Author: Natasha Jee

Premier takes cautious stance on own currency idea

SIBU: Should Sarawak opt for its own currency? Maybe. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is not ruling out the possibility but is at the time taking a realistic view, saying this is an issue that cannot be rushed. He said he took note of Parti Pesaka

Rahman Yakub’s latest biography published

KUCHING: The story of the life and struggle of the fourth former Head of State, the late Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub, is now available for reading through a latest biography. The 361-page biography of the political figure who was also the third Chief Minister of Sarawak, was written by Senior

Call to allocate funds for authors

KUCHING: The government is urged to allocate funds in order to encourage more authors to publish biographical works about various prominent figures and personalities in Sarawak. In making the call, Senior Fellow of the National Professors Council Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir said there is a need for such allocations as

Malaysian horror film ‘Sumpahan Jerunei’ goes global

KUCHING: Leading Hollywood film boutique, House of Film has acquired worldwide rights, except Asia, to represent the Malaysian mythical horror film ‘Sumpahan Jerunei’ from Produksi Seni Duapuluh-Duapuluh Sdn Bhd. Variety reported that House of Film is currently launching the film to international buyers at the American Film Market from Oct

Premier honours late wife of media veteran

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has paid his final respects to the late Anneta Joseph Nilachee Perumal, wife of Rajah Murugaiah, a veteran media practitioner from Sarawak. Anneta, who was 62 years old, passed away at the Sarawak General Hospital on November 2 at 12.48

Queen adopts Missclyen; gesture delights parents 

KUCHING: Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has conveyed her wish to adopt two-year-old Missclyen Roland, a Sarawakian baby girl diagnosed with congenital generalised hypertrichosis (CGH).  Theresa Guntin, Missclyen’s mother, shared the heartfelt letter from Istana Negara, dated Oct 10, on her Facebook page Wednesday (Nov 1). The

Queen expresses wish to adopt Sarawakian girl with rare medical condition

KUCHING: Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has conveyed her wish to adopt two-year-old Missclyen Roland, a Sarawakian baby girl diagnosed with congenital generalised hypertrichosis (CGH). Theresa Guntin, Missclyen’s mother, shared a heartfelt letter from Istana Negara, dated October 10, 2023, on her Facebook page today (Nov 1).

Target to get dogs vaccinated against rabies almost there

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Immune Belt Enforcement Team (IBET) has vaccinated 89 per cent of dogs in their assigned areas to curb rabies in the state. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom lauded IBET for its effort in vaccinating dogs from Lundu to Lawas,

Want to see a 300-year-old Pua Kumbu? 

KUCHING: While strolling along the Kuching Waterfront this week, one can’t help but notice a striking and exquisite piece of a maroon-coloured Pua Kumbu (hand-woven Iban textile). Incredibly, this Pua Kumbu, measuring two meters wide and four feet long, features motifs resembling human faces, and has a history that stretches

Immune Belt Enforcement Team considered for urban dog vaccination to combat rabies

KUCHING: The Immune Belt Enforcement Team (IBET) may be deployed to assist the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) in vaccinating dogs in the suburban and urban areas in Sarawak.  Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said these measures may be considered