BELAGA: Visitors are captivated by the rich cultural tapestry and deep heritage proudly displayed by the Kayan community. Tashi Pem from Bhutan lauded the festival as an interesting cultural showcase, expressing her admiration for the participants. “To see the young people returning to celebrate their culture is wonderful. It’s unique—it
BELAGA: Pesta Do Ledoh is an opportunity for the younger generation to learn about the historical practices and customs of their forebears. Belaga assemblyman Datuk Liwan Lagang said the festival serves as a reminder on ancestral beliefs and the origins of their culture. “There are many of you who are
BELAGA: People here have been urged to take full advantage of digital technology but, at the same time, be mindful of its many potential drawbacks. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Liwan Lagang said technology has many uses especially to spread information effectively and immediately. “Just as I walked
BELAGA: The different rituals and customs that were once practiced by the Kayan community were put on display in a ‘lepo’ (hut) in Belaga here. Adruce Nyelong, who is a resident of the Uma Kahei longhouse, explained that these ‘lepo’ are put on display for a competition and will be
KUCHING: Rising swimming star Hector Ho Rze Jun, 18, from Miri is set to debut at the coming 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma). A statement issued on Thursday (July 4) said that Ho is the sole Miri qualifier for the Games. “Hector hails from the Sailfish Swimming Club, becoming the first
KUCHING: Preparations for the Sarawak men’s and women’s teams are well underway for the upcoming SUKMA in August, with both teams currently undergoing a training camp in Miri. Faqrul Hafiz, the team manager for the Sarawak rugby team, stated that the teams are currently in Miri, where they are focused
KUCHING: Miss Stellar World Malaysia Borneo 2024 director Kimi Tomas has high hopes for her winners at the upcoming national competition in August. “My queens going to KL on August 3, I know this is a first-time experience for most of you. “I hope you learned a lot during the
KUCHING: A mother of two is encouraging hijab-wearing women and mothers to join pageantry, promoting the message that it is never too late to shine on stage. Mardiana Dickson, 33, winner of the Ms Stellar World Malaysia Borneo 2024 category, said taking a chance could lead to victory and empowering more
KUCHING: The Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and Hock Seng Lee (HSL) yesterday announced an extension for the registration deadline of the AIR master plan design competition here. The new deadline is July 12, allowing participants an additional two weeks to register. Since the competition opened nationwide on June 10,
KUCHING: The construction of the RM385mil Batang Saribas 2 bridge in Pusa here has hit a snag, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said that despite having given an extension of time (EOT), its construction is still delayed by 34 days. “The bridge, the third longest in
