Rattan face masks, anyone?
KUCHING: Since the Covid-19 outbreak, people around the world have been wearing different types of masks against the virus. These masks include surgical masks, N95 masks and fabric masks. Now, Sarawak has produced face masks made of rattan, one of the most durable jungle products found in the forests of Borneo. The creative idea of […]
Food aid for 102 Penan families
MIRI: The Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad (SOP) has extended a helping hand to the Penan communities in Murum by donating essential food items to 102 needy families from Uma Baya Sipat and Uma Mato Tugang. The 102 families received essential food items such as rice, cooking oil, salt, sugar and instant coffee during a handover […]
Penan, Punan not forgotten as well
KUCHING: The plight of the Penan and Punan living in the remote Linau area of Murum was not forgotten as the state government delivered food items to them on Saturday through Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon and Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, The convoy delivering the food items had to travel five to […]
First Penan penghulu hosts Penguang
MARUDI: Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil yesterday paid a Christmas visit to Rumah John Mat (Rumah Penghulu Larek Mat). Playing host was Penghulu Larek, the first Penan penghulu in Beluru district. Penguang also met up with village chief John Mat, who was only recently appointed Ketua Kaum. While there, the […]
