Malaysians’ take on ‘Biar Bekikis Bulu Betis’
Jessica Menti Jonathan Ajon, 33, Iban from Bintulu I’ve known this song my whole life — it’s part of my childhood! The lively rhythm always makes me want to sing along or do poco-poco. As it gains more popularity across Malaysia, I see it as a bridge connecting the country’s diverse races. Kamalia Maskal, 42, […]
Yes to face mask in schools
BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: Will face masks be made mandatory in schools again to avoid a resurgence of the XBB.1.16 variant Arcturus? Recently, Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the ministry would convene an urgent meeting with the Education Ministry on the issue before schools reopen on May 2. In light of the […]
Looking forward to a joyous Raya
BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: Muslims are looking forward to celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri with their families and friends. Besides spending time with their family members and friends, they look forward to delicious traditional dishes and treats during the celebration. New Sarawak Tribune managed to interview a few Muslims about their Hari Raya preparations and their […]
Busy and exciting times
BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG SAMARAHAN: Yesterday, many last-minute Hari Raya Aidilfitri shoppers thronged stores to buy the essentials needed for the celebration. Some have just returned from Peninsular Malaysia or other towns while others have been busy with work and other things. New Sarawak Tribune managed to speak to some of these shoppers. NUR AIMI […]
Soaring airfares leave Sarawakians in the lurch
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Airfare during the Raya season can be quite expensive for Sarawakians wanting to return home. As the festive season approaches, many people will be looking to return to their hometowns and spend time with their families. However, the high demand for flights can cause the prices to skyrocket, making it […]
DBKU’s Ramadan bazaars open to great excitement
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Ramadan Bazaars officially began yesterday (Mar 23). It has three bazaars for this year’s Ramadan, namely, Satok, Semarak and Sukma. The Satok bazaar was launched early yesterday by Datuk Ibrahim Baki, the assemblyman for the area. A total of 189 food operators are participating in […]
Looking forward to a better year ahead
Time is fleeting, as it goes by without notice. The year 2022 has come and gone, and we are looking forward to new challenges, successes, and opportunities in this new year. Last year, we saw numerous things happen. And the most significant one for me was the transition to normalcy post-pandemic. For me, 2023 is […]
Mixed reactions to state budget
BY AMYRA VARKISA & ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY The 2023 Sarawak Budget has received mixed reactions from the public. They pointed out that the budget was biased towards rural development and felt that the planned development could be further expanded. Most members of the public applauded the budget for enhancing the digital infrastructure and providing job […]
Every vote matters; let your voices be heard
KUCHING: Tomorrow is the day for voters to decide the best candidates to represent them for the next five years; bringing desirable changes, policies as well as laws that will have a bearing on the country’s future. All Malaysians who are eligible to vote in the 15th general election (GE15) must not waste this opportunity […]
Dayak NGOs give sobering reminder as election nears
KUCHING: Voters must be sober and able to think rationally when deciding who they want to vote for in elections. They will never be able to do that when they vote under the influence of alcohol or lured by the food and the treatment they received. The sobering warning comes from the Dayak National Congress […]
