Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

GPS pushes for State’s dues

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is firmly defending the state’s rights and interests within the Malaysia Agreement framework, ensuring Sarawakians are not taken advantage of and that their rightful entitlements are restored, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. Yap likened the government’s actions to Tang Soo Do, a

Collab on IC design production in the offing

KUCHING: Oppstar Berhad is prepared to collaborate on Integrated Circuit (IC) design production in Sarawak, said its chief executive officer (CEO), Cheah Hun Wah. He said the IC design plays a crucial role in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the development of data centres. “Recently we have

Power of faith, forgiveness and resilience

CALL it destiny but David Hii’s story encapsulates the power of transformation and redemption as candidly as it can get. At the age of 57, Hii who comes from Sibu, vividly recalls his journey from being a gang leader and drug addict to a respected community advocate and volunteer speaker.

RWMF performers make a splash despite the rain

Despite the heavy rain on the second day of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024, festival-goers continued to enjoy unforgettable moments with spectacular performances by the international musicians and performers. Taking place at its permanent annual venue, the Sarawak Cultural Village in Damai on Saturday night, festival-goers were seen

Salammusik to belt out tradition and modern music

KUCHING: Local reggae band Salammusik will for the first time perform on the main stage at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2024, offering a unique blend of traditional instruments and modern music styles. According to its lead vocalist, Ashraaf Salam A. Azlan, their set will feature selections from their third

Zainal brings green message to rainforest festival

KUCHING: Singer Datuk Zainal Abidin who brought environmental consciousness to the fore with his hit green ballad ‘Hijau’ years ago has lost none of his convictions on the need to preserve Mother Earth. And on Saturday he was due to perform at the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024 for

Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari from July 12-14

KAPIT: The Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari is returning this year and will be held from July 12 to 14, said Kapit Resident Galong Luang. Galong, who is also the chairman of the Main Committee for the 27th Edition of the Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari 2024, said that the Raft Safari was an

State committed to reducing logging activities

KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Sarawak Forest Department remains committed to reducing logging activities to approximately 2 million cubic metres annually in line with forest management certification standards. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised the importance of aligning the state’s forest management with

Nurturing varsity students on Malay language literature

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak branch has been actively promoting and emphasising on the usage of Malay literature in the state. In line with its continuous effort to empower the Malay language in literature, DBP Sarawak branch together with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak recently organised the

RWMF 2024, all set and ready to electrify the masses

KUCHING: The highly anticipated Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024 will start tomorrow (June 28) until June 30 at its permanent annual venue, the Sarawak Cultural Village. This year’s theme aptly titled ‘Evolution,’ underscores the festival’s dedication to sustainability and responsible tourism. Happening during the weekends, the festival will showcase