KUCHING: Gawai is a true reflection of Dayak culture and racial identity. Bung Bratak Heritage Centre chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the festive season is a significant component of the Dayak’s history and heritage. He said this explains why some urban Ibans make great efforts and spend hours, even days,
KUCHING: St Basil’s Parish Centre here is set to be completed by August next year, aiming to cater to the needs of the community here. Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the project, regarded as a significant milestone for St Basil’s Church, has garnered support
KUCHING: The state government plays a critical role in maintaining the peace, harmony and unity of the people, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier added that this was one of Sarawak’s efforts of social inclusivity, one of the pillars within the PCDS 2030 where development programmes benefitted
KUCHING: Unity and integration are the main ingredients to achieve economic, social and political stability in a pluralistic society. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that when unity and solidarity are strong, development is easy to implement. “Not only that, social wellbeing
IN an effort to enhance the contribution of small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) to the economy, Sarawak will continue implementing various initiatives and providing financial assistance, according to Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “SMEs have contributed significantly to Malaysia’s socioeconomic growth, with
SARAWAK has maintained an impressive record of 20 consecutive years with clean financial statements, a testament to its commitment to good governance practices and solid financial standing. Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas proudly announced that the state has once again received an unqualified report for its financial accounts for the
THE Sarawak Entrepreneur Development Coordination Committee (SEDCC) has given its approval to two entrepreneurship development initiatives aimed at supporting small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs). The Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment, led by Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, will oversee the implementation of these initiatives, namely the Review
THE state firmly stands by its view that all long-term licensed forest areas must get their respective certification by 2025. “As of now, there are about 20 Forest Management Units (FMU) with areas of 1.78 million hectares that have been certified, whereas seven Forest Plantation Management Units (FPMU) with 97,966
SARAWAK has the potential to become the main player in international carbon trading with its current policy to decrease the rate of deforestation and logging activities. Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that with the current state policy of forest conservation and
KUCHING: Celebrating festivities together with communities of various backgrounds shows that Sarawak is a united and harmonious state. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said that Sarawakians have no problems celebrating seasonal festivities together. He said that festivals such as Hari Raya and Gawai Dayak have always brought people together regardless