Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Author: Karen Masing

Otyken opens RWMF with Siberian soul

KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2025 roared to life on opening night yesterday (June 20) as Otyken, an indigenous Siberian band, headlined the first evening with a performance that brought ancient traditions to the modern stage. Led by Andrey Medonos, the band’s founder and creative director, Otyken represents

A global journey to Sarawak

KUCHING: Under the towering trees of Santubong, where music mingles with mist and culture echoes through the rainforest, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) once again drew together musicians and travellers from across the globe, each finding connection in rhythm, heritage, and Sarawak’s unforgettable charm. Among the musicians was Django

RWMF a festival of growth: Rentap

KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is a powerful celebration of Sarawak’s culture, unity, and global appeal, reflecting its journey from humble beginnings to an international event. Speaking on the first day of the festival in Santubong, Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu

Over 1,500 job vacancies at S-CaT Fair 2025 in July

KUCHING: Job seekers and students in Sarawak will have access to more than 1,561 job openings at the 11th edition of Sarawak Career and Training (S-CaT) Fair 2025, to be held on July 5 and 6 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The event, organised by the Ministry of

SMD eyes young innovators at TRACE

KUCHING: Sarawak’s homegrown semiconductor firm, SMD Semiconductor, is inviting young Sarawakians with a passion for technology and innovation to explore careers in chip design and semiconductor engineering at the upcoming UNIMAS Talent Recruitment and Career Exhibition (TRACE 2025). The event, taking place on June 17 and 18 at DeTAR, Universiti

Hundreds turn up for Medical Camp 2025

KUCHING: Hundreds of Kuching residents turned up at CityOne Megamall today for Medical Camp 2025, a major community outreach offering free, inclusive and accessible health services. Launched by Kota Sentosa Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, the event brought together 40 participating partners and organisations to close healthcare gaps for the

Rainforest resonance: The sape’s revival and its keepers

(Part 1) ONCE considered a fading tradition, the soulful sounds of the sape, the traditional lute of the Orang Ulu community, has resonated stronger than ever across Sarawak in recent years. No longer confined to remote longhouses or cultural exhibitions, the sape experienced a vibrant revival, thanks to a growing

A father’s love, a statesman’s heart

FATHER’S DAY is not an easy occasion when the person you wish to celebrate is no longer around. For me, it is a day filled with emotion, a mixture of joy and longing. My father was more than just a statesman. To the public, he was the late Deputy Chief

Limbang hosts colourful Tea Reception for Agong’s Birthday

LIMBANG: The Tea Reception held in conjunction with the Official Birthday of His Majesty the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong was celebrated with splendour, tradition and unity at Dewan Suarah Limbang on Saturday. Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi

SICFest 2025 showcases global choir talent

KUCHING: The Sarawak International Choral Festival & Symposium (SICFest) 2025 opened in grand fashion here, bringing together choirs, conductors and music enthusiasts from Malaysia and around the world for a celebration of musical excellence, cultural exchange, and community spirit. The festival, officially launched on Friday night by Sarawak Deputy Minister