KUCHING: The first modern Iban film, ‘Bungai Ngerembai’, will be the second Malaysian film scheduled to be screened overseas next year. According to the film’s director Datuk Robin Lai, the film set to be released nationally in May 2020, will also be screened in China as the film’s first market.
KUCHING: Local talented filmmakers are urged to produce more ethnic films such as ‘Bungai Ngerembai’ in future. Federal Works Minister Baru Bian said, “We all know a very clear fact that when we talk about the film industry, the ethnic film industry can be said to be non-existent. “In this
KUCHING: More than 2,000 candidates for the Federal Village Community Management Council (MPKKP) in Sarawak will undergo training in the new year. Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) chairman Baru Bian stated that over 2,000 applications have been received so far in the state. “Once they are approved by the Rural
MIRI: A news report that the people of Kampung Kuala Tutoh have run out of cooking gas and are being cut off from receiving emergency aid is false, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau and Tuai Kampung Ben Wak. In the story reported by The Star last Monday, Kampung Kuala
KUCHING: Only true Sarawakians are able to rely on each other to improve the state’s economy and make life better for all Sarawakians. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this at the media night hosted by his party last Sunday. His speech was read by
BINTANGOR: Three people were injured while two others escaped unharmed when a Toyota Hilux collided with a Proton Saga yesterday at Jalan KJD, Mile 13 around 3.15pm. Eight firefighters from here led by PBK II Zulfaiza Mohamad rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call. When they arrived, they
KUCHING: The maritime community in Sarawak is advised to be cautious when undertaking any activities at sea. According to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak state director First Admiral (Maritime) Robert Teh Geok Chuan, it is especially important for fishermen operating small boats, tourism boat operators and passengers to be
KUCHING: A Christmas and New Year gathering was held at Sarawak Society for the Blind Centre (SSBC) yesterday. It was graced by Works Minister Baru Bian and Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How. Some 150 persons from SSBC, Sarawak Cheshire Home, Sarawak Society for the Deaf and Kuching Elderly Citizen
KUCHING: Sarawak’s property market this year has shown strong resilience despite a challenging economic climate. According to Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) Sarawak branch chairman Datuk Alex Ting, the first half of the year showed nearly 12,000 properties were transacted, representing a 7.4 per cent increase. “Of the figure,
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has appealed to the public to seek consent from the council before extending their residences. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said during extension work, many drainage holes were sealed up, making it difficult for the drain flushing process. “If the drainage holes are