KUCHING: Tie and dye, a textile colouring technique involving the binding of fabric before dyeing, has emerged as a crucial component of Malaysia’s textile art heritage since the 1970s. During an interview at Kuching Community College yesterday, an architecture instructor at Sekolah Seni Malaysia Sarawak, Ramizah Muna Mohadi, was pleased
SIBU: The community is being urged to prioritise their safety and well-being during the festivities in view of the current unpredictable weather conditions. Sibu District police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili stressed on the importance of remaining vigilant and cautious, particularly in reducing outdoor activities exposed to the scorching sun. “Such
KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) is gearing up to celebrate its highly anticipated annual event, SBC Biodiversity Day 2023. This event is held in conjunction with the International Day for Biological Diversity, which falls tomorrow (May 22). The celebration, themed “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity,” aims to
BY GERALD GILLES KUCHING: Construction is underway for 60 housing units in Darul Hana housing, catering to the residents of Kampung Pulo Ulu. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Communications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that the previous townhouse concept was rejected by the local residents, prompting a redesign of
SRI AMAN: The people of Lingga are urged to seize digital opportunities in efforts to digitise grassroots communities and ensure digital inclusivity aligns with the development agenda of Sarawak. Lingga Assistant District Officer, Frank Lani said by providing exposure to the community regarding the digital systems introduced by the government,
KUCHING: In anticipation of the upcoming Hari Gawai celebration, MASWings has announced additional flight options to facilitate the travel of passengers returning home during the peak festive period from May 28 to June 5. The airline will add additional daily flights from Kuching to Limbang, from Miri to Long Banga,
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: A vibrant display of ethnic diversity unfolded today at the Kuching Waterfront as participants donned their traditional costumes and took part in the Unity Fun Run and Ride. With a total of 1,500 runners and riders taking part, the event embodied the theme of ‘Unity in
KUCHING: In a recent frenzy of excitement, thousands of eager Coldplay fans in Malaysia rushed to secure their highly coveted tickets for the band’s upcoming concert. However, as the dust settled and the ticket sale concluded, a wave of disappointment swept across the country as numerous fans were unable to
MIRI : The mayor of Gochang-gun, Deokseob Shim, and chairman of Gochang city council , Jungho Lim, and their delegation from the Republic of Korea paid a courtesy visit on the Miri City Council yesterday (May 19). According to a press release, one of the purposes of the visit is
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of telecommunication companies must collaborate to address the network coverage problem. Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil said that while household 4G coverage in Malaysia has reached an impressive 96.92 per cent, no telecommunication company has achieved the same level of
