Author: Tania Lam

Local designers urged to go international

KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has encouraged emerging Sarawakian designers and talents to get involved at the international level in order to place Sarawak on the global stage. Speaking to reporters after officiating at the 4th Annual Mad Hatters Party organised by Society Atelier Sarawak

Promoting Bung Bratak overseas

KUCHING: Tourism Malaysia Sarawak Office will promote Bung Bratak Heritage Centre (BBHC) overseas through its worldwide offices, says Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He briefed seven Tourism Malaysia officials during their visit to Bung Bratak on Thursday (Oct 22). He touched on the centre’s interesting history,

Sabati aids Bomba in fight against virus

SIBU: The Association of Wives of State Ministers and Assistant Ministers (Sabati) is committed in the fight against Covid-19 by providing prevention kits and contributions to the Sibu Central Fire and Rescue (Bomba) Station. According to a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) report, the prevention kits were presented by Sabati

Sarawak exerts rights on oil and gas

SIBU: Sarawak will exert its rights on exploration of oil and gas (O&G) under the Oil Mining Ordinance (OMO) 1958, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “We have our authority in implementing O&G taxes. There is something else I want to do two weeks from now with

Community leaders post to stay

SIBU: Sarawak will maintain its administrative system in which community leaders such as temenggong, pemanca, penghulu and tuai rumah are appointed as ‘frontliners’ to disseminate information on government policies to the people. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that the post of community leaders had been established

Light at the end of the tunnel

State’s tourism sector can weather the storm as long as tourism industry players are gung-ho enough to adapt, innovate, and work together. — Sharzede Salleh Askor. KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted all sectors globally, especially the tourism industry, as borders have closed and people are shirking travel plans

Not so soon

SARAWAK STATE ELECTIONS KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted that the Sarawak state elections will not be happening soon.       “We are not facing the election, do not worry – it is still far,” he said in his speech when officiating at the earth-breaking ceremony of

Unifor Complex manifests religious tolerance

KUCHING: The construction of the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) Complex is a symbol of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government’s inclusivity and steadfast philosophy that religion is a pillar in the people’s way of life. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said due to this common

Mahathir sends condolences to Ting’s wife

KUCHING: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad has expressed his condolences to the family of prominent businessman and renowned property developer Tan Sri Ting Pek Khiing, who passed away on Friday (Oct 16). In a letter addressed to Ting’s wife Puan Sri Wong Sui Chuo on Oct 16, Mahathir

Collaboration needed to end disease

KUCHING: Various activities were carried out in connection with the World Rabies Day 2020 celebration at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Community Hall here today. Among the highlights of the event were free rabies vaccinations, micro-chipping, and licensing for dogs. Talks about rabies were also held by various departments and