Author: Gabriel Lihan

School needs bigger space, better facilities

KUCHING: St. Joseph’s Private School hopes to have a new building soon to create more space for future students to enjoy better facilities. In the latest fundraising effort, the school’s Rhythm of Colour Concert was held for two nights from Friday to Saturday (August 5 and 6). It managed to

Curious At Adau tinkers with musical destiny

KUCHING: At Adau aims to inspire the next generation on the importance of preserving culture through traditional music.  The seven-member band is thus encouraging more bands to keep performing traditional music and staying creative while at it. At Adau in an interview with New Sarawak Tribune said this after their

No decision yet on Anti-Party Hopping Bill to be implemented in Sarawak

KUCHING: There has yet to be any firm decision on whether the Anti-Party Hopping Bill will be implemented in Sarawak, said Datuk Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid today. The State Attorney-General was at the Kuching Court Complex to pay tribute to three departed outstanding Sarawakian judges through a reference proceeding in

No better govt than GPS: Jinep

KUCHING: Support the ruling state coalition in the coming general election as Sarawakians will not get a better government as the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, says Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Deputy Transport Minister II said only GPS would be able to fulfil its pledges and policies as well

Spruce up to get best out of national parks

KUCHING: National parks in Sarawak must bring their facilities up to speed for the benefit of the public. This will encourage the hosting of more activities like jamborees and camping in these places, said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Sarawak has the

Locals, foreigners among 800 in run

KUCHING: Some 800 participants comprising locals and foreigners partook in the Matang Warrior Trail Run which was held at Matang Scout Camp in Kubah National Park yesterday. Apart from those coming from Malaya, there were eager contestants coming all the way from France and Netherlands. Given the honour to flag

Making money doing what they love

The COVID-19 pandemic may have robbed many individuals of their career options, but some have chosen to rise above hardship and discover sources of earnings through their passions and hobbies. Thankfully, the world for entrepreneurs has gotten smaller due to the power of social media. Turning hobbies into jobs Throughout

Dropping of women’s diving irks minister

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah does not agree that the women’s diving event has been dropped. “Ever since Pandalela Rinong has made international status, it has attracted a large number of interests in diving for both male and female divers.

Hoping for state’s better SUKMA outing

KUCHING: It is hoped that the Sarawak contingent will deliver more gold medals in the coming 20th Malaysian Games (SUKMA). In making the comment, Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said a total of 698 athletes will be representing Sarawak in the

Longhouse renovations towards ease, comfort

BELAGA: Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon oversaw various renovation works in Long Dusan and Long Seripa situated in Sungai Jelalong in Tubau on Tuesday (July 26). According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the renovation works for the roof of the longhouses were conducted at the longhouses comprising Rumah Jau Dungau