Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

‘Berlanggar meja’: A tradition of unity

MUKAH: Around 50 kilometres away from here lies the quiet village of Kampung Sekerang in Igan, where a tradition of over 100 years continues to be practiced. This tradition, named ‘berlanggar meja’, which translates to ‘clash of tables’ and its purpose is to create unity among the different races in

39 teams vie for Raja Salui Lukut

MUKAH: A total of 222 man-made boats from 39 teams have competed to claim the prize of ‘Raja Salui Lukut’ in its fourth edition of the Salui Lukut Race in conjunction with Pesta Kaul Mukah 2023. Terry Anthony Joseph Lajo, who is a member of the organising team for the

S’wak SUKMA to bring back taekwondo

KUCHING: Taekwondo, which was dropped from the previous Malaysia Games (SUKMA), will be back in SUKMA next year. Taekwondo Malaysia (TM) president Azizul Annuar Adenan said the decision was made during a SUKMA meeting last month which was attended by Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim

Shell’s TIMI gas, oil project to start by year-end

KUCHING: The first gas available from Shell Malaysia’s TIMI gas and oil project in offshore Bintulu is expected to commence by the end of the year. Shell Malaysia country chair Siti Hurrairah Sulaiman said that TIMI, which is currently being developed, will have its first gas before the end of

Sarawak calls for solar panels in all new housing developments

KUCHING: Housing developers have been called upon to introduce and build smart houses that incorporate solar power systems. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said, as Sarawak is the largest contributor of solar panels in the world, located in Longi, the move will support the

ECO elects new president, announces conservation strategy for Sarawak

KUCHING: The Ecology Conservation Association (ECO) has elected Chew Kim Soon as the president of the association after hosting its first general meeting today (April 23). According to a press release, during the meeting, the association announced its conservation strategy, which aims to protect wild animals, improve their living conditions

Premier at Abdul Karim’s for Hari Raya

KUCHING: The Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, made a Hari Raya visit to the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He was accompanied by his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Haji Bujang and they arrived

TYT, wife among those at Premier’s Hari Raya open house in BCCK

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud led dignitaries at Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house today (Apr 23). He and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib arrived at the venue, Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK),

Sarawak to potentially install solar energy in homes, says Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak will potentially transition to and install solar energy in homes, in line with the state government’s commitment to green energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative will not only contribute to the sustainability of the environment but also significantly benefit the next

One driver dead, another injured in Sarikei crash

KUCHING: A fatal accident along Jalan Taman Jasmin in Sarikei resulted in one driver’s death and another driver’s injuries. The accident involved two cars and happened around 5.40pm, according to a spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Upon receiving an emergency call, firemen from Sarikei fire station were