Old public library to be turned into handicrafts gallery
BINTULU: An old public library building of the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) at Jalan Keppel here will be renovated into a handicrafts gallery. This was revealed by BDA general manager Muhammad Yakup Kari at a press conference after holding a meeting with the chairman and members of Bintulu Women’s Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Monday. According […]
Ministerial appointment big responsibility: Rubiah
KUCHING: Being appointed as the Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang described her new post indeed as a big responsibility to hold. Rubiah who is Kota Samarahan MP said special attention needs to be given in efforts to develop rural areas and regions in all aspects such as infrastructure development, increasing […]
Brisk business on sidelines of regatta
KUCHING: Once again, the Kuching Waterfront came alive with throngs of people gathered to watch the three-day Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta here yesterday (October 30). Started on Friday (Oct 28), yesterday was the last day of the event which is an internationally recognised event that took place on the Sarawak River. Locals as well […]
Mukah handicraft maker dreams big
DALAT: Handicraft maker Lawrence Dan may be unfamiliar to many but his wood products have made their way into a number of homes, including the home of former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail in Putrajaya. The wood handicraft was specially ordered from him where he was requested to design it as […]
Beadwork to cope with pandemic
KUCHING: Although the Covid-19 pandemic has affected handicraft businesses, it did not stop Ina Sendar, 43, from pursuing her business. The housewife from Kapit said she utilises various social media platforms to introduce the products that she sells. Ina said she has been involved with the handicraft business since 2018 with the help of her […]
Making tudung saji needs patience, precision and creativity
BY AINI SELIKANG SARIKEI: Cleverly blending patterns with soft and bright colours makes the ribbon tudung saji (woven foodcover) produced by Biah Rambor, 47, in Jalan Nyelong here, interesting. Although the concept is simple, the results are quite amazing. It looks neat and unique, enough to captivate anyone who looks at it. When met at […]
Elevation of Balai Ringin sub-district will facilitate three zones
BALAI RINGIN: The elevation of Balai Ringin into a sub-district will facilitate the administration of the three zones under it, said its assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He explained that he had divided his constituency into three administrative zones, with Zone A involving Serian, Zone B (Simunjan), and Zone C (Sri Aman). He said Zone A […]
Sisters keep four-generation-old craft heritage alive
By Noorazlina Jindeh RANAU: For a Dusun family residing in Kampung Taba here, about 142 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu, basket weaving is their traditional craft. While their forefathers weaved beautiful baskets out of rattan, these days, due to the difficulty in sourcing rattan locally, multi-coloured plastic strands are used to make elegant bags and baskets […]
Motac sets up two handicraft courses
KUCHING: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) through the National Craft Institute (IKN) has established two Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) courses in an effort to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Sarawak’s handicraft products. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the two courses aim to enrol 25 students for […]
