KUCHING: As sex is largely a taboo topic for public discussion in our society, there is a dearth of proper knowledge on it among Malaysians and by extension has led to an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STI). According to statistics compiled by the Social Development Council (MPS), STI cases
KUCHING: A 24-year-old woman who suffers from tumour was rushed via a mercy flight by The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) yesterday from Kota Bharu to receive treatment at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) in Kuching. Cassandra Inja Umpi who was being treated at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia needed to undergo
KUCHING: The thought of allocating RM1 billion is more than enough to fix a total of 1,020 dilapidated schools in Sarawak by the Education Ministry is untrue at best. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune after the presentation of Excellent Service Awards held at State Education Department Headquarters at Jalan Diplomatik,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Federalism is the key to strengthening the spirit of camaraderie between Sabah, Sarawak and Malaya, says Universiti Malaysia Sarawak academic Dr Arnold Puyok. “The foundation of federalism is to acknowledge the need for greater autonomy for the states to advocate strong nationalism. “It means that greater autonomy of
KUCHING: It was an event that spoke volumes when 75 civil servants received excellent service awards (ASP) 2019 from the Education Department here. The recipients of ASP 2019 were those officers and teachers who have made outstanding contributions throughout the state. One of the recipients, Lim Siew Hoon, a senior
BARIO: Seventeen entrepreneurs here had an eye-opening opportunity to learn ways to grow their network during a workshop over the weekend. Organised by the Politeknik Mukah (PMU) Trade Department, the workshop aimed at empowering entrepreneurs in Bario to become leaders in their communities and be an inspiration to others. Community
KOTA SAMARAHAN: “Of Temple and Tatung Tradition in SIngkawang” book by Dr Elena Chaiwill definitely gives insight on the diversity of culture and religion in Borneo Island. Enthusiastic in cultural discourse, her observation on social changes for over ten years has tuned Elena’s unique voice amidst xenophobic and insular outgrowth
KUCHING: Although not a few are dismayed, smokers in general are alert to the newly enforced ban against smoking at eateries and enclosed premises or spaces. During a random check at a few eateries in Petra Jaya yesterday, the local people were very much aware of the ban. A cashier,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: More than 100 people cramped the Multimedia Room 1 of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH), Unimas to listen to the discourse on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) yesterday. The three distinguished speakers were MA63 Committee member Datuk Seri JC Fong, Sarawak Cultural Research Society president Datuk
KUCHING: The exit of Mydin store as a tenant of Cityone Mall Kuching will not affect its two outlets, Mydin Petrajaya and Semariang, here. Instead, this development is seen as strategic to ensuring the company remain strong and competitive in retail and wholesale chains industry, according to Mydin Mohamed Holdings
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