BELAGA: The Sarawak government’s efforts to document the customs of various communities in the state are crucial in ensuring its heritage is not eroded amid rapid development. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Bumiputera Law and Custom), Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat said the move to formalise and codify traditional
KUALA LUMPUR: Traditional Sarawak delicacy ‘bubur pedas’ became a symbol of unity as members of the Sarawak community in the peninsula gathered for the MAKSAK Cares programme at the Sarawak Liaison Office here. The event’s highlight was the participation of Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, wife of Head
DARO: The construction project for the Daro Health Clinic (Type 4) (Phase II), valued at RM46.8 million, has officially commenced, marking the end of a decade-long wait for residents seeking more comprehensive healthcare facilities. Daro state assemblyman, Safiee Ahmad, said the project began on February 4 and is scheduled for
BETONG: A total of 41 landowners received compensation amounting to RM1,668,346.66 for the project to upgrade the road from Mara to Jalan Selangking, Nanga Sela and Tanjung Paoh. Deputy Premier and Bukit Saban state assemblyman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, officiated the handover of 68 compensation cheques to the affected
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Recreational and Sports Club distributed bubur lambuk and dates to staff members in conjunction with Ramadan as part of an initiative to promote unity and foster a spirit of togetherness within the ministry. According to a statement, the initiative on
KUCHING: The Kuching Division Chess Association (PCBK) will organise the ‘Kongsi Raya Blitz Chess 2026’ on March 7, 2026, Saturday, starting at 8 am at SMK DPHA Gapor, Kuching. The event, held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations and the month of Ramadan, aims to bring together people
KANOWIT: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) have been urged to respect and accept finalised appointment decisions to preserve stability and continuity in grassroots administration. Ngemah state assemblyman, Anyi Jana, said the selection of KMKK was conducted in a structured and orderly manner, beginning with recommendations from the local community
KUCHING: After 16 years leading Sarawak’s fatwa institution, Datuk Kipli Yassin will retire tomorrow (Sat, Feb 28), concluding a tenure defined by his commitment to harmony among the state’s multiracial and multireligious communities. The Mufti of Sarawak said unity among the state’s multiracial and multireligious communities had remained the core
BALAI RINGIN: RM1.81 million from the Sarawak State Government’s Minor Rural Projects (MRP) fund was handed out last Monday to 98 recipients here, supporting village development, school programmes, and community initiatives. The cheques were distributed by Balai Ringin state assemblyman, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, at his service centre, who urged recipients
PANTU: All candidates for the posts of ‘ketua kaum’ (community leaders), including ‘tuai rumah’ (longhouse chiefs), must undergo vetting by the police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) before being approved by the state government. Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang said the requirement is aimed at ensuring community leaders