KUCHING: The one-day Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on July 7 (coming Monday) will table the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill, 2025, which proposes an increase in the number of elected assembly members. Speaker of the DUN, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, said during
LAWAS: The Sarawak Labour Department has disbursed a total of RM31.47 million in worker compensation from January to May this year. In the same period, the department inspected 3,514 employer premises across the state under the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Chapter 76), resulting in 390 notifications issued for various labour-related offences.
KUCHING: Thirty-nine graduates from the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) have been selected as the inaugural cohort of the newly launched Post-Course Entrepreneurship Programme, an initiative aimed at transforming artisanal skills into successful business ventures. The announcement was made by CENTEXS chief executive officer Datuk Syeed Mohd Hussien Wan
KUCHING: A vibrant blend of opera, fashion, and traditional craftsmanship took centre stage at the Alta Moda Musical Soirée 2 held at The Waterfront Hotel here today (June 29). The event, organised by Sarawak’s creative arts platform Prodigy in collaboration with CENTEXS and Tradisi Busana PR Sdn Bhd, featured live
BINTULU: Sarawak is committed to advancing its people through values rooted in Islamic principles while championing inclusive development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who represented the Premier at the state-level Maal Hijrah event at Bintulu Civic Centre today, emphasised that the Hijrah is not merely a historical
BINTULU: Sarawak’s state-level Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025 celebration was held today at Bintulu Civic Centre, centred on the theme __ ‘Ummah Maju Makmur’, reflecting Sarawak Premier’s aspiration for a united, progressive and prosperous Muslim community. The event officially began at 9:00 am with the arrival of the Head of State, Tun
(Part 2) THE revival of the sape is only one part of a broader cultural resurgence taking place across Sarawak. Beyond this iconic instrument, a deeper movement is growing, led by musicians who carry ancestral memory while reimagining indigenous identity through sound. These artistes are not only preserving their heritage.
KUCHING: Sarawak’s ties with the Federal Government were reaffirmed during the State Gawai Dinner, with the Premier highlighting a recent joint declaration on gas distribution and federal-state cooperation as a step forward in mutual understanding. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the declaration reflects a shared
KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) has long been celebrated for its global music genre. Although the main spotlight is on the music festival, this year the backdrop of the scene highlighted Sarawak’s living heritage through traditional textiles and indigenous spirits showcased by proud local artisans. Among the featured
KUCHING: A brief afternoon drizzle marked the start of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2025, but it did little to cool the excitement as over 5,000 festival-goers gathered at the Sarawak Cultural Village for the opening day of Sarawak’s most iconic cultural festival on Friday. Now in its 28th