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Sarawak needs to publish more book titles, says deputy minister

KUCHING: There is a need for Sarawak to publish at least 1,000 book titles annually for every one million population. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said the figure, which is for a country like Malaysia, was reported by the International Publishers Association in 2014. “In 2022, the Sarawak […]

Researcher wins Sarawak Writer’s Award at the 10th Sarawak Literary Award

KUCHING: Janang Ensiring had received Sarawak Writer’s Award in the Iban Language Category at the 10th Sarawak Literary Award (ASNS). “Janang, who is a champion of Iban culture and traditions, is indeed an epitome of prolificity through his tireless efforts at producing Iban literary materials in the likes of novels, books, book anthologies, dictionaries, commentaries, […]

A girl’s Perfect Addiction

Making Malaysia proud, Claudia Tan’s popular Wattpad series and book ‘Perfect Addiction’ was recently revealed to be the next Hollywood adaptation. Besides writing, the Sarawak-born lass also doubles as a singer, further highlighting her talents in the creative industry. More stories to tell recently, Sarawakian Claudia Tan made national news after she announced on Instagram […]

Time to recognise Sarawak writers

Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly —  they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced. — Aldous Huxley, writer As I wallow in the glory of being named ‘Tokoh Wartawan Sarawak 2020’, I realise I am just a rookie when compared to the great Sarawak writers of yesteryear. Looking back, […]