Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Early environmental education for sustainable practices

MUKAH: Acting Mukah District officer Peleadzman Ahip has stressed the importance of fostering environmental education and awareness from a young age within the community to ensure the sustainability of the environment. He pointed out the need for collaboration among the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), the Environment Department, and

New roads for community wellbeing

DALAT: The Sarawak government is dedicated to ensuring that rural communities are not left behind in the state’s development journey. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted the importance of road infrastructure in achieving this goal. “There are roads that will connect Dalat to Sibu

Over 300 students join dance competition

MUKAH: More than 300 participants joined in the Dragon Dance Open 2023 and Lion Dance Competition held at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chong Boon, recently. The participants consisted of primary and secondary school students from Mukah, Dalat, Bintulu, Sibu and Kuching. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said this competition

Villagers in Mukah gear up for New Year celebrations

MUKAH: With just a few days left until we bid farewell to 2023 and usher in 2024, the residents of several villages here are buzzing with excitement as they make preparations for the upcoming New Year festivities. Chairperson Haminah Jaraiee of the Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) in Kampung Tutus Ulu,

Persistent Quran reading from young age

SERDENG: Emphasising the importance of reading the Al-Quran consistently from an early age, Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab advocated for the continuous practice of this religious discipline. Speaking at the Khatam Al-Quran Programme organised by SK Kampung Serdeng at Masjid Darul Ikram Kampung Serdeng here on Thursday, Yusuf highlighted

Thumbs up to ‘glow in the dark’ road technology

MUKAH: “Glow in the dark” road technology that reflects light in the dark is helping road users, especially at night. With this technology, it also makes it easier for visually impaired drivers who rely entirely on road markings while driving at night. New Sarawak Tribune interviewed several members of the

Besaug Festival boosts income of weavers

DALAT: The Dalat Besaug Festival 2023 is not only a tourist attraction, but it also provides an income boost for local artisans who create woven mats, bags, and baskets. Kemban Ngako, a 53-year-old hand-weaver from Nanga Baoh, expressed her satisfaction with the festival’s success, as it has positively impacted her

Polytechnic Mukah students to compete in Worldskills Malaysia Sarawak finals

MUKAH: Nine students from Polytechnic Mukah (PMU) are set to represent the institution in the final stage of the Worldskills Malaysia Sarawak (WMS) competition, scheduled to take place in Kuching this weekend (Dec 9 and 10) . The students, hailing from various departments including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Information

Mukah to send two teams to state-level lion dance championship

MUKAH: Mukah will participated in the 2nd Lee Onn Group Challenge Cup state-level lion dance championship in Kuching on Dec 8.  Mukah Dragon, Lion and Wushu Dance Association chairman Ho Ing Siong said two teams, namely Medan Setia Raja Mukah Dragon and Lion Dance Club and the Zong Ho Mukah

Thousands revel in parade, tree lights

MUKAH: An estimated 7,000 visitors gathered at Dataran Pehin Setia Raja on Saturday night for the Christmas Festival. The event featured a Christmas Parade, with participation from diverse communities in the area. Deputy Minister of Economy and Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, accompanied by Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine, led