Francisca Luhong James: Miss Universe Malaysia 2020
On a mission to empower women, Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Francisca Luhong James recently gave an insight on her latest responsibility under the pageant brand name and how joining pageantries has changed her as an individual. Giving back to the community Francisca Luhong James recently became the pride of Sarawak as she was crowned Miss […]
Sarawakians told to back GPS
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN AND NATASHA JEE KUCHING: It is hoped that Sarawakians will continue to give their full support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government during the coming 12th State Election. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said GPS under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang […]
We want to help natives own lands
NCR LAND SURVEY KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has slammed certain parties who had instigated the natives against the government’s sincere effort in surveying their native customary rights (NCR) lands. According to Abang Johari, more people have begun to accept the initiative where the lands are first surveyed under Section 6 […]
Govt to bear cost of quarantine, tests for S’wakians
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will bear the cost of quarantine accommodation and Covid-19 testing for Sarawakians returning to the state from overseas, assured Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said all Sarawakians returning to the state from overseas are required to undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine. Within this period, he said they would […]
First S’wakian appointed as member
INSKEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS KUCHING: Datuk Goh Leng Chua is the first Sarawakian to be appointed as a board member of the National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN). Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he officially inducted the new INSKEN board members who included Goh on Sunday. He also revealed […]
New Kelabit song Gitu’an by Alena
KUCHING: Sarawak home-grown singer Alena Murang has released a brand new Kelabit song entitled Gitu’an (Stars), Inspired by the Kelabit’s culture since time immemorial till the present, the debut single unveiled its music video premiered on YouTube at 12.30pm yesterday. The new track refers a story of the forgotten Kelabit old cosmos beliefs. “Gitu’an, which means […]
A date S’wakians holds dear
KUCHING: The Sarawak Day celebration is an important and a very meaningful event as it motivates the people of Sarawak to continue protecting the security and sovereignty of the state. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it is also an important day because it […]
Best of both worlds
As modernity took over, humans of different tribes formed a large community together and learned that there is love outside their race. Interracial marriages gradually formed and had, to some extent, become the norm. Now we can easily meet individuals of mixed parentage, often speaking more than just one language. Love conquers all Sarawak is […]
Developments clear for all to see: Fadillah
KUCHING: The people of Sarawak can see for themselves the amount of development brought about by the ruling state government, said Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He was alluding to some claims pertaining to the state government’s alleged inability to provide any change to Sarawak after being in power for the past 56 […]
Mi Kolok Haji Salleh: Stealing the Spotlight during MCO
It came as a surprise to not only Sarawakians, but also the owners of Mi Kolok Haji Salleh when Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin mentioned them during his Prihatin Rakyat economic stimulus package announcement for SMEs on April 6. ‘Just enough’ of everything Housed in Sepinang Sari Cafe and Restaurant at Jalan Satok, Mi […]
