Saturday, 12 July 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

Gawai Dayak showcases unity, culture, racial harmony

KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak celebration offers a meaningful platform to highlight the rich culture, traditions and customs of the Dayak community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas noted that with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders hosting the State-Level Gawai Dayak Open House last Sunday, the event also serves to

PM Anwar expected at 2025 Gawai Dinner celebration

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to attend the 2025 State-Level Gawai Dinner on June 22, which will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala, invitations have also been

Bella, Syed Saddiq dance in joyful tribute to Sarawak-Sabah’s cultures

KUCHING: In a heartwarming celebration of unity and culture, popular artist, Bella Astillah, and Muar Member of Parliament, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, captured the hearts of Malaysians as they danced their way through traditional performances from Sarawak and Sabah’s rich heritage. The duo’s vibrant video, posted on Bella’s Instagram,

RISDA to establish high-performance rubber depot in Kota Samarahan

KUCHING: The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) will establish a high-performance depot (DPT) in Sarawak to help rubber smallholders market their produce more efficiently and systematically. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, stated that the plan includes building two depots in each state, with a location already

Tengku Zafrul’s resignation confirmed, UMNO wants full ministerial post

KUCHING: United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) has officially received the resignation letter from Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz, according to UMNO President, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid confirmed that the letter was received by UMNO Working Secretary, Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan, this morning. “This means his resignation from the

Redefining farming through vanilla cultivation

DRIVEN by a deep sense of purpose, Alfred Phua co-founded Vanilla Impact Story with a heartfelt mission of empowering the poor and marginalised. Through various farming projects methods, especially the cultivation of vanilla, he envisions not just a thriving industry, but a sustainable path toward dignity, opportunity and lasting change

303 state-funded projects completed under 12MP

A total of 303 out of 987 state-funded physical projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) have been completed, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah said the remaining 684 projects are still at various stages of implementation and the cumulative expenditure from the year 2021 up to

Sarawak trade resilient despite US tariff moves

SARAWAK is expected to experience minimal direct impact from the United States’ reciprocal tariff despite rising trade tensions and uncertainties, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. However, he said Sarawak’s trade ties with key Asian partners remains strong, supported by Free Trade Agreements (FTA) to diversify and

Sarawak Gas Road Map expected to attract RM60 billion investments

THE Sarawak Gas Road Map (SGR) is expected to attract RM60 billion in investments and contribute significantly to Sarawak’s economy, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said these initiatives reinforce Sarawak’s leadership in sustainable energy, driving economic growth while advancing global decarbonisation efforts. The SGR, he