Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

Sarawak hosts inaugural World Tapas Competition

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The World Tapas Competition was organised for the very first time in Sarawak. According to Sarawak Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting, the one-day event started on today (August 12) with 27 chefs from various ethnic groups. “Five of the best participants

Students join local communities in tourism event

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 80 participants from 16 universities, polytechnics and community colleges from Sabah and Sarawak are involved in the Impact Digital Community Tourism Programme (IDCT2023) in addition to the participation of selected communities and tourism industry experts. According to the Minister of Higher Education (KPT) Datuk Mustapha

Longhouse folk get briefing on Digital Economy Centre

KANOWIT: A programme to familiarise the Digital Economy Centre (NADI) with the people was held by the Information Department at the Joseph James longhouse in the Kemiding region here. Kemiding Region NADI Manager, Siti Hasyimah Hassan said the the centre is the main one in the district. “The other five

Try Mash and Cone, savoury and sweet

KUCHING: Chubby Sausage and Wholesaler founder Denise Lim Jia Hui came up with the idea in a coffee shop. The 26-year-old said he and his friends were discussing the Kuching Food Fair with his friends. They had a spontaneous thought: ‘Why not make something savoury into ice cream?’ Enter Mash

Brilliant Chef 2.0 and Culinary Demonstration on Sept 8

KUCHING: The business community here is again coming up with a programme in support of the government’s initiative to promote Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) is teaming up with Persatuan Tukang Masak How Yu Kuching to host an

Who will be Sarawakfm’s star?

KUCHING: Ten finalists will vie for top honours at the inaugural Sarawakfm Chart 10 Awards on July 27 at the P. Ramlee Auditorium, RTM Kuching. Sarawakfm manager Noraini Ibrahim said the awards recognised the most popular songs among listeners based on the radio programme, which airs every Saturday at 10

A profound legacy every Sarawakian is proud of

KUCHING: Youths have come out to express their love for Sarawak which is celebrating its 61st independence day. Among others they highlighted its cultural diversity, natural beauty, and strong sense of community. The New Sarawak Tribune seizes the opportunity to explore the essence of what people love about Sarawak on

300 participants join Clean Kuching City Run

KUCHING: A total of 300 participants joined the Clean Kuching City Run 2024 which started as early as 6 am today with a 4.5-kilometre run distance. This event was held by the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) in conjunction with the Kuching City Cleanliness Month at Tugu Pahlawan here. Clean

All set for Borneo Songwak Water Festival

SANTUBONG: Preparations for the Borneo Songwak Water Festival, scheduled for July 26 to 28, are progressing smoothly. According to Abang Azizan Iliya, founder of the Borneo Songwak Water Festival, his team has already begun preparations to welcome visitors. “Preparations for the canopies and other arrangements started today (July 20) and

Sarawak Biodiversity Centre public awareness talk on July 24

KUCHING: Dr Eun Joong Oh, assistant professor at the Purdue University Department of Food Science, will present a talk titled “Yeast Metabolic Engineering for Sustainable Production of Food Ingredients and Value-Added Products” on July 24 at 10.30am, as part of the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre’s (SBC) public talk series. Dr Oh’s