Author: Abg Farid Abg Taha

DAP violates its promise of reforms: Tiong

KUCHING: Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) will continue to support the unilateral appointments of politicians to national commissions to betray DAP’s position as the government’s running dog. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the DAP had failed to uphold PH to its election promises for non-political top-level appointments by

Food court tenants not evicted, says firm

KUCHING: Pengurusan Harta Pelita Sdn Bhd (PHPSB) has denied a recent allegation made by a local English daily (not New Sarawak Tribune) that the company planned to evict tenants at Medan Selera Saujana Food Court in a month’s time. The company’s Property Management Division senior manager Norman Putit in an

RWMF 2019 to see new acts from Chile, New Zealand

KUCHING: This year’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) will bring in a new act from the South-eastern point of Oceania, the Chilean island of Rapa Nui and the South-western Pacific nation of Aotearoa (Maori name for New Zealand). There is always a ripple of excitement going through the crowds when

Spend within your means during festivals: Wan Junaidi

KUCHING: The public are advised to exercise financial prudence and spend within their budget during the festive seasons. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, who gave this advice, said prudence is essential to avoid facing financial difficulties after the festive period. “The most important thing is to look

Raya contributions delight needy villagers

KUCHING: Needy residents of Kampung Semariang, Zone 9 were delighted to receive Hari Raya contributions in the form of clothes, food and beverages from the Youth Community Kuching. In an exclusive interview with New Sarawak Tribune, Ruqiah, 65, was thankful for the gifts she received. “I would like to thank

Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak hosts fast-breaking for 1,000

KUCHING: About 1,000 people gathered at Majma Kompleks Islam Sarawak yesterday to attend the breaking of fast programme organised by the Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS). The participants, consisting of 616 Tahfiz (Islamic school students) and 120 less unfortunate people (asnaf), were presented with Hari Raya donations under the “Bantuan Sara

Fisherman missing since May 13

BINTULU: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Zone launched a search and rescue (SAR) operation yesterday, in regards to a report made of a fisherman missing since May 13. The operation started at 7am in which, the SAR team searched for the whereabouts of Aziz Ja’afar Atahar, 69, whom on

The dying tradition of moreh

KUCHING: If you are a Malay Muslim, have you ever heard about moreh? It is a feast at the mosque during Ramadan and Malay Muslims would prepare various meals to share during the breaking of fast, usually during the evening prayer (maghrib). In the olden days, the tradition of moreh

MMEA seizes two boats, detains 29 crew members

KUCHING: Two Vietnamese fishing boats were seized and 29 boat crew were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for encroachment and illegal fishing in Sarawak waters. It was the third encounter to date by Sarawak MMEA with foreign fishing boats for encroachment and illegal fishing in Sarawak waters.

Fast-breaking, ‘duit raya’ for Baiturrahmah orphans

KUCHING: Fifteen orphans from Baiturrahmah Orphanage attended an annual fast-breaking gathering organised by the Sarawak Museum Department (SMD) at the Islamic Heritage Museum, yesterday. Present was the permanent secretary to the Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth and Sports Ministry, Hii Chang Kee. “During Ramadan, the ministry likes to engage the public