Ethnic community association urges caution over involving school children in international affairs
KUCHING: The Sarawak Kajang Ethnic Community Association (PKEKS) has expressed concern that school children in Belaga should not be embroiled in international political affairs and conflicts between nations, communities or groups of people. PKEKS special advisor Jay Jonoi Surai questioned the purpose of ‘Solidarity Week For Palestine’ programme in all schools nationwide, deeming such initiatives […]
TSI uncovers Sarawak’s hidden ethnic treasures
KUCHING: The TSI Leadership Programme for Sarawak Ethnic Minorities leaving participants with a strong understanding and respect for the diverse cultures in Sarawak. The programme’s closing event took place today (Sept 2) over Zoom, led by Jayl Langub, a respected Associate Research Fellow from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Institute of Borneo Studies. This lecture series aimed […]
Well-wishers throng PDP’s open house
SIBU: Some 10,000 people attended the Progressive Democratic Party’s (PDP) Chinese New Year open house at Li Hua Hotel here today (Jan 23). Members of the public from various backgrounds and races have been seen arriving as early as 8am, and their arrival was warmly welcomed by PDP president and Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong […]
Incorporate ethnic designs in new mosques
By Natasha Jee & Amyra Varkisa SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has suggested building mosques with architectural designs that represent Sarawak’s multi-ethnic background. He said he has already discussed with Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee that possibly in newly developed areas where there are non-Muslims, mosques with architectural design of […]
Ethnic Dayaks make giant step forward
GAWAI Dayak was first officially recognised and celebrated in Sarawak on 1 June 1965 . It has since been the symbol of the much needed unity, hope and aspiration of the ethnic Dayak people, the majority ethnic group in Sarawak today . Traditionally after a bountiful harvest, Gawai is a thanksgiving day in all the […]
Various factors considered in poverty eradication
KUALA LUMPUR: Poverty eradication programme in the country has been implemented not only by taking into consideration the racial and ethnic composition, but also various other factors in the efforts to create fair and equal opportunities for all. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said it was also to ensure that the country’s wealth could […]
Seminar attracts participants from 17 ethnic communities
KUCHING: In conjunction with Sarawak Biodiversity Centre’s (SBC) 21st anniversary, a Traditional Knowledge (TK) Documentation seminar showcasing the centre’s ongoing and future commercialisation projects was held. The seminar, which was held on Dec 6 at Harbour View Hotel here, attracted community leaders and representatives from 17 ethnic groups from across Sarawak. These groups were namely […]
