Saturday, 17 May 2025

Author: Jacqueline David

Political secretary launches Cultural Elevation Showcase

KUCHING: The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry strongly supports initiatives that bring youth closer to their roots. “’Cultural Elevation’ reflects exactly what we want for Sarawak’s cultural landscape – a future where young people are not just consumers of culture but carriers of heritage and creators of identity,”

Drumming up tradition at Gawai celebrations

KUCHING: The rhythmic and powerful sounds of the gendang pampat, a cherished traditional Iban drum, are once again echoing through longhouses and villages, adding a vibrant pulse to Gawai Dayak festivities across Sarawak. More than just music, the deep drumbeats serve as a cultural heartbeat — uniting generations, evoking ancestral

Open contests pledge sparks debate on PRS presidency

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), which will hold its Triennial Delegates Conference in October this year, has thrown the door wide open to contests for all positions in the party. But will the post of party president, currently held by Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum following the death of its founding

60 auxiliary officers graduate to reinforce Sarawak Bomba

BAU: A new batch of 60 Auxiliary Bomba Officers (Pegawai Bomba Bantuan or PBB) has completed their competency training under the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Sarawak Bomba), reinforcing efforts to fill critical vacancies and strengthen emergency services across the state. Sarawak Bomba deputy director Tiong Ling Hii said the

Kampung Haji Baki turns green and drug-free

KUCHING: Kampung Haji Baki has reached a remarkable milestone, where the village has remained drug-free for the past three years, a testament to the community’s united efforts in combating substance abuse and restoring hope for future generations. Once grappling with drug-related issues, the village has since transformed into a beacon

RM2mil hall extension to house Community Halal Kitchen

KUCHING: Kampung Haji Baki Community Hall will see another extension of its current hall to be expanded by half the size of the current community hall, which will house a Community Halal Kitchen (CHK) which is to be the first in Malaysia, a library, a music room and Women Community

Expert sheds light on symbolism behind trophy skulls

KUCHING: Trophy skulls, one of Borneo’s most misunderstood and culturally complex traditions, came under the spotlight at a Borneo Cultures Museum talk here Sunday. Renowned anthropologist, linguist and museographer, Dr Antonio J. Guerreiro, shed light on the practice of headhunting and symbolism behind trophy skulls. The event, organised by the

A unique opportunity to enhance interfaith harmony

KUCHING: As the calendar aligns in a unique occurrence, Christians and Muslims around the world find themselves observing Lent and Ramadan at the same time – two sacred periods of fasting, reflection and spiritual devotion. This rare overlap brings a deeper sense of unity among different faiths, highlighting shared values

Semarak Syawal programme eyes RM5mil in sales

KUCHING: A total of 72 outlets involving 1,395 entrepreneurs are participating in the Semarak Syawal 1446H 2025 programme until March 30, targeting a total sales value of RM5 million. According to Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) director general Abdul Rashid Bahri, the programme is held throughout the nation to help

Ramadan and Lent a time for building bridges, says Archbishop

KUCHING: The month of Ramadan for Muslims and Lent for Christians is a time of building bridges of harmony, goodwill and friendship. In stating this Catholic Archbishop Dato Dr Simon Poh said it is a sacred time for spiritual preparation for Hari Raya and Easter Sunday. “Both special occasions are