SERIAN: In the heart of Sarawak, the village of Kampung Ta- ee here, came alive with vibrant colours, music, and laughter as locals and visitors from across Malaysia and around the world gathered to celebrate the Gawai Festival—an annual thanksgiving marking the end of the harvest. What unfolded was more
BAU: In a dazzling continuation of family pageant prestige, Fellicia Pamella, sister of Miss Tasik Biru, has claimed her own crown by winning the coveted title of Mrs Tasik Biru 2025. Her victory has sparked excitement in the local community, celebrating the sisters’ shared dedication to beauty, advocacy, and empowerment
SANTUBONG: After a nine-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sarawak Harvest & Folklore Festival (SHFF) makes a much-anticipated return, this time with ‘Rentap – The Battle of Bukit Sadok’, a drama musical, on May 24 and 25. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV),
KUCHING: Five promising Sarawak-based startups are one step closer to the global entrepreneurial stage after being named winners of the Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia 2025 Sarawak-level challenge today More than just a recognition of potential, the victory marks a transformative journey ahead for Desa Inspirasi Resources, Earthlings Coffee Workshop Sdn Bhd,
KUCHING: The vibrant Pesta Sungai Simpok, a river festival showcasing the rich traditions of the Bidayuh community with a colourful decorated raft parade, may soon gain official recognition as part of the Sarawak Tourism Calendar. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, held out the
KUCHING: Sarawakian workers interested in pursuing their first full-time degree under the state’s free education initiative can now begin the process by applying for admission to state-owned universities, according to the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD). Its Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, confirmed that applicants
BAU: An aspiring teacher of mixed Berawan-Bidayuh descent, Joana Jane Francis, was crowned Miss Tasik Biru 2025, winning hearts with her charm, eloquence and commitment to education. Her victory not only marked a personal milestone but also symbolised the hopes of a younger generation passionate about preserving culture while shaping
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,”
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
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
