KUCHING: The largest mural in Kota Padawan which features Sarawak’s last Bidayuh ring ladies of Kampung Semban showcases one of the state’s rich culture and heritage. It is believed that presently, there are only three of them that are still continuing the tradition of wearing the copper coiled rings, which
ASAJAYA: The Tambirat Hawkers Centre in Kampung Tambirat will be an addition attraction for visitors from within and outside the area after its completion by the end of next year. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the construction of the centre was one of her resolutions in ensuring that the
SERIAN: Distribution of leaflets especially in the rural areas may be adopted as an alternative to physical campaigning during the 12th State Election. Tebedu assemblyman Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, it would be difficult to hold normal campaigning such as house to house
SERIAN: Will Opar assemblyman Datuk Ranum Mina, a member of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) return and join the other Bidayuh assemblymen of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to capture all eight Bidayuh-majority seats in coming the 12th state election? Ranum left Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) to join PSB, which was
KUCHING: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) together with Japan Malaysia Association (JMA) and the folk of Kampung Buntal has planted about 1,000 of two mangrove species, namely, rhizophoramucronata and rhizophoraapiculata. The tree planting programme is part of FDS coastal landscape restoration efforts, which is also aimed at increasing public awareness
GPS entreat to join charter KUCHING: It is unnecessary for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to join in the formal charter between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN), said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He said but there must be an iron clad understanding
KUCHING: There is no need for any formal charter to be sign between Perikatan Nasional (PN), Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said Sarawak’s main focus now is on the coming state election which
KUCHING: If the United Malay National Organisation (Umno) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) agree to a ‘political understanding charter’ as proposed, it would mean that the distribution of seats may be discussed too. This is a view of Universiti Malaya (UM) political analyst Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi,
KUCHING: Perodua authorised sales dealer, Body and Paint Erazoom Parts and Service Centre Sdn Bhd, which just opened for business, will be the first in this city to offer their customers body repairs and paint (B&P) services of vehicles. This means that the service centre will specialise in providing facilities
KUCHING: Special officer to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Hardi Effendi Yaacob, passed away on Friday. Nanta expressed his condolences to the family of Hardi, who died at the age of 43. Hardi was a former journalist. “As a special officer, Hardi
