Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Collecting limited edition figurines is his passion

KUCHING: Richard Lee, 38, from Sibu is a limited figurine collector who acquires and amasses a variety of limited edition figurines from various games, anime and even cartoons. He invests considerable time and effort in researching, tracking down and acquiring the collectibles that he likes. “I only collect those figurines

3D muralist creates optical illusion via artworks

KUCHING: For the uninitiated, 3D murals are artworks that create the illusion of depth and dimension on a flat surface yet these are not something that we can see much anywhere here. To become a 3D muralist, one must possess artistic talent, spatial perception, and knowledge of painting techniques to

Manga event promotes artistic expression

KUCHING: The World of Manga event encourages young people to express their creativity and appreciate various art forms, according to Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. Yap said that maintaining a balanced lifestyle is important but too much work or study without relaxation and other activities can make a person dull

State civil servants urged to improve services

KUCHING: State civil servants are being encouraged to cultivate a proactive spirit and go above and beyond in their efforts to improve the quality of public services. Deputy State Secretary (Administration), Datuk Buckland Bangik, said that responsibility held by public servants in driving Sarawak towards its goal of becoming a

Need for new platforms to unleash women’s potential

KUCHING: Fostering gender equality and creating a society where every woman is empowered is important to unleash her full potential. In stating this, Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said in today’s world where strong voices of women have been equally significant in determining

Youth involvement in event planning able to increase responsibility

KUCHING: The youths are encouraged to be the main driving force in organising events as it can help educate them to be more responsible members of the community. In stating this, state Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (JAKIM) director Hamdan Jar’ee believed that when given the opportunity, the youth will do

SMART towers now operational in Sebuyau

SEBUYAU: Local communities are benefiting from improved telecommunication services thanks to the full operation of Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) towers in Kampung Sungai Ladong, Kampung Mambai, and Kampung Kesindu. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Julaihi Narawi, said that two more towers in Kampung Skitong and Kampung Seberang Sebuyau

Nancy seeks to restore Santubong’s historic status

KUCHING: Santubong Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri wishes to bring back Santubong as a historic place as well as stimulate the tourism sector. In stating this, she pledged that there will be more activities and programmes organised in the parliamentary constituency, which will bring together the local folks

Using ‘Segulai Sejalai’ as national slogan makes S’wakians proud

KUCHING: The ‘Segulai Sejalai’ slogan complements the current Unity Government and the unity that the nation is going for. Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stated that the usage of the said phrase nationwide brings pride to the people in Sarawak. “For me, using the slogan as

Nationwide usage of slogan reflects unity in Sarawak

KUCHING: The usage of ‘Segulai Sejalai’ as a unity slogan nationwide reflects the unity that exists in Sarawak. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan applauded the Prime Minister’s move to use the said Iban phrase as a slogan nationwide. “The Prime