walk with mayor

KUCHING: More than 10,000 people have confirmed taking part in the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor’s Walk 2019, making it the largest walk event held here so far. The walk has also attracted international participants from China, Japan and South Korea. MBKS Mayor Datuk James Chan said, “The event

Annual food fest to begin July 26

KUCHING: Among the festivities not to be missed out here, especially food enthusiast is the 2019 Kuching Food Festival from July 26 to Aug 18 to be held at the MBKS Community Hall, Jalan Padungan. This is not your usual festival. Although there are several other activities available such as

Council shares activities with public

KUCHING: “Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Hari Bersama Pelanggan” held at the Stutong Community Market yesterday aimed to share MBKS’ activities with the public. MBKS Mayor Datuk James Chan said, “Here we introduce activities such as the upcoming Kuching Festival 2019, Kuching Zumba Fiesta, Mayor’s Walk 2019 and more. “We

‘Safeguard maritime borders against foreign fishing vessels’

KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has been asked to safeguard the state’s maritime borders against security threat. Deputy Minister for Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs and DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen noted that local fishermen had been affected by the increasing intrusion of illegal fishing boats into

State to host M’sia Day on Sept 16

KUCHING: Sarawak will host Malaysia Day 2019 on September 16, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan announced yesterday at a press conference held at Wisma Sumber Alam. He said the federal and state governments had discussed the organisation of the event. “Both sides agree on a joint committee. The state

Borneo Jazz Festival July 19 – 21 is next

KUCHING: The rainforest fever has ended…so what’s next? This month of July is the beginning of festivities across Sarawak as festival-goers are just getting started, why not join the Borneo Jazz Festival (BJF) next week. The event — from July 19 till 21 will be held at the Coco Cabana,

Big ‘YES’ for musical foundation

KUCHING: Local residents and tourists are giving the thumbs-up to the Darul Hana Musical Fountain at Kuching Waterfront. The fountain was launched on October 14, 2018 in conjunction with the 82nd birthday celebration of His Excellency the Governor of Sarawak. It features a flashy display of water performances accompanied by

Cable car? Just maybe

KUCHING: The cable car initiative which would bring visitors on the peak of mount Santubong a few years back is under hold as the idea to bring in project scale this size needs to be reviewed. The Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman