Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Author: Karen Masing

Living harmony the Sarawak way

KUCHING: At a time when tensions over race and religion continue to make headlines elsewhere, Sarawak remains a shining example of how harmony can thrive when respect is a way of life and not just policy. From interfaith prayers during major state events to friendships across cultures nurtured over coffee

Sarongs make moving statement of identity, cultural pride

WITH vibrant sarongs fluttering in their stride, more than 2,500 participants brought Metrocity Matang to life on Saturday as Sarawak hosted its first-ever Malaysia Sarong Music Run (MSMR), a high-spirited celebration of unity, heritage and healthy living. The air was alive with colour and music as participants of all ages,

From cultural roots to global vision

PART 2 WHEN Franklin Lingga Abun walks into a boardroom or a lab in Germany, he carries Sarawak in his heart. The 28-year-old from Kapit, whose innovation in semi-solar electric generation earned him a decade-long role with BMW, represents a new wave of Dayak pioneers where identity and ambition are

Malaysia Sarong Music Run debuts in Sarawak

KUCHING: The first-ever Malaysia Sarong Music Run (MSMR) in Sarawak made a vibrant debut on Saturday at Metrocity Matang, drawing more than 2,500 participants in a colourful celebration of culture, unity and active living. Held in conjunction with Sarawak Day, the event was officiated on behalf of the Premier by

Dayak heritage inspiring new frontiers

PART 1 A quiet cultural revival in Sarawak WHILE Sarawak advances rapidly in green energy and digital transformation, a quieter yet equally important movement is taking shape within the Dayak community. This is a cultural revival led by artisans, mostly women, whose craftsmanship in beads, rattan, and woven textiles preserves

Nancy: Parents must step up on children’s mental health

KUCHING: Parents must take greater responsibility in addressing their children’s mental health instead of placing the burden solely on schools and counsellors, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Alluding to recent remarks by National Mental Health Promotion Advisory Council member Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye

Govt moves to tackle rising online threats to children

KUCHING: The government is intensifying efforts to address the growing risks faced by children and teenagers online. This came following recent UNICEF data revealing that 83 per cent of Malaysian youths are exposed to online risks, with 40 per cent unaware of how to protect themselves on social media. Minister

Fadillah supports proposal to increase Sarawak’s DUN seats

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, has voiced his support for the proposal to increase the number of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) members from 82 to 99, highlighting the need for improved representation in the state’s vast and diverse regions. Speaking to reporters after attending the ‘Microsoft

Digital and AI push for Petra Jaya

KUCHING: A total of 108 participants from the Petra Jaya constituency took part in the ‘Microsoft AI for My Future’ course held at CENTEXS Kuching today, an initiative aimed at empowering community leaders, teachers, and entrepreneurs with digital and artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge. The course was held at the request

Sarawak poet Abizai shines on national stage

KUCHING: Sarawak-born poet, Zainal Abidin Suhaili, known by his pen name Abizai, has once again made his mark on the national literary stage by emerging as one of the winners of the prestigious Hadiah Sastera Perdana Malaysia (HSPM) 2021/2022 recently. His winning poem Hikayat Esok, published in Suara Sarawak in