Author: Gabriel Lihan

Teen feared drown while playing near seawall

KUCHING: A 12-year-old boy is feared drown after he was last seen playing near the seawall at Kampung Giat Mara, Sebuyau on Sunday. The victim, identified as Mohamad Aidil Fiqrie Mohamad Rafik, was last seen wearing a brown short sleeved shirt and black pants. According to a police report lodged

Blaze destroys homestay

KUCHING: Fire destroyed a homestay in Kampung Panglima Seman Lama yesterday afternoon. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre received a distress call at 3.21pm and dispatched firemen from Petra Jaya and Padungan stations to the scene. Upon arrival at 3.35pm, the double-storey house was already about 80 per

Three international hotel brands to operate in Kuching

KUCHING: Three international hotel brands will operate in Kuching to facilitate Sarawak’s growing tourism numbers. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has revealed that the hotels have been recently approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said presently,

Karim frowns at orangutan diplomacy by federal ministry

KUCHING: Giving orangutans as gifts to major trading partners who buy Malaysia’s palm oil is not a very good move, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said orangutans are always associated with Borneo which comprises Sarawak, Sabah and West Kalimantan.

New airport to drive state’s income

KUCHING: The decision to build a new Kuching International Airport is a crucial step towards advancing Sarawak into a high-income state. The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) advisor, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, noted that the current airport ranks as the third largest in Malaysia but serves only

Politeknik Kuching Sarawak’s students showcase final semester projects

KUCHING: The POLIKU Research & Innovation Exhibition (PRIEX), held biannually, showcases students’ final semester projects and new ideas.  The recent event, hosted at Politeknik Kuching Sarawak’s (PKS) Perak Jubilee Hall on May 14, was organised by the Petrochemical Engineering Department in collaboration with the Student Project Committee and Research, Innovation,

New Kuching International Airport aimed at benefitting future generations

KUCHING: The plan to build a new Kuching International Airport (KIA) is aimed at benefitting future generations. While Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah did stress that it would not be implemented immediately, he reiterated that it is for the next generation.

Gawai song about having fun, spending time with loved ones

KUCHING: Dutch content creator Nick Jansen has released a new song ‘Nyamai Nyamai’ about having fun, being silly and spending time with your loved ones and treating yourself with fun after a hard day’s work.  Jansen, 33, told New Sarawak Tribune that his message in all his content is: enjoy

Kuching Marathon more than just a race, says Abdul Karim

KUCHING: The highly anticipated Kuching Marathon 2024 will not only welcome running enthusiasts but also family and friends to bond together. Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the increasingly popular event is a community event which is beneficial for health. ”Every year,