Kuching-Pontianak flights resuming soon
PONTIANAK: The direct flight route from Kuching to Pontianak will resume after it has received approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Transport. The Governor of West Kalimantan, Bapak Sutarmidji M.Hum, said that this matter had been discussed with the management of AirAsia through a video call recently. “The decision now rests with the Indonesian Ministry […]
‘Paraplegic’ who became Sarawak’s greatest chief
The greatest warrior is the one who can defeat his enemies without using weapons and without resorting to any violence! – Mehmet Murat ildan, Turkish playwright and novelist IN a remote longhouse in Ulu Merakai, West Kalimantan, newly-married housewife Garong rued her fate when she set eyes on her first-born. The infant had grotesquely twisted […]
Simplifying vehicle travel across borders
KUCHING: The Indonesian Consulate General here is proposing a change to the current cross-border policy for vehicles travelling from Sarawak to West Kalimantan. Under the proposed revision, the current practice of leaving drivers’ identification cards (ICs) as a guarantee at the Indonesian border posts would be replaced with the vehicle ownership certificate (VOC), commonly known […]
Unbroken: The plight of a life stolen
KUCHING: Marlia, a 32-year-old woman from Sambas, West Kalimantan, carries a burden that only the strongest souls can bear. Her story spanning nearly two decades in Bintulu, is a testament to endurance, exploitation and an unyielding longing for home. The third born among four siblings, comes from a Muslim family in the village of Sejangkung […]
West Kalimantan deep sea port offers potential business opportunities
KUCHING: Sarawak manufacturers have been encouraged to visit a new deep sea port in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, as there are plenty of potential business opportunities. Sarawak Manufacturers Association (SMA) said this was mentioned by Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono during SMA’s recent courtesy call on the latter. “During the […]
S’wak businessmen attend dialogue to enhance cross-border trade with West Kalimantan
KUCHING: The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) and the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) recently attended a business dialogue on cross-border trade between West Kalimantan and Sarawak. The business dialogue arranged by the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching was held at the […]
More tourism opportunities between Sarawak and Indonesia with border reopening
KUCHING :The opening of borders between Sarawak and West Kalimantan will enhance more tourism opportunities between Malaysia and Indonesia. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia, in particular, Sarawak must continue to be strengthened. He was commenting on the borders that […]
Blessed with prosperity, thanks to ‘Raja Kenyalang’
I believe in everything until it’s disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it’s in your mind. Who’s to say that dreams and nightmares aren’t as real as the here and now? – John Lennon, singer-songwriter In my column last week, I shared with readers about adherence to […]
Indonesian parliament passes law to relocate capital
KUCHING: The Indonesian Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 18) has passed a law to relocate the nation’s capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan on Borneo Island. As reported by Reuters, National Development Planning Minister Suharso Mohoarfa said the new capital has a central function and is a symbol of the identity of the nation, as well as […]
Masing hands over oxygen tanks to Kalimantan tomorrow
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing is expected to symbolically hand over oxygen tanks from Sarawak to West Kalimantan, Indonesia tomorrow. According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) on Monday, Masing will be representing Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg at the event. The […]
