Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Dayak farmers must venture into modern farming: CM

KUCHING: Dayak farmers must transform their traditional subsistence farming to modern farming through application of new technologies and digital marketing platforms. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said to be able to be a part of the part of the agricultural and economic transformation, it is his fervent

Trust Sarawakians

Never trust others who only come and go, says CM KUCHING: Let’s learn to trust each other. This is Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s Gawai message to Sarawakians. “As chief minister, this is my humble message to Sarawakians, and in particular our Dayak

Be grateful that Sarawak is a peaceful state: PBB Youth chief

KUCHING: The people must be grateful that Sarawak is a peaceful state as they could continue to celebrate during any festivities. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Gerald Rentap Jabu said unity is strength, and the people must continue to learn to respect one another and strive harder for

Gawai is for peace and harmony, says Uggah

KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak festival is a time for the Dayak community to rejoice in re-strengthening family ties and contributing to racial harmony. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said it is a time for the people to reaffirm their commitment to move forward in unity for a

Drive slowly if you are using ‘Pintu D’

KUCHING: Members of the public heading to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) using Pintu D (Gate D) are advised to be careful. There is a dangerous steel stud at the entrance that could cause serious damage to car tyres. When contacted yesterday, SGH director Dr Chin Zin Hing said the hospital

Anything that benefits Dayaks is welcomed

KUCHING: Anything that brings benefits to do the Dayaks from Sabah, Sarawak or Kalimantan is always welcomed. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said this in response to Dayaks setting up a United Nations (UN) permanent representation office called Dayak Nation Institute in Harlem, New York. “I did meet those Sabahan

Gawai is ‘Irau Acho Lun Bawang’ in Lawas

KUCHING: Gawai is one heck of a festival in terms of its socio-cultural significance for the Dayaks, but despite its grandness and grandeur it is not celebrated in exactly the same way by all Dayaks. This might be a surprise to some (or many, depending on your perspective), but just

English: Patriots support gov’t decision

KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) fully supports the Sarawak government’s decision to implement the teaching of Mathematics and Sciences subjects in English, for Primary one starting next year. Its chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said many reference books are written in English and when Sarawakians are fluent in English,

Ban heavy vehicles on roads during Gawai: Lina Soo

KUCHING: State Reform Party (Star) Sarawak is shocked and anguished over the horrific accident along Bintulu-Miri road on Wednesday afternoon where three lives were lost and seven seriously injured. Its president Lina Soo said with regards to the accident involving a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a trailer, she queried

RWMF going greener this year

KUCHING: Aside from music, this year’s edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2019 (RWMF2019) aims to further increase its environmental sustainability, contributing not only to the preservation of culture and art but also nature and environment. Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah congratulated the