Author: Eleazar Barrick Peter

Sarawak calls for new STEM curriculum, education transformation

KUCHING: The Sarawak government aspires to seek a transformation in education to ensure a future-ready generation.  In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in line with the Mid Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan released by the Ministry of Economy on Sept 11,

Europe’s best films arrive in November

KUCHING: Movie enthusiasts, get ready! The best of contemporary European films will be shown exclusively at GSC cinema in CityOne Megamall during the 24th European Film Festival (EUFF) from November 2 to 5.  The EUFF is brought to you by the European Union’s delegation to Malaysia. It’s a joint effort

Kak Nor’s Kitchen: Born out of adversity and thriving

BAU: Nur Azarina Abdullah’s journey into the world of culinary entrepreneurship is nothing short of inspirational. Looking back the 47-year-old mother of woman readily concedes that it was the adversities of her earlier years that truly fuelled her ambition. “I was inspired to start my own business by hardships I

Sarawak needs 60 new dialysis machines every year

SAMARAHAN: Sarawak needs at least 60 new dialysis machines every year in view of an increasing number of dialysis patients. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said as the world is advancing, dialysis patients are also increasing in numbers. “Ten years ago, we had 1,300 dialysis patients in

Shop owners busy preparing to meet Mid-Autumn Festival demands

KUCHING: Shop owners specialising in selling mooncakes and lanterns are busy with preparations to cater to demands during the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, which will be celebrated on Friday (Sept 29). New Sarawak Tribune reached out to several shop owners to gather insights into sales trends and customer preferences.  Pauline Sim,

NGO raises RM3,838 for children with special needs 

KUCHING: The Sarawak Manufacturer’s Association (SMA) managed to help raise a total of RM3,838 during the Sarawak Society for Parents of Children with Special Needs (PIBAKAT) Fundraising Food Fair 2023 recently. The annual fundraising food fair was held at the Association of Churches in Sarawak function hall here last Sunday.

Special panel set up to foster unity

KUCHING: A State Unity Action Committee (JTPN) dedicated to promoting unity and harmony in Sarawak has been set up by the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the establishment of the committee reflects the state government’s commitment to foster inclusivity

HDC replaces damaged bins in RPR Quardplex

KUCHING: Residents of RPR Quadruplex in Bandar Baru Permyjaya, Miri, now have 25 brand new rolling rubbish bins. The bins were presented by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) at a handover ceremony last Friday, officiated by the HDC’s Miri Northern Regional Office supervisor, Josephine Nyalia Mengga. HDC chief executive officer

Eateries begin to feel bite of rising costs

KUCHING: Eateries are beginning to notice a drop in customers with the cost of goods going up. They believe people are now more inclined to eat at home as they grapple with the rising cost of goods. Kapitan Tan Yit Sheng, 56, who owns Heng Ki Kopitiam, said there has