Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: James Wong

Sarawak Cultural Village renovation expected to finish within 10 days

KUCHING: The Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) is expected to complete its renovation works within 10 days, ahead of the 27th Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), scheduled for June 28 to 30. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah shared that contractors are working tirelessly

How about a bowl of Laksa Chicken Skin?

BAU: From a humble Laksa Sarawak stall, ‘Lala Laksa’ has now evolved into a bustling and vibrant full-fledged kopitiam. Located at Seringgok Commercial Centre here, the laksa stall, formerly known as Lala Laksa Gold at Café 98, has transformed into ‘Lala Laksa Kopitiam.’ Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep

Brarak and Bipajak Gawai Bisegu Festival 2024 thrives despite rain

KUCHING: The vibrant spirit of the Brarak and Bipajak Gawai Bisegu Festival 2024 was undeterred by heavy rain as over 1,000 enthusiastic participants from six villages gathered at Kampung Segu Bunuk, Jalan Puncak Borneo here yesterday (June 2). Held in conjunction with the Gawai Dayak celebration, the event marked the

TYT, Premier visits Dayak leaders for Gawai

KUCHING: On the first day of the Gawai Dayak celebration, Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, shared the festive spirit by visiting the open houses of several Sarawak Dayak leaders today (June 1). After attending the state-level

Sarawak seeking lion’s share of SUKMA medals

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to secure at least half of the 488 gold medals in the events contested during the upcoming 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA), according to Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. He said this aligns with the aspirations of Premier Datuk Patinggi

A growing partnership

KUCHING: China’s role in its relationship with Sarawak has evolved, expanding from mere trade partnerships to include collaborations in infrastructure, technology, green energy and cultural exchanges. Swinburne University of Technology’s Faculty of Business, Design and Arts lecturer Nivakan Sritharan said that infrastructure development in Sarawak had greatly benefited from this

50 years of M’sia-China ties brings mutual economic prosperity to both nations

KUCHING: This week marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, celebrating a half-century of growing partnership and friendship between the two nations. Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong in his Facebook post today highlighted the historical importance of this relationship. He

Prioritise reconstruction and relocation of Chinese schools

MIRI: The Sarawak government has provided RM1 million to SJK(C) Chiaw Nan’s relocation committee for the construction of a new classroom block. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian handed over the donation cheque on Wednesday (May 30), and stated that the state government was committed to addressing the

Dion to represent Malaysia at world championship

KUCHING: Sarawak-born Dion Das Louis, affectionately known as ‘The Little Bornean Birdie,’ will represent Malaysia at the 27th World Championship of Performing Arts 2024 in Long Beach, California, the United States. He will be part of the Malaysian team participating in the competition taking place from July 1 to 5.

Dr Sim: Go for regular Covid tests

KUCHING: The recent surge in Covid-19 cases does not require drastic measures in Sarawak, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. As the region transitions into a phase of living with Covid-19, he said it becomes everyone’s responsibility to test themselves and seek treatment if thy test positive.