KUCHING: An enterprising Bidayuh woman, who was initially asked to sell Bidayuh handicraft did not reject the idea and has since blossomed into a thriving entrepreneur within the handicraft industry. Hailing from Lundu, Linda Dohoi, also known as Linda Dedeng, specialises in making various handicraft such as earrings, modern clutch
KUCHING: The Sarawak Malay Cultural Performance (SAMArindok) programme, a vibrant showcase of Malay cultural arts, attracted approximately 100 visitors, including students, teachers, and the general public. The event, organised by Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS), featured an array of performances deeply rooted in the Malay community’s culture in
KUCHING: A charity concert raised RM21,000 for the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS), Penan Women’s Project and Kuching Food Aid, with each getting RM7,000. The ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother (Volume Two) was held here on Dec 3. It showcased a host of Sarawak talents and artists who contributed
KUCHING: A Christmas tree has been put up outside the main entrance of Emart Tabuan Jaya to put shoppers in the mood of the festive season. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng lit up the huge decoration. “Emart Tabuan Jaya stands as a beacon in our
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the commencement of the eMadani eWallet registration on Monday. This initiative is benefitting 10 million eligible adults within the B40 and M40 income groups, offering a one-time eWallet credit of RM100. Four eWallet providers are participating in the initiative: Mae
KUCHING: Thirty-five Regional Specific Tourist Guides (RSTGs) and five Sarawak Park Guides attended an advanced course of geosites of West Sarawak from Nov 30-Dec 2 here. The course was organised by the Eco-tourism and Community-Based Tourism Section, Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts in collaboration with senior tour
KUCHING: Volunteers from the Katimas Group spent their Sunday morning selling food and beverages at the Lions Nursing Home Charity Food Fair at the Home on Dec 3. All proceeds generated from sales were directed towards supporting the Home. “Through our sales, Katimas has contributed a total of RM8,908 to
KUCHING: The Academy of Sarawak Dayak Iban (Asadia) has been urged to continue to fight for and pass on the uniqueness of Dayak art and culture to the next generation. “I also believe the skills acquired from Asadia can be marketed as tourism and business products,” said Batu Kitang assemblyman
KOTA KINABALU: MASwings has launched an enticing year-end promotional sale, offering discounts of up to 20 per cent. This special offer is valid for purchases made until 11 December 2023 and is applicable for flights scheduled up until 30 September 2024. The discount applies to all destinations serviced by MASwings’
KUCHING: A total of 100 food packs were given out to the poor, senior citizens, homeless, and disabled in the city here. The representative of the Association for the Poor in the City of Kuching (SKUP), Kapitan Bernadette Geikie, said the food distribution was the result of donations from Singapore
