KUCHING: The special production of Sarawak and Pahang hybrid songket is the brainchild of Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah during her visit to the state in March last year. According to Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Commercial, the idea was pursued with the teaching and weaving
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was among dignitaries from Malaysia who witnessed the launch of the Malaysia crafts exhibition held in conjunction with the annual London Craft Week at the Malaysian High Commission in London yesterday. Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandaria,
PAKAN: The Julau Idol 2023 Piala Datuk Larry Song Wei Shien is a platform to produce new talents from Pakan and Julau districts in particular. Its chairman Kevin Jampang Ranggak stated the competition also aimed to expand the experience in musicals and aesthetic awareness in addition to providing opportunities and
KUCHING: A Borneo Economic Council will be established, with membership comprising representatives from Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, and various provinces of Kalimantan, including governors. According to a press release, the proposal was initiated by the Chairman of Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), Arsjad Rasjid, and was agreed upon at
GEDONG: A total of 19 mosques and suraus in the Gedong constituency have received a total of RM45,000 in special funds. The funds were presented by Batang Sadong assemblywoman Rodiyah Sapiee at Kampung Lot RGC Fasa 2 recently. According to her, the allocation has been divided into three zones, namely
BY ARIANA FIDELIA “WOMEN, no matter how much they study, will still end up in the kitchen and at home to take care of household chores.” Those are the words that have been heard from ancient times until now, the nett effect of which is that it seems to hinder
KUCHING: Malaysian craftsmen are set to gain international exposure for their skills and crafts heritage at the London Craft Week, which coincides with the coronation of King Charles III. The event, held at the Malaysian High Commission, United Kingdom, is under the patronage of Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Raja
SIBU: Sarawak is urging for an increase in the hajj quota by at least 10 per cent of Malaysia’s total Hajj quota, which is currently set at 31,600 pilgrims. According to Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, Sarawak has only been allocated around
SIBU: A 39-year-old local man may face the death penalty after he was allegedly found with various drugs worth more than RM73,000 here last Friday (May 5). Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement today said the suspect was arrested at Jalan Teo Loh here by police personnel
KUCHING: The Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (MFRD) Sarawak is getting ready for the potential risk such as forest fires caused by the hot weather in Miri. Its department director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said he went to the ground to assess the situation on-site in Miri. “In view of the
