We’re better at racial unity than other states: Riot
SERIAN: The concept of ‘majmuk’ or multi-ethnicity, is more prevalent in the state compared to other parts of the country, said Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem. The local representative noted that as a Member of Parliament (MP) for over 30 years, he has witnessed the different ways in which this pluralism manifests itself in various […]
Sri Aman MP supports call to revamp recruitment system
KUCHING: Sri Aman Member of Parliament has expressed her full support on revamping the Sarawak civil service recruitment system that is gaining support from various stakeholders. Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie agreed with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi ‘s statement yesterday on revamping of the recruitment system for meritocracy […]
Over 1,000 throng Asajaya sports complex for triple celebration
ASAJAYA: Over 1,000 visitors including participants and residents of Asajaya visited the Asajaya Sports Complex to celebrate the ‘Nang Rindok Citra Malaysia Day Asajaya 2022’ programme here today. The programme, held for the first time in Asajaya this year, in conjunction with Malaysia Day, Sarawak Day and the National Day, saw an encouraging response especially […]
Sarawak a different political mix altogether
KUCHING: If you think there are parallels between the outcome of the just concluded Malacca state election and the upcoming 12th Sarawak election results, think again. This is due to a number of fundamental differences between Sarawak and Malacca, according to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) political scientist Prof Dr Jayum Jawan. “Sarawak is multi-ethnic and […]
Doing justice to Sarawak’s rich heritage
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD SARAWAK, with its multi-ethnic society and diverse cultures and traditions, naturally has a rich heritage, both tangible and intangible. It encompasses a wide range – from buildings, monuments, sites, landscapes and objects to traditional arts and crafts, customs and traditions and food. This heritage has, by and large, given the state […]
Diversity of languages inevitable, says linguist
KUCHING: Diversity of languages in a plural society like Sarawak is inevitable because the various ethnic groups speak different languages. “In Sarawak, there are various tribes and ethnic groups that use their own native language. At the same time, they also use the language of communication that is shared, understood, appropriate and does not […]
