Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Preserving Dayak customs, traditions through Gawai

BALAI RINGIN: The Gawai Dayak serves not only as a celebration but also as a significant platform for preserving the traditional customs of the Dayak community. Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said during the celebration, celebrants would proudly wear their traditional attire manifesting their desire to preserve

Sarawak Islamic school to open 2027

KUCHING: The Sarawak International Islamic Secondary School is expected to welcome its first group of students in 2027. According to the president of the Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC), Datuk Misnu Taha, the initial intake will consist of 100 students entering Form One. Misnu said, the SIC, through its Educational Services

Premier calls for more research on waqf management

KUCHING: Islamic scholars and experts have been urged to conduct further research to enhance the management of wakaf (waqf) assets in Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there are assets particularly lands owned by Muslims which can be value-added through the waqf system. “I think

Sarawak mulls using recycled plastic for road resurfacing

KUCHING: Sarawak is considering the use of recycled plastic materials for road resurfacing, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said he would discuss with Deputy Premier cum Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas the implementation of plastic materials for road resurfacing

Keep abreast of new technology to stay competitive

KUCHING: Engineering consultants must enhance their standards and capabilities to remain competitive on the international stage. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this requires engineering consultants to keep abreast of the latest technology. “We (Malaysia) are subject to the international protocol, which is the Comprehensive

Premier offers funds, site for engineers training centre in Samarahan

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Consulting Engineers Association has received the green light to build its proposed training excellence centre. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that he has agreed to allocate a suitable site in Kota Samarahan for the establishment of the training centre. “I also promise that

Sarawak considering using recycled plastic for road resurfacing

KUCHING: Sarawak is considering the use of recycled plastic materials for road resurfacing. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he will discuss with Deputy Premier and Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas the implementation of plastic materials for road resurfacing from Bintulu to

Prosperity and stability due to collective cooperation, say minister

KUCHING: The rich diversity in Sarawak plays a significant role in fostering unity and building a progressive nation, according to Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. During the Gawai Day Pupils Integration for Unity Plan (PIUP) celebration at SMK Baru Miri,  the Sarawak Minister for Transport pointed out that the customs

Nancy Shukri’s sister passes away

KUCHING: The Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, has expressed her deep sadness over the passing of her elder sister, saying, “Gone a dear and cherished sister.” Hajah Hairuni @ Jamilah Shukri, aged 70, breathed her last on Friday at 11.40 am at the Sarawak

State set to reduce CO2 by 3.3m tonnes annually

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to achieve a reduction of 3.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually following the implementation of its first Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) project. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state has licensed the country’s and also the region’s first CCS