KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) continues to cement its position as one of Sarawak’s top tourist attractions, having welcomed 117,095 visitors between January and June 16 this year alone. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the museum has recorded a
KUCHING: Four archaeological sites in the state are set to be officially launched this year. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the sites are located in Santubong, Bukit Maras, Sungai Jaong, and at the Wallace Centre. He added that the officiating
KUCHING: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is unlikely to significantly impact Malaysia’s tourism sector, especially in Sarawak, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts noted that the majority of tourists visiting Malaysia and Sarawak are from Southeast Asia, China,
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) will engage with the Public Works Department (PWD) to assess and determine appropriate funding amounts for grant applications related to houses of worship. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who also oversees UNIFOR, said that officers will clarify the procedures to ensure
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has emphasised the urgent need for stronger political will, deeper technical cooperation, and smarter investment strategies to fully realise the Asean Power Grid (APG), a key initiative to drive regional energy integration. Speaking at the welcoming dinner of the 43rd Senior Officials’
MATU: Two major infrastructure projects in Matu—the Passin Road Project and the Rural Electrification Scheme (RES)—are expected to be completed by 2026. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said the Passin Road Project, initially approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in 2018, is now being re-implemented by
KAPIT: The Works Ministry (KKR) has allocated RM63,000 in aid to residents of Rumah Ekau, Nanga Semawang, who were affected by recent floods. The contribution was handed over during a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme jointly organised by KKR, PUSPANITA, and strategic partners in conjunction with the Gawai Dayak celebration.
LUNDU: The Narakng Parade, organised by the Bidayuh Selako Rara community, has been proposed for inclusion in the official calendar of cultural and traditional events. Opar Assemblyman, Billy Sujang, stated that he has instructed the Lundu District Council (MDL) to take steps to incorporate the program into the calendar. “It’s
LUNDU: The Narakng Parade has become a significant platform for showcasing the cultural heritage of the Bidayuh Salako Rara community to the wider public. According to Richi Richardson, Vice President of Kelab Jejak Warisan dan Khazanah Salako Rara, the parade, which moves from village to village, is a symbolic journey
LUNDU: The GS30 hybrid paddy variety in Tanjung Purun has demonstrated impressive yield potential, says Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The 187-hectare paddy site in Tanjung Purun, planted with this variety, has shown a maximum yield potential of 12 to 14
